France•Europe1 week – 2 months
Free
Determined by the official mission/assignment duration
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required

This visa is for holders of diplomatic, official, or service passports traveling for official government or international organization duties.
France's Diplomatic and Official Visa is issued to holders of diplomatic, official, or service passports traveling for government or international organization duties. It is processed through diplomatic channels and is exempt from all visa fees.
Stay duration matches the official mission. The visa is renewable for the duration of the assignment. Dependents holding diplomatic/official passports may be included. Spouses have restricted work authorization tied to the mission. Dual intent and a pathway to permanent residency are not available.
This visa is ideal for government officials and international organization representatives posted to France on a formal diplomatic or official mission.

Curious about life in France?
Discover cost of living, salary benchmarks, tax rates, and quality of life — everything you need to know before you make the move.
Must hold a diplomatic, official, or service passport
Traveling for official government or international organization business
Official passport
Note verbale (official letter from the sending government/organization)
Completed visa application form
Passport-sized photos
| France-Visas Portal Online Visa Application Portal for France | Fill online |

Discover how your answers compare with the published requirements. 2 minutes. Free to use.
Start Visa Discovery