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Can I travel to French Southern and Antarctic Lands with a Schengen visa?

No, Schengen visas are not valid for traveling to French Southern and Antarctic Lands. You need to obtain a separate visa for French Southern and Antarctic Lands from French embassies/consulates.

Can I travel to French Southern and Antarctic Lands with a residence permit issued by France or other Schengen countries?

All the nationals who are holding valid Long-stay (“D” type”) visa or Residence Permit issued by France or other Schengen countries can enter French Southern and Antarctic Lands without obtaining a new visa and stay there for up to 90 days within 6 months period.

Can I travel to French Southern and Antarctic Lands with a long-term visa issued by France or other Schengen countries?

All the nationals who are holding valid Long-stay (“D” type”) visa or Residence Permit issued by France or other Schengen countries can enter French Southern and Antarctic Lands without obtaining a new visa and stay there for up to 90 days within 6 months period.

Can I travel to French Southern and Antarctic Lands with a multiple-entry Schengen visa?

Only some nationals of certain countries (Bahrain, Belarus, China, India, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Russia, South Africa, and Ukraine) can travel to French Southern and Antarctic Lands without obtaining a new visa if they are holding valid multiple-entry Schengen visa with validity of more than 6 months, issued by France.

Where to apply for a French Southern and Antarctic Lands visa?

You can apply for French Southern and Antarctic Lands visa at France diplomatic missions/embassies/consulates.

Can I travel to France or other Schengen countries with a French Southern and Antarctic Lands visa?

No, you cannot travel to France or other Schengen countries with a special French Southern and Antarctic Lands visa. This visa is only valid for traveling to French Southern and Antarctic Lands, you still have to obtain a Schengen visa for traveling to France or other Schengen countries, if you are not a visa-exempted national.

Is French Southern and Antarctic Lands a part of the Schengen Area?

No, French Southern and Antarctic Lands is not a part of the Schengen Area, but some facilitated regulations are applied to Schengen countries and their citizens. EU and Schengen countries’ nationals can travel to French Southern and Antarctic Lands for unlimited time period with their National Identity Card instead of the passport.

I am a visa-exempted national for traveling to French Southern and Antarctic Lands, how long can I stay in French Southern and Antarctic Lands?

Visa-exempted nationals can stay in French Southern and Antarctic Lands for up to 90 days within 6 months period without a visa.