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The 90-day rule in France

France has no 90-day limit of its own. Days in France count toward the shared Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, together with days in Spain, Italy or any other member.

Last checked 3 Nov 2026 against the official sources below.

How the 90 days work in France

  • Shared with 28 other countries. Visits to Schengen countries in the 180 days before your trip count toward your 90 days.
  • Entry and exit days both count.
  • Residence permit or long-stay visa days don’t count toward the 90.
  • Overstaying can lead to a ban: UK travel advice says up to 3 years from Schengen countries.
  • Monaco counts like France: France handles immigration matters for Monaco.

At the French border

UK travel advice says you may be asked to:

  • show proof of travel insurance covering emergency costs
  • prove that you have enough money for your stay
  • show proof of your accommodation
  • show a return or onward ticket

If you stay with a host who lives in France, you may be asked for an attestation d’accueil. Your host gets it from their local mayor’s office and sends you the original before you travel.

If you have a second home in France, you may need evidence of ownership or tenancy, such as a tax or utility bill.

If you can’t leave in time

UK travel advice says to contact the nearest local prefecture if you cannot leave before your visa-free limit runs out.

Staying longer than 90 days

To stay longer, you must meet France’s entry requirements for longer stays. See Service-Public.fr on entry of a foreigner in France and France-Visas, and our page on staying longer than 90 days.

Questions

Is there a separate 90-day limit for France?

No. Days in France count toward the shared Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, together with every other Schengen country.

Does owning a home in France give me more days?

Not by itself. UK travel advice covers second homes under the same 90-day visa-free rules: you may need to show evidence of ownership or tenancy at the border. To stay longer than 90 days, you must meet France’s entry requirements for longer stays.

Do days in Monaco count?

Yes. France handles immigration matters for Monaco, and UK travel advice treats Monaco as part of the Schengen area.

What if I can’t leave France before my 90 days run out?

UK travel advice says to contact the nearest local prefecture.

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Sources

Last checked 3 Nov 2026.

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