Questions tagged [french-citizens]
For questions specifically about people travelling with French passports.
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In what case(s) is a visa only issued at the place of domicile of the applicant?
I read on this answer by Mark Johnson:
[Since] the general agreement about the issuing of visas states,
as a general rule, that visas should be issued at the place of
domicile of the applicant (a ...
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Using one visa-free to enter Vietnam to avoid multiple-entry visa
I have a French passport which allows one visa-free entry to Vietnam for 15 days
Vietnam visa exemption
My trip to Vietnam will include a less-than-15-day trip 13-Jan-2020 to 26-Jan-2020, then I ...
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EU (French) citizens want to visit China
My GF and I are planning to visit Hong Kong and mainland China in a month time.
My GF is a French citizen, therefore she needs a L visa (if I'm not mistaken). I found this one here.
I'm a holder the ...
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Can't French citizens in the United States apply to a Chinese L (tourist) visa through an agency?
Applications for a Chinese L (tourist) visas in the United States can't be mailed directly to the Chinese Embassy/Consulate. As a result, many people use third-party agencies who accept applications ...
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Visiting US for business purpose, can trip expenses be reimbursed on US bank account?
I have an American bank account because I was under a student visa working for a US company last year.
Then I came back to France and continued working for this company through a PEO. (i.e. I'm ...
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Does Kosovo accept a national French ID whose expiry date on the card has passed, but in fact is not expired, for land entries?
My French national ID card has an expiry date on the card in May 2018. However, France extended the validity of this card from 10 to 15 years, which means my French national ID card is valid till May ...
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Overstay penalties in Philippines [closed]
I'm a French citizen, I'm already in Philippines for 36 months. Normally I have to leave on September 17, 2018, means today. For personal reasons I'll be probably late, then I have to do my ECC.
How ...
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Where can I stay once I get a private visa invitation from my Russian friend [duplicate]
When my Russian friend invites me to Russia, will he have to specify that I (the person coming to visit) will have to stay at his personal residence? Can that be specified as elsewhere (such as an ...
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Spouse have French and Swedish nationality which residence permit non EU should apply? [closed]
I am non EU, we did marriage in Sri Lanka. My wife having Swedish passport now working in France, so I applied my long stay Visa application as a spouse of European National, to live in France, they ...
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My ESTA application is pending and I forgot to put my middle name
I'm French and just applied for ESTA. My application is pending and I just realized I forgot to put my middle name. Should I be worried?
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Visa for China for French citizen in the US
I'm a French citizen and I'm currently living in New York City with a 3 years work visa and would like to visit China for a week in October.
Can I apply for a tourism visa from the US (New York) ...
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What are the visa requirements of Malaysia for French citizens in 2015?
Must I have a Visa at all?
I yes, can I get a Visa on arrival (at the airport if arriving by plane, or at the border if arriving by bus/train) ?
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Driving in France with US driving license only (French driving license being kept in some French Consulate)
I live in Massachusetts, USA. I will go to California, USA one month in June, then go to France in July. I need to drive in these 3 places. As a French citizen, I have a US driving license and my ...
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Flying from Stockholm to Paris via Istanbul with French National ID Card
Since I won't have my French passport, I'll have to fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Paris (CDG) via Istanbul (IST) with my French National ID card.
I called the Swedish police and Turkish Airlines who ...
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Traveling to Mexico for a few & back to LA under Visa Waiver with a French Passport
I am in Los Angeles for the last 2 months under the visa waiver & would love to go for 4 days to Mexico & back to Los Angeles.
MY departure is on the 6th sept from LA. I hold a french passport....
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Does starting a working visa in Canada reset my ESTA? [closed]
I obtained a working visa for Canada for two years to start between April 2015 and April 2016. I am planning to work in Montreal.
I am presently visiting friends in Vermont, and have been here 60 ...
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How can I provide a proof of domicile readable in French to renew French passport as a US permanent resident, US domiciled, and currently in Thailand?
I am a French citizen, permanent resident in the United States and currently in Thailand, where I'd like to renew my passport because some airlines require it to be in pristine condition.
I read on ...
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French citizen with Canadian residency to go to the US for the day
As a French citizen, living in Canada with a permanent residency, what kind of visa do I need if I want to go in the US for a day (or may be a few days)?
I also have a Canadian driving license, it ...
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French passport renewal: What happens if one doesn't return the old passport after the last valid visa expired?
