Questions tagged [french-citizens]
For questions specifically about people travelling with French passports.
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When an individual enters the United States, can they have an attorney present when going through the U.S. Customs and Border Protection?
When an individual enters the United States, can they have an immigration attorney present (physically or remotely via phone) when going through the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)? E.g., to ...
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Can a French citizen fly from France to the USA with a green card, but no passport?
I live in the US where I have a green card. I am in France (of which I am a citizen) and I lost my passport. Can I just use my green card to fly back to the US?
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If I book a flight with a passport and the airline employee at the check-in desk refuses it, can I check in with a second passport of mine? [closed]
I have a French passport and a US passport. If I book a flight with one passport and the airline employee at the check-in desk refuses it due to its physical condition, can I check in with the second ...
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When is the address indicated on a passport being used?
My French passport indicates my physical address. What's the point of it? I.e., when is the address indicated on a passport being used?
(image source, sorry I couldn't find any specimen with a higher ...
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As a French citizen, how long can I travel through Canada?
I would like to visit Canada for a long time, as it is a large country and I have time.
I am a French citizen and I could not find a Canadian authoritative source that states the maximum duration of ...
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Is there an ATM at the Si Phan Don/Stung Treng border?
I want to cross from Laos to Cambodia at the border located between Si Phan Don (the 4000 islands) on the Lao side and Stung Treng on the Cambodian side.
I have no precise idea of how much the visa ...
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Which European countries accept an expired national French ID?
I am French and I have a national ID card that expired recently. France extended the validity of this card and it is now valid for 15 years (instead of 10).
Many European countries (the EU I think) ...
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May I wwoof or exchange work for a bed in a hostel in Costa Rica as a tourist?
I am wondering about the rules for WWOOFing (working in an organic farm for a part of the day in exchange for a bed and sometimes a breakfast/multiple meals) or work exchange (same thing but for other ...
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Visit the UK with an expired French identity card
I am French. Can I enter Britain with an expired French identity card ?
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Visa to Russia: tourist or business?
I am a French citizen going to Russia for a 6 day scientific conference. I have an official invitation letter (all in Russian) from the organizers, I have booked hotel and plane, and I am now looking ...
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Transit visa in India for a French Citizen?
As a French person, I booked a ticket from CountryA to Delhi, and another ticket (other company/agent) from Delhi to CountryB.
CountryA → Delhi → CountryB → Delhi → CountryA
Do I need a visa to ...
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Dubai (UAE) visa requirements when staying in the airport for a French citizen? [duplicate]
I have read that, at the time of writing (2013), UAE visas are:
96-Hour : Valid for passengers in transit
Tourist : Maximum 30 days
Visit : Maximum 90 days
But I am only connecting flights, so I ...
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How much cash do I need to enter Singapore?
I read on https://www.ica.gov.sg:
Short-Term travellers should have sufficient cash and proof of onward travel (tickets, visas), and ensure that you do not stay beyond your visit pass validity.
How ...
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Is the US->Mexico land border open for non-essential travels? (traveler has a French citizenship and a US lawful permanent residence)
https://www.afar.com/magazine/can-americans-visit-mexico-right-now (mirror) (2020-09-15) seems to say that anyone can enter Mexico:
According to Mexico: Per Travesías, “Mexico’s federal government ...
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Re-entering France with an American passport
I am currently in France with my 18 year old son. We live in the US. We both have American passports and I also have a French passport. My son is waiting for a "Certificate of French Citizenship" from ...
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ethnic-related questions by immigration officer
I have faced a disturbing situation when entering the territory of Morocco as a tourist.
I am a French citizen, with obvious Middle-Eastern face features and name, and carrying a French passport.
The ...
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Dual nationality : ESTA and non ESTA citizen with one valid nonimmigrant USA visa
I have dual French/Honduran nationality. I'm living in France, and I'll be soon traveling to Honduras for holidays. My flight will go through the US (One night stay). My Honduran passport has a valid ...
