How long can you legally stay in France without a visa?
You may enter the Schengen area, including France, for up to 90 days for tourist and business purposes without a visa. Immigration officers may also request you show sufficient funds for your intended stay and a return airline ticket.
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Whatever your nationality, you will be considered as a tax resident of France (subject to global tax regulations) if you meet one of the following criteria: you have your home or main place of residence in France. As a general rule, you are a resident of France if you spend more than 183 days a year in France.
In general, non-EU citizens such as Britons and Americans without long-stay visas who remain in France – or other Schengen countries – for more than 90 days within any 180-day period are subject, in theory, to a €198 fine and may find it more difficult to enter the country or obtain a visa in the future.