I read about French passport renewals (Google Translate):
The old passport must be returned. If it included a visa, it can be kept for the period of validity of this visa.
Assume that the old ...
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How can a child with one Chinese parent but with a French passport leave China?
My son has one parent who is Chinese, but he has only a French passport in which he has an exit/entry permit for China which his father got for him. However, according to the father, the child cannot ...
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Can foreigners (French) buy land/house in Taiwan to have a foothold? [closed]
Me and my brother have been traveling to Taiwan several times now, and we are discussing about buying some flat or land there. So we have our own place to stay and invite some friends.
Some taiwanese ...
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Travelling outside the US, have an H1B valid for another 2 years, but passport expires in 5.5 half months when I'm back
I have a French passport with a valid H1B visa stamped and work in the US. The H1B is valid until 2025. I'm flying for work from the US to France on October 1st, and when I fly back my passport will ...
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French citizen visiting Canada through USA
So to explain my situation the best I can.
I'm currently residing in the USA (ESTA visa) and I'm planning on moving to Canada for a week or so to do job interviews and whatnot before moving for good. ...
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Is it allowed to have two 144-hour visa-free transits in China within a short period?
I am making some travel plans around Christmas and I may attempt two visa-free transits in China within a short period of time. E.g., some airport X outside Mainland China -> CAN -> some airport ...
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Can French citizens apply for a South Korean tourist visa with the ongoing COVID-19 travel restrictions?
I read on https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Visa_policy_of_South_Korea&oldid=966979960#Visa-free_entry:
On 13 April 2020, the South Korean government temporarily suspended its visa ...
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Where can I find chinese (Mandarin) books in Paris? [closed]
Ni Hao everyone
I am searching for Mandarin learning books (or used books if possible) in Paris please.
Thanks in advance !
谢谢
Best regards
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Can a dual French-US citizen get a visa exemption when entering Japan?
IATA for Japan states:
Visa exemption for nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czechia, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominican ...
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Can French citizens flying from Bangkok BKK to SFO do an international, cross-terminal transit in Manila Airport (MNL) with the COVID-19 restrictions?
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) a.k.a. Manila Airport (MNL) has 4 passenger terminals (mirror), 3 of them serving international flights:
NAIA Terminal 1: NAIA Terminal 1 serves almost all ...
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What happens if a French citizen goes to Poipet's strip of casinos and hotels between the Cambodian and Thai passport control counters? [duplicate]
Given that both Cambodia and Thailand have suspended visa exemptions, visas on arrival and e-visas due to COVID-19, I wonder what happens if a French citizen goes to Poipet's strip of casinos and ...
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Can I have a vacation to Canada, while living in France for 3 months?
I am from Korea. I am both a French and Korean citizen. I got to France 3 months ago and am planning to visit my friend in Canada during this vacation. I don't know how to speak French. Is the trip ...
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In which situations is a US LPR and French citizen who was refused entry to Canada allowed to withdraw their application for admission to Canada?
I read on https://www.canadaduientrylaw.com/denied-entry-to-canada.php (mirror):
In many situations where a US citizen is refused entry at the Canadian border, the visitor is allowed to request ...
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French passport renewal: Must the old passport be returned if one has a valid e-visa using the old passport's number?
I read about French passport renewals (Google Translate):
The old passport must be returned. If it included a visa, it can be kept for the period of validity of this visa.
How about visas that are e-...
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Applying for tax refund in France for an item that have been bought by Frenchman
I am a South Korean citizen traveling in France for a few days. I want to go to a store that participates in the tax-free scheme (namely Louis Vuitton Paris) so that I can apply for tax refund in ...
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Upon entering the United States, is it ok to ask the US immigration agent not to stamp one's passport, and if so, would they always/typically agree?
When entering the United States as a permanent resident, US immigration agent sometimes doesn't stamp one's passport. Upon entering the United States, is it ok to ask the US immigration agent not to ...
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Is leisure travel a valid reason to get a second French passport?
I have an ordinary French passport, which expires in a few years. I am looking into getting a second French passport to make it possible to cross borders while my first passport is stuck in some ...
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What do CLD and CLR stand for on a delivery certificate ("attestation de remise") when getting a new French passport?
I got a new French passport as the French Embassy in Bangkok. What do CLD and CLR stand for on a delivery certificate ("attestation de remise") when getting a new French passport?
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