Citizens of United States of America must obtain a visa in advance. You have to apply for visa through a Wallis And Futuna diplomatic mission or one of its authorized visa agents outside Wallis And Futuna. You will need to visit the Embassy in your country to process this visa. Need help in getting prepare the required documentation contact us.
Wallis and Futuna is a French overseas territory situated in the South Pacific. With its stunning coral reefs and lagoons, this group of islands offers a tropical paradise to visitors. However, if you're planning to visit Wallis and Futuna, you need to know the visa requirements to avoid any unpleasant surprises during your trip. In this guide, we'll walk you through who needs a visa, which types of visas are available, and how to apply for them.
Wallis and Futuna are not part of the European Union or the Schengen Area, but certain visa regulations are applied to citizens of these countries. EU and Schengen countries’ nationals can travel to Wallis and Futuna for an unlimited time period with their National Identity Card instead of a passport. This means if you're a citizen of any of the EU or Schengen countries, you don't need a visa to enter Wallis and Futuna, making your travel hassle-free.
On the other hand, nationals of countries that are not part of the EU or Schengen Area need to obtain a visa before traveling to Wallis and Futuna. If you are a visa-required national, you need to apply for a visa at France diplomatic missions (embassies/consulates). However, citizens of Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Solomon Islands, and Tuvalu can enter Wallis and Futuna without a visa and stay for up to 90 days within a 6-month period.
If you're a visa-required national, you need to obtain a separate visa to Wallis and Futuna from France diplomatic missions. You need to obtain a special wording visa to clarify the validity territory that must be indicated on the visa. You cannot travel to France or other Schengen countries with a visa valid for Wallis and Futuna only. So, if you need a visa to travel to France, you will also require a visa beforehand for entering Wallis and Futuna.
The following types of visas are available for Wallis and Futuna:
If you're holding a valid Long-stay (“D” type”) visa or Residence Permit issued by France or other Schengen countries, you can enter Wallis and Futuna without obtaining a new visa and stay for up to 90 days within a 6-month period. Nationals of certain countries can also travel to Wallis and Futuna without obtaining a new visa if they are holding a valid multiple-entry visa (Schengen included) with a validity of more than 6 months issued by France.
Nationals of the following countries can travel to Wallis and Futuna without obtaining a new visa if they are holding a valid multiple-entry visa (Schengen included) with a validity of more than 6 months issued by France:
To apply for a Wallis and Futuna visa, you need to visit a France embassy/consulate in your country. The visa application process typically involves submitting a completed application form, a valid passport, and supporting documents such as proof of travel arrangements, financial support, and accommodation. You may also be required to pay a visa application fee.
All Countries / Nationalities that required regular visa for Wallis And FutunaNo, you cannot travel to Wallis and Futuna with a Schengen visa. You need to obtain a separate visa for Wallis and Futuna from French embassies/consulates.
Yes, if you are a national holding a valid Long-stay (“D” type) visa or Residence Permit issued by France or other Schengen countries, you can enter Wallis and Futuna without obtaining a new visa and stay there for up to 90 days within a 6-month period.
Yes, if you are a national holding a valid Long-stay (“D” type) visa or Residence Permit issued by France or other Schengen countries, you can enter Wallis and Futuna without obtaining a new visa and stay there for up to 90 days within a 6-month period.
Only nationals from certain countries (Bahrain, Belarus, China, India, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Russia, South Africa, and Ukraine) can travel to Wallis and Futuna without obtaining a new visa if they hold a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa with a validity of more than 6 months, issued by France.
You can apply for a Wallis and Futuna visa at France's diplomatic missions/embassies/consulates.
No, you cannot travel to France or other Schengen countries with a Wallis and Futuna visa. This visa is only valid for traveling to Wallis and Futuna. You still need to obtain a Schengen visa to travel to France or other Schengen countries if you are not a visa-exempted national.
No, Wallis and Futuna is not part of the Schengen Area, but some facilitated regulations apply to Schengen countries and their citizens. EU and Schengen countries' nationals can travel to Wallis and Futuna for an unlimited time period with their National Identity Card instead of a passport.
If you are a visa-exempted national, you can stay in Wallis and Futuna for up to 90 days within a 6-month period without a visa.
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