Okay, so no visa—but don’t toss your passport in the bin. You need a valid UK passport that is less than 10 years old on the day you enter France, and it must have at least three months left before expiry after your planned departure from the EU.
Also, pack your positive attitude and a sense of curiosity. The French love it when you try a little “bonjour” and “merci”—it opens doors faster than any visa ever could.
What If You Want to Stay Longer?
If you’re dreaming of a French summer—say, four months in Provence—you will need a visa. But that’s a whole different story, and it’s still totally doable. You just apply for a long-stay visa before you go.
But for the classic holiday—a week in Nice, a long weekend in Lyon, or a month cycling through the Loire Valley—visa-free travel is your best friend. No forms, no fees, no fuss.
