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Temporary Entry of Materials and Personal Belongings Return to top
Every U.S. citizen entering France must present a valid American passport; for stays of
less than 3 months there is no requirement for visas, entry permits or health certificates.
Bona fide personal effects in a visitor's luggage (or hand-carried) are not normally
subject to customs duties no to the 19.6 percent value-added tax. Items to be declared,
however, include those intended to be left in France, goods for professional/commercial
use as well as any prohibited items. Goods imported for exhibition may enter under
bond, deposit or an ATA carnet.
Professional equipment may be temporarily imported into France free of duty and tax
under the Customs Convention on Temporary Importation of Professional Equipment;
the appropriate carnet may be obtained from the U.S. Council of the International
Chamber of Commerce.
Web Resources Return to top
State Departement Travel Website: [http://travel.state.gov]
State Department Visa Website: [http://travel.state.gov/visa/index.html]
United States Visas.gov: [http://www.unitedstatesvisas.gov/]
Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy Paris:
[http://www.amb-usa.fr/consul/consulat.htm]
Commercial Service of the U.S. Embassy Paris: [http/www.amb-usa.fr/fcs]
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