A Schengen short-stay visa can permit up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area, but you must follow the validity dates, duration, and entries printed on your visa sticker.

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Türkiye to France visa requirements

Q: Do Turkish travellers need ETIAS for France?

No. ETIAS applies to visa-exempt nationalities. Turkish ordinary passport holders are visa-required, so the correct document is a Schengen visa, not ETIAS.

Q: Do Turkish green, grey, or diplomatic passports change the answer?

Turkey's MFA lists special, service, and diplomatic passport holders as visa-exempt for short stays of up to 90 days in 180, but this guide's verdict is for ordinary passports. Official-passport holders should still confirm purpose-specific rules with the French mission before travel.

Q: Where do I apply in Turkey?

Start on France-Visas. For most applicants in Turkey, appointment and file reception are handled by VFS Global centres in Ankara, Gaziantep, Istanbul/Beyoglu, or Izmir, while the French Embassy in Ankara and Consulate General in Istanbul make the visa decisions.

Q: How much does the visa cost?

The current Schengen short-stay fee is EUR 90 for adults and EUR 45 for children aged 6-11, with children under 6 visa-fee exempt. In Turkey, VFS charges a base service fee of EUR 30 per file, plus optional services if used.

Q: What changed with EES?

The Entry/Exit System is fully operational as of 10 April 2026 and records non-EU short-stay travellers' entries and exits at the external border. It does not replace the visa requirement.

Yes. A Turkish ordinary (burgundy) passport holder needs a Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa before visiting France for tourism. ETIAS is not a substitute for Turkish nationals. France is in the Schengen Area, and Turkey remains on the EU Annex I visa-required list. Turkish ordinary passport holders must obtain a Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa before a tourist or private visit to France; there is no visa-on-arrival or French eVisa route for this trip. The visa can allow stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area, subject to the dates, duration, and entries printed on the visa sticker. In Turkey, the official France-in-Turkey site points applicants to France-Visas, and France-Visas says files lodged in Turkey are examined by the Embassy of France in Ankara and the Consulate General in Istanbul, with appointment and file reception handled mainly by VFS Global centres in Ankara, Gaziantep, Istanbul/Beyoglu, and Izmir. Applicants normally complete the online France-Visas form, book an appointment, appear in person for biometrics unless reusable Schengen fingerprints from the last 59 months are accepted, and submit passport, photos, insurance, itinerary, accommodation, funds, and purpose/ties evidence. Current France-Visas fee guidance lists the Schengen short-stay visa fee at EUR 90 for adults and EUR 45 for children aged 6-11, plus a Turkey VFS service fee of EUR 30 per file and any optional services. A complete file is usually decided within 15 calendar days, extendable to 45 days in special cases, but appointment waits in Ankara and Istanbul can be several weeks. ETIAS is for visa-exempt nationals; the EU Delegation in Turkey says Turkish nationals require a visa, not ETIAS, and Turkish visa-free official-passport travellers do not need ETIAS. The Entry/Exit System (EES) has been fully operational since 10 April 2026 and registers non-EU short-stay travellers at the external border; it is in addition to the visa, not a replacement.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-21

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-21

Visa type

Schengen short-stay visa (Type C)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area

per entry

Entries

Single, double, or multiple entry, as granted on the visa sticker

from issue date

Visa fee

Adult EUR 90; child 6-11 EUR 45; child under 6 free; Turkey VFS service fee EUR 30 per file

consular fee only

Processing time

Usually 15 calendar days after a complete file; up to 45 days in special cases; appointment waits can add several weeks

standard track

Validity

As granted; eligible repeat Turkish applicants may receive longer-validity multiple-entry visas under the EU cascade rules

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm France is the right Schengen country

Apply to France only if it is your sole destination, main destination, or first entry point when no main destination can be identified.

· Main destination· Schengen Type C

/02

Check the France-Visas wizard

Use the official France-Visas portal from the France-in-Turkey mission page to confirm your visa type, supporting documents, and fees for your exact purpose of stay.

· France-Visas· Official portal

/03

Complete the online application

Create or sign in to your France-Visas account, complete the Schengen short-stay form, and print the application, receipt, and document checklist.

· Online form· Print checklist

/04

Book the VFS appointment in Turkey

Choose the VFS Global centre matching your consular residence area, commonly Ankara, Gaziantep, Istanbul/Beyoglu, or Izmir. Plan early because short-stay appointment waits can be several weeks.

· VFS Global· Several-week waits

/05

Prepare the evidence package

Gather passport, two ICAO photos, travel medical insurance of at least EUR 30,000, accommodation, return or onward travel, funds, itinerary, and proof of employment, study, family, or other ties to Turkey.

