Visas and entry for studying in France
Check the entry and permit rules and the working holiday conditions, with official sources.
Entry and permits for France
- Entry and permits
90days
Limit of a short stay (within any 180-day period)
A short stay is up to 90 days within any 180-day period, according to the European Commission.
Whether a Japanese citizen needs a visa should be checked against the French government's official guidance before travel.
Source: European Commission, Home Affairs: ETIAS (length of short stays)
- Working holiday
18〜30years old
Working holiday age range
12months
Working holiday duration (no extension)
- Language
French
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Can I stay in France for a short period?
A short stay is up to 90 days within any 180-day period, according to the European Commission. Whether a Japanese citizen needs a visa should be checked against the French government's official guidance before travel.
Can Japanese citizens use the working holiday visa?
Yes. Japan is covered by the bilateral agreements. The age range is 18 to 30 and the duration is up to 1 year, with no extension beyond that date.