Date of last update: 18 March 2026 г.
Visa Requirements
Citizens of the Republic of Belarus require a Schengen visa to enter the French Republic.
Required Documents for Entry
- Passport (valid for at least 3 months beyond the tour end date);
- Return ticket, or ticket to a third country;
- Hotel booking confirmation (tourist voucher);
- Medical insurance policy
Customs Regulations
Duty-free import is permitted for persons over 17 years of age:
- 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos, or 50 cigars, or 250g of smoking tobacco, 4 liters of wine, 16 liters of beer, 1 liter of spirits over 22% ABV, 2 liters of alcoholic beverages under 22% ABV, 1 liter of beverages based on non-denatured ethyl alcohol over 80% ABV, cosmetics and perfumes (50 ml of perfume, 0.25 ml of eau de toilette), 500g of coffee, 100g of tea, foodstuffs (for personal consumption — up to 1 kg), except for products of animal origin (meat, dairy products).
It is prohibited to import products containing meat or milk, including sausage, canned goods, lard, and even chocolate candies. The prohibition does not apply to baby food and special products required for people with certain chronic diseases (in this case, the products must be carefully packaged, and their weight must not exceed 2 kilograms). If meat and dairy products are found, they will be confiscated, and the passenger will have to pay a fine. Audio, video, television, and photographic equipment must be declared.
Prohibited for export:
- jewelry, antiques, historical valuables, without special permission
Good to Know:
A service charge (12-15%) is usually automatically included in the bill at hotels, restaurants, and bars. In taxis, it is customary to give the driver about 10% of the amount on the meter.
Any tourist who is not a resident of France can apply for a tax refund on a single purchase with a single receipt for goods worth more than €100.01. The maximum amount that can be refunded in cash is €1,000. The standard value-added tax (VAT) rate on all goods in France is 20%. Exceptions include a number of goods at reduced rates, such as: medicines, food, books, etc., which are subject to rates of 10% and 5.5% respectively.
