How does tourist tax work in France?

PRACTICAL INFO. The amount of the tourist tax is based on a municipal rate which varies from €0.20 (for 1- and 2-star campsites) to €4 (for palaces) per person and per night, bearing in mind that the city of Paris must apply an additional legal tax of 25% to the amount concerned.



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The amount of the tourist tax is based on a municipal rate which varies from €0.20 (for 1- and 2-star campsites) to €4 (for palaces) per person and per night, bearing in mind that the city of Paris must apply an additional legal tax of 25% to the amount concerned.

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If your primary residence is located in a non-EU country or a third country, the value-added tax (VAT) may be deducted from the price of your purchases in France. As a non-EU resident, if you purchase duty-free items in France to take back to your home country, you are eligible for reimbursement of the VAT.

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However, if you want to stay longer than 90 days at a time, then you will need to apply for a visa. The process is quite simple and only costs €99. There are 2 visa options, both of which relate to temporary stays in France (of less than 12 months):

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