Can I travel to France with my US resident card?

Eligibility Requirements for France Visa for Green Card Holders. So, do green card holders need a visa for France? The answer is yes. According to France's entry requirements, any non-European Union citizens who wish to travel to France for more than 90 days must obtain a visa, regardless of their green card status.



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A US green card not only lets you reside in the US but also provides you with VISA-FREE access to many countries and territories. Currently, there are about 38 VISA-FREE countries for US green card holders. A US green card is a pathway to a US passport.

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US passport holders do not need a visa to enter Europe and are allowed visa-free travel, but this is not for all US passport holders. Additionally, US green card holders need a Schengen visa to travel to Europe as the green card holders are nationals of third countries.

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Yes, you can travel abroad as a U.S. green card holder. This is one of the multiple benefits of having a permanent residency status. However, your trip needs to be temporary and requires specific documents to ensure that you can return after that.

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While U.S. citizens currently don't need a travel visa or a waiver to visit Spain, you will need a travel visa if you're a green card holder originally from a non-Schengen country, as you are still considered a third-country national.

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Generally, you can stay outside the U.S. for up to one year.

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U.S. citizens with valid passports traveling for tourism or business can enter France without a visa for a period of 90 days within each six-month period. For French visa information please see the French Embassy's website .

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Eligibility Requirements for France Visa for Green Card Holders. So, do green card holders need a visa for France? The answer is yes. According to France's entry requirements, any non-European Union citizens who wish to travel to France for more than 90 days must obtain a visa, regardless of their green card status.

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If you are planning to travel to Portugal on a tourist or business trip for a period not to exceed 90 days, you do not need to apply for a visa. You are required to be in possession of a U.S. passport, valid for a minimum of three months beyond the length of your stay.

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As a U.S. permanent resident, your need for a visa to visit Portugal (or any other Schengen Area country) will depend on your country of citizenship. The Schengen Agreement, which established the Schengen Area, allows for visa-free travel for citizens of certain countries, including U.S. citizens.

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Who Qualifies For Citizenship? All green card holders, as long as they meet key conditions, can apply for U.S. citizenship after five years (known as the “five-year rule”) — but those with a U.S. spouse and a green card through marriage can apply after only three years (known as the “three-year rule”).

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