Tourism / private stay (≤ 90 days)
Short-stay Schengen visa for holidays or private visits to France — up to 90 days, no work allowed.
Business travel (≤ 90 days)
Short-stay Schengen visa for business activities in France — meetings, conferences, trade fairs, or short training, up to 90 days.
Family visit / private visit (≤ 90 days)
Short-stay Schengen visa for visiting family or friends in France — up to 90 days, with a host certificate from the local mairie as the key document.
Cultural / sport event (≤ 90 days)
Short-stay Schengen visa for attending or participating in cultural events, sports competitions, conferences, or religious gatherings in France — up to 90 days.
Medical treatment (≤ 90 days) — short-stay Schengen visa « soins médicaux »
Short-stay Schengen visa for coming to France for medical consultations, hospital treatment, or post-treatment aftercare — up to 90 days, with costs covered privately.
Airport transit visa (ATV) — NOT REQUIRED for Vietnamese passport holders (as of 2026-05-14)
Vietnamese passport holders do NOT need an airport transit visa to connect through French airports — this visa type does not apply to them.