- For stays less than 3 months in France, no visa is required. For stays over 3 months, a visa is mandatory. - To apply for a French visa, applicants must provide: a valid passport with at least 9 months of validity remaining, 4 blank passport pages, previous passports, a completed application form, 2 passport photos, proof of accommodation in France, proof of sufficient funds (bank statements or savings account), and valid health insurance for Europe.