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🇫🇷 France visa requirements for Ghanaian, Kenyan and Nigerian travellers
Short tourist or visit trip on an ordinary passport. Reviewed 11 October 2026.
Ghanaian, Kenyan, Nigerian passport holders need a visa or eVisa before travelling.
Do I need a visa for France?
| Passport | Entry for a short visit |
|---|---|
| Ghanaian passport | Visa required |
| Kenyan passport | Visa required |
| Nigerian passport | Visa required |
France visa fees
EUR 90 standard adult short stay (Schengen)
No separate standard biometric fee
EUR 45 for ages 6 to 11; under 6 free; eligible waivers and VAC service charges apply. VFS service charge in Ghana: EUR 24
Where to apply
Schengen applicants living in Kenya or Nigeria apply to the main destination's competent mission or its designated provider in their country of residence; the service charge and street address are destination specific. Single or multiple entry is decided under the visa category — neither the fee nor this guide guarantees multiple entry.
- Living in Ghana: Book biometrics / submission appointment (VFS Global)
Ghana: France uses VFS; Germany’s earlier table lists the embassy visa section. Do not copy the second attachment’s generic TLScontact label.
Single, double or multiple entry can be issued. Check NUMBER OF ENTRIES, validity and the 90 days in any 180 days limit. Includes Greece, Switzerland, Austria, Norway, Sweden, Portugal, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, Poland and Czech Republic.
Emergency numbers in France
Police 17 or 112 · Fire 18 or 112 · Ambulance 15 or 112
Before you go
Courtesy is formal: always say "Bonjour" when entering a shop. Meals are long and important. French is the language, and people appreciate an attempt to speak it.
Do
- Say "Bonjour Madame/Monsieur" when entering shops
- Keep your bag zipped on the Paris metro
- Validate train tickets where required
Don't
- Don't start a conversation without greeting
- Don't ask for changes to dishes
- Don't buy from street sellers near monuments
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Official sources
- European Commission Schengen application fees
- France Visas Ghana application centre contact and fee
- UK FCDO travel advice: France — getting help