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When I enter the US, should I show my old or new passport to the US immigration? Or does the US immigration only look at my US green card?
I am a French citizen domiciled in California and with US permanent residency (US green card). I exited the US using my French passport, and and got a new French passport when outside the US (because ...
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Does one need to have an interline ticket (connecting ticket) to be allowed a 144-hour visa-free transit in China? Or does any onward ticket suffice?
I am a citizen of one of the countries (France) eligible for a 144-hour visa-free transit in some areas of China. I am reading conflicting information on whether I must have an interline ticket or ...
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Tibet: visas requirements in 2015
I'm am European (French) and plan a holiday in Tibet.
Considering the political circumstances, I assume I need to apply for a visa to stay there for 3 weeks, is this correct?
If yes, what's the ...
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If a dual French-American citizen wants to visit Australia, should he use the eVisitor or ETA visa?
Australia has a number of visa options for visitors. Americans have access to the ETA system, while EU citizens have access to the eVisitor system. I'm having trouble telling the difference, besides ...
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J-1 visa and Visa Waiver Program during grace period
I am a French national and currently working in the US under a J-1 visa. This visa will expire on May 30. I intend to leave the US to travel to Central America and Mexico, then to re-enter the country ...
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Do I need an airport transit visa in Seoul
I will be flying Korean Air from Phnom Pehn (Cambodia) to Seoul (South Korea), then Air France to Paris. I will have to go through Korean Immigration.
I am a French citizen.
Do I need an airport ...
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Administrative processing for B2 US Visa for 6 months, is this time normal?
I am dual citizen of France and Lebanon and have been using an ESTA to visit the USA for the past years. (2-3 trips to the US per year to visit kids studying there).
When I tried to renew my ESTA on ...
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Can I travel between France and UK on my US passport while I wait for my French passport to be ready?
I'm French/American, I hold both passports and live in the UK with pre-residency status (tied to French nationality). 5 weeks ago I went to the French Consulate to have my expired French passport ...
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May a French citizen obtain a visa for Vietnam while in the country during the visa "free" 15 days?
As a French citizen I can enter Vietnam without a visa for a stay that doesn't exceed 15 days.
Is it possible during those 15 days to get a visa while already in the country?
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Can my spouse with EEA Family Permit (UK) travel visa-free to France (my country of citizenship)?
I am a French national residing in the U.K. with my non-EU husband. He is here on an EEA Family Permit, and will apply for the residency card when it expires (but U.K. website even says the residency ...
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ESTA or visa for a French citizen born in Iraq
I am a French citizen (born in irak) but I don't have any Iraqi paper (passport, identity card) and I am not an Iraqi citizen either.
can I still come to the USA? And should I apply for an ESTA?
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Change to declared length of stay while in Canada for a visa-exempt visitor
I am a French citizen who came to Canada on the Waiver program one and a half months ago for travelling. Before I arrived I booked a return flight two months after my arrival and I communicated to the ...
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Used VWP only for transit, now want to enter US for 90 days
I'm a French citizen with an approved ESTA.
I was flying from Thailand to Mexico with a 7hr transit in LA (had to go through border control and get a stamp). Indeed left US after a few hours.
I stay ...
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is the French certificate of renewal of CNI enough to prove my identity in Switzerland
I'm French.
I have to go to Switzerland to take the train and my identity card is expired, is the certificate of renewal of CNI enough to prove my identity?
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As a French citizen in Canada on a student visa, do I need an ESTA to transit the US?
I am a French citizen with a French passport, currently living in Montreal (Canada).
I am going to Guadeloupe (French Caribbean region) transiting via New York.
I am taking a bus from Montreal to ...
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Does a French with US green card need a Mexico’s Visitor Visa (FMM) when entering Mexico by land for a few days, and if so can it be done at border?
I read some contradictory statements regarding the need of obtaining a Mexico’s Visitor Visa (FMM) when entering Mexico by land (either by foot or by car) just for a few days:
https://www.mexperience....
