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France Travel Information

All travel information to be used for guidance purposes only

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language: French
Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz. European round pin adaptor required.
International Direct Dialling Code: 33
Driving: Driving is on the right. National licence required. Minimum driving age is 18
Currency: Euro (EUR 1 = 100 Cents)
Business/Social Hints: Business is conducted in French, most executives speak English or some German or Spanish. Smoking is very restricted in many public places and always request permission before smoking. Request permission before smoking in offices and cars. Smoking in restaurants is now restricted to specific areas. On social occasions, eg invitation to restaurants, be punctual and dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated. The minimum drinking age is 18 years
Public Holidays: 2010
1 Jan New Year`s Day, 5 Apr Easter Monday, 1 May Labour Day, 13 May Ascension, 8 May 1945 Victory Day, 24 May Whit Monday, 14 Jul Bastille Day, 15 Aug Assumption, 1 Nov All Saints` Day, 11 Nov Remembrance Day, 25 Dec Christmas Day.
Emergency Services: Police: 17. Fire: 18. Ambulance: 15
Clothing: Medium weights in winter with topcoat necessary in mountain areas and in the north. Medium or lightweights in summer

HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION

No compulsory vaccinations but Tick-borne encephalitis is recommended in some circumstances.
Reciprocal Health: France is a participant of the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC scheme) which allows visitors on short-term stays to other member countries to use the public health care sector for free or reduced-cost medical treatment and emergency care.

PASSPORT & VISA INFORMATION

Passport General: Required, but NOT by the following:
1) Holders of National Identity Cards or passports issued to nationals of Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Portugal, San Marino, Spain & Switzerland
Passport Validity: 1) Where a visa is not required, passport validity varies according to nationality, contact nearest embassy/consulate
2) Where a visa is required, passports must be valid for 3 months
Visa General: The following DO NOT require a visa:
1) Nationals of France
2) For stays up to 90 days by:
a) Holders of passports endorsed `British Citizen`
b) Nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Rep, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (Blue passport holders only), Hungary, Iceland, Ireland Rep, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (south), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City & Venezuela
The following DO require a visa: a) Bolivia
Visa Notes: Zimbabwe-personal application only.
Visa Special Notes: 1) All visitors must hold onward/return tickets, sufficient funds for length of stay & additional requirements as follows (except nationals of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Rep, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland Rep, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden & United Kingdom):
a) for tourist visits holding documents showing tour arrangements & hotel reservations
2) Member of Schengen Visa Agreement, however we strongly recommend that travellers make enquiries prior to travel with the appropriate embassies of the countries within the agreement which they plan to visit.