Paris

US citizens can visit France visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period (Schengen rules). Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure date.

The European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) will be required for US travelers. Apply online before travel (€7, valid 3 years). Check if it's active before your trip.

Immigration may ask for proof of return/onward travel and sufficient funds for your stay. Have your return ticket confirmation accessible (digital is fine).

No mandatory vaccines for US travelers entering France. However, CDC recommends routine vaccinations be up to date (MMR, Tdap, etc.).

France has excellent healthcare but it's expensive for non-EU visitors. Travel insurance covering medical emergencies, evacuation, and trip cancellation is wise. US health insurance typically doesn't cover abroad.

Carry prescriptions in original bottles with labels. Bring a letter from your doctor for controlled substances. French pharmacies won't fill foreign prescriptions without seeing a local doctor.

If carrying €10,000 or more (or equivalent) in cash, you must declare it on arrival. This includes traveler's checks and certain securities. No limit, just declaration requirement.

From outside EU: 200 cigarettes OR 100 cigarillos OR 50 cigars OR 250g tobacco. 4 liters wine + 16 liters beer OR 1 liter spirits >22% alcohol. Gifts up to €430 by air.

No meat, dairy, or plant products from outside EU. No counterfeit goods (even for personal use). Certain medications require documentation. Check French customs site for full list.