Entry Rules Checker for Nice and Monaco

Nice is in France and the European Union and within the Schengen area, but entry rules still depend entirely on your passport. EU and EEA citizens can enter with a valid identity card or passport; other nationalities need a valid passport, and some also need a Schengen visa. Select your passport below to see your current status.

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What every traveller needs to know

A valid passport is required for entry — EU and EEA citizens can use a national identity card instead, while other nationalities should check visa requirements before flying into Roland-Garros (RUN) or Pierrefonds (ZSE).
Your passport should be valid well beyond your planned departure from Nice — check the current rule for your nationality.
Border officials can ask visa-exempt visitors to show proof of sufficient funds and valid travel or health insurance.
Most visa-exempt visitors can stay for a limited period per visit; other nationalities must apply for a French overseas departments visa in advance — confirm requirements on france-visas.gouv.fr before booking.

Always verify current requirements on the official france-visas.gouv.fr portal before booking flights — rules can change. france-visas.gouv.fr · diplomatie.gouv.fr — Entree en France · prefecture des Alpes-Maritimes — etrangers