Франція шекарасы туралы FAQ

France activated the EES (Entry/Exit System) at airports from October 12, 2025.

Where EES works:

• ✅ Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) — full activation
• ✅ Paris Orly — full activation
• ✅ Nice Côte d'Azur — full activation
• ✅ Other international airports

What is registered:

• Biometric data (fingerprints)
• Facial photo
• Entry/exit date
• Passport data

Who it applies to:

• Third-country nationals (non-EU)
• Ukrainians, Moldovans, Georgians
• US, Canadian, UK, Australian citizens
• Does NOT apply to EU citizens!

Important about land borders:

• EES not fully active on roads yet
• Traditional passport stamps
• Possible activation in 2026

Tip: When departing via airport — record your exit for correct 90/180 day counting.

France controls ALL 6 land borders — the only Schengen country with this level of control!

Detailed border information:

🇧🇪 Belgium–France (A1/A2)

• Lille corridor
• Wait time: 10-30 minutes
• High transit volume

🇱🇺 Luxembourg–France (A4)

• Smallest crossing
• Wait time: 10-25 minutes
• Mostly transit

🇩🇪 Germany–France (A4/A5)

• Strasbourg — main crossing
• Wait time: 15-40 minutes
• Peak hours: more delays

🇨🇭 Switzerland–France (A12/A41)

• Geneva–Chambéry corridor
• Wait time: 10-35 minutes
• Popular tourist route

🇮🇹 Italy–France (A32/A6)

• Courmayeur tunnel — long!
• Wait time: 20-45 minutes
• Longest wait times

🇪🇸 Spain–France (A9/AP-7)

• Perpignan–Barcelona corridor
• Wait time: 10-30 minutes
• Active summer traffic

Tip: Weekends and holidays = +50% to wait time.

France has the highest financial requirements for entry among all countries in our project — €120 per day!

Comparison of financial requirements:

What this means:

• 7-day trip = €840 proof
• 14-day = €1,680
• 30 days (maximum) = €3,600

How to prove:

• Bank statement
• Cash
• Credit card with limit
• Hotel payment confirmation
• Invitation letter from resident

Why so high:

• High cost of living in France
• Paris is one of the most expensive cities
• Protection against illegal migration
• Matches actual expenses

Tip: Prepare documents in advance to avoid problems at the border.

France has the highest fuel prices among all countries in our project!

December 2025 prices:

• Petrol 95 (SP95): €1.75-1.90/L
• Diesel: €1.65-1.80/L
• LPG: €1.00-1.10/L

Comparison with other countries:

Why so expensive:

• High excise duties and environmental taxes
• TICPE (energy products tax) — one of the highest in EU
• Targeted funding for environmental initiatives

How to save:

• Fill up before entering France
• Use apps to find cheaper gas stations
• Avoid motorway stations (+€0.20-0.30/L)
• LPG is much cheaper if your car is equipped

Tip: Budget planning: 1000 km in France = €100-130 just for fuel.

France has the most expensive kilometer-based motorway payment system in Europe — péage!

2025 rates:

• Base rate: €0.09-0.20 per km
• Tunnels and bridges: additional fees

Cost of main routes:

How to pay:

• Cash at toll booths
• Bank card
• Télépéage (electronic tag) — fastest

Important:

• Cameras catch violators
• No payment — fine up to €375
• Télépéage saves time in queues

Tip: Use the calculator at autoroutes.fr to plan your budget.

France has the longest temporary controls in the Schengen zone — over 19 months continuously!

Current situation:

• Controls on ALL 6 borders until April 30, 2026
• Active since May 2024 without interruption
• Longest controls in Schengen history

Controlled borders:

• 🇧🇪 Belgium (Lille corridor)
• 🇱🇺 Luxembourg
• 🇩🇪 Germany (Strasbourg)
• 🇨🇭 Switzerland (Geneva)
• 🇮🇹 Italy (Courmayeur tunnel)
• 🇪🇸 Spain (Perpignan)

Reasons:

• Jihadist threats
• Antisemitic surge
• Irregular migration
• English Channel crossings

Wait times:

• Weekdays: 10-30 minutes
• Weekends: 30-60 minutes
• Over 40,000 commuters affected daily

Tip: Always carry your passport, even for trips from EU countries.