Entry into France for short-term tourism (90 days) or business requires that your passport be valid for at least three months beyond your intended date of departure from the Schengen Area.
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If you are a U.S. citizen, you'll need a passport to travel to Paris. The passport must be valid for at least three more months.
The American Citizen Services Section wants to remind all U.S. citizens not to travel outside the United States without a valid U.S. passport. While dual citizens may be able to travel abroad with alternative documentation, all U.S. citizens are required to present a U.S. passport to re-enter the United States.
Fortunately, Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted, even at many of the street markets and other places that traditionally wanted cash only. So, do yourself a favor and don't leave home without a Visa and/or Mastercard - and preferably bring a couple of back-ups, just in case.
U.S. citizens who arrive at an Italian Port of Entry without a valid travel document – including passports that have been previously reported lost or stolen – will be denied admittance into Italy and returned to their point of origin. This regulation is strictly enforced in Italy.
To avoid the potential distress of having to be questioned at a police station, it is advisable to have a valid form of ID on you when out and about. If you do not want to carry around the physical or original form of ID, photocopies (of good quality and ideally in colour), will be accepted by the police.
Traveling in France without speaking French ???? Travelling in France without speaking French is possible. Not speaking French will not get you into any MAJOR problem. In case of emergency there will always be someone to help you.
Required Documents to Show at the Port of Entry in FranceEU nationals: Valid passport or national ID card. Non-EU nationals who are visa-exempt: Valid passport or travel document. Non-EU nationals with visa requirements: Valid passport with a Schengen or a French national visa.
U.S. citizens must have a passport which is valid for at least six months after your entry date, and at least 90 days after your return date. U.S. passport holders do not need a visa to enter France for stays up to 90 days.