· Insurance EUR 30,000· Funds and ties

/06

Attend and give biometrics

Bring the complete file, pay the consular fee and VFS service fee, and provide fingerprints and a photo unless qualifying Schengen biometrics from the last 59 months can be reused.

· In person· 59-month biometrics

/07

Track the file and check the sticker

Track the application through the visa centre. When the passport is returned, verify the visa validity dates, duration of stay, and number of entries before travel.

· Track online· Check entries

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items

Personalized checklist

Türkiye -> France · Schengen short-stay visa (Type C)

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredTurkish ordinary passport issued within the last 10 years, with 2+ blank pages and valid at least 3 months after planned Schengen departure

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredCompleted and signed France-Visas Schengen application form and receipt

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

required

RequiredTwo recent ICAO-compliant passport photos

Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route

required

RequiredTravel medical insurance covering the whole Schengen stay with at least EUR 30,000 medical and repatriation coverage

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredRound-trip or onward transport reservation and travel itinerary

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredAccommodation proof such as hotel bookings, rental confirmation, or attestation d'accueil/invitation when applicable

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredProof of sufficient financial means, such as recent bank statements, salary, pension, or sponsor evidence

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

required

RecommendedEmployment, business, student, family, property, or other ties to Turkey

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RecommendedCopies of previous Schengen visas and relevant passport pages

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

recommended

RecommendedDocuments translated into French or English if requested by the visa centre or consular service

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

OptionalVisa fee, VFS service fee, and optional courier/photo/photocopy costs if used

Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route

required

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesLa France en Turquie - Demander un visa (mis a jour le 6 mars 2026)France-Visas - Turkey/Turquie application page France-Visas - The visa application process

Application link included: La France en Turquie - Demander un visa (mis a jour le 6 mars 2026)

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Schengen short-stay visa fee (adult)EUR 90France-Visas fee table for Schengen and airport transit visas

Schengen short-stay visa fee (child 6-11)EUR 45Children under 6 are visa-fee exempt

VFS Global Turkey service feeEUR 30Base service fee per file in Turkey; optional paid services cost extra

Travel medical insuranceVariesMust cover at least EUR 30,000 for the full Schengen stay

Optional servicesVariesCourier, photos, photocopies, premium lounge, or assistance services are optional

Total estimateEUR 120 + insurance — EUR 180+incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Consular decision after complete file

Usually 15 calendar days

France-Visas says visa decisions are usually made within 15 days after submission of a complete file.

Extended review

Up to 45 calendar days

Special cases can take longer when examination of the file requires it.

Appointment wait in Turkey

Often several weeks

France-Visas Turkey warns that short-stay appointment waits in Ankara and Istanbul can be several weeks during high demand.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Turkey is on the EU visa-required list

EUR-Lex Regulation 2018/1806 places Turkey in Annex I, whose nationals need a visa to cross Schengen external borders.

High

/02

Turkish MFA also lists France as visa-required for ordinary passports

Turkey's own MFA says ordinary passport holders are subject to visa for France, while special, service, and diplomatic passport holders are listed as exempt for 90/180 short stays.

High

/03

ETIAS is not for Turkish ordinary passport holders

The EU Delegation in Turkey says Turkish nationals require a visa, not ETIAS, because Turkey is not a visa-exempt country.

High

/04

France must be the correct Schengen mission

Submitting to France when another Schengen country is the main destination can lead to refusal or redirection.

Medium

/05

Missing insurance, funds, or ties evidence

Files with weak financial proof, insufficient medical insurance, unclear itinerary, or weak return ties are higher risk.

Medium

/06

Appointment timing is a practical bottleneck

Even if a complete file is usually decided in 15 days, the appointment itself can add several weeks in Turkey.

Medium

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-06-21

Reviewed by Claude Code

Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.

2026-06-21 · major

Turkey to France route rechecked against official sources

Re-verified the ordinary-passport visa requirement against France-in-Turkey/France-Visas, Turkey MFA, EUR-Lex, EEAS, European Commission EES, and IATA sources. Added checked-date, removed non-official Wikipedia sourcing, corrected the Schengen fee to EUR 90/EUR 45, corrected Turkey VFS service fee to EUR 30, refreshed application and biometrics guidance, and clarified that EES is operational while ETIAS is not a substitute for Turkish nationals.

2026-05-30

Türkiye to France route verified

Confirmed via France-Visas and the Türkiye MFA that ordinary Turkish passport holders still need a Schengen Type C visa for France; verified ETIAS does not apply to Turkish nationals and that the EES border system went live on 10 April 2026. Noted consular fee is EUR 80, rising to EUR 90 in June 2026.

/09 — The questions