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Are French citizens supposed to indicate all their first names when booking a flight ticket?
French citizens often have several first names, which are mentioned on their passport. Are French citizens supposed to indicate all their first names when booking a flight ticket?
On one side I read ...
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Overstayed visa J1, now coming back for vacations (2 weeks)
I am a French national and I have done 2 consecutive J1 stays (1 year each). The first one was fine, and during the 2nd one I overstayed for about 1 month.
Now, 2 years later, I want to go back to ...
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What happens if a French citizen does an international transit in Narita International Airport (NRT) but their outbound flight is canceled?
IATA states for Japan:
Passengers transiting through Tokyo (NRT) must transit on the same calendar day.
What happens if a French citizen does an international transit in Narita International Airport ...
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Why are French emergency passports only valid for one year (vs. 10 years for regular passports)? E.g. are they less secure than regular passports?
I read on https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F1373 (mirror):
Un passeport temporaire peut être délivré en urgence pour un motif d'ordre médical ou humanitaire ou pour des raisons ...
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Do I need a return flight for all airlines to go to Argentina?
I am planning to travel through Latin America from the beginning of November onward. My first destination would be Buenos Aires. However, it seems most airlines need you to get a return flight so as ...
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Am I allowed to leave Mainland China without using the onward ticket used to get visa-free entry (I'll leave in due time)? If so must I notify anyone?
I am a citizen of one of the countries (France) eligible for a 144-hour visa-free transit in some areas of Mainland China. I understand that to be granted the visa-free entry, I must have an onward ...
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French student in Canada: going back home from NYC
I'm French, and I will continue my studies in Montreal during the next 3 years.
Next year, I will go back to France for holidays, and I would like to take my flight from NYC. What are the ...
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Name discrepencies between passports
I'm a French-Italian bi-national
My main, French, passport is currently unavailable and I need to travel, so I'm using my Italian passport but both are different
My French passport correctly refers my ...
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Baby with passport from different country than his parents
I will travel with my family, we all have French passports but our 4 months old kid has a US passport and has the same lastname than us. We have his US birth certificate as well.
Will we have any ...
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How long does a French citizen have to wait to be able to enter Vietnam visa-free after having previously entered Vietnam with an e-visa?
French citizens currently (2019-07-30) might enter Vietnam visa-free (maximum length of stay: 15 days) or with an e-visa (maximum length of stay: 30 days; 25 USD).
I read on https://en.wikipedia.org/...
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If I get denied at the border (US) and I travel with my gf, are we both returned?
I will soon go to the US and might get denied (so then returned), but I am travelling with my GF and she has no reason to get denied but we are on the same ESTA and I bought the tickets for both of us....
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Can French citizens flying from Bangkok (BKK) do an international transit in Haneda Airport (HND) with the ongoing COVID-19 travel restrictions?
Can French citizens flying from Bangkok (BKK) (stayed there for over 1 month) do an international transit in Haneda Airport (HND) with the ongoing COVID-19 travel restrictions?
IATA states for Japan:
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How long before expiration can one renew a French passport?
How long before expiration can one renew a French passport?
My French passport expires in approximately two years but I'd like to renew it as some picky airline has complained in the past that it wasn'...
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How can I get a 1968 international driving permit (French citizen, US permanent resident, with a US driving license converted from a French license)?
How can I get a 1968 international driving permit?
My situation:
I am French citizen, US permanent resident, and holding a US driving license (converted from a French license),
My French driving ...
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Backpacking with visa B2 in USA
I have quit my job recently to travel the world in a few months. I am planning to visit the USA as my first step and would like to stay there for at least 4 months. So I have applied for a tourist ...
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Is a blank paper page on passport normal?
I recieved my French passport earlier, but after strolling through it I found that there has been a paper page (classic plain paper, not visa page paper) inserted near the end of it.
It is attached as ...
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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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