Metropolitan France
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Passport photographs pasted on to the forms must adhere to the basic specifications indicated here
If you are an Australian citizen and intend to visit the Schengen States, including France, or New Caledonia and French Polynesia as a tourist for less than 90 days within a six month period, you do not need a visa.
If however, you intend to engage into professional activities (including research), or to stay for a period longer than 90 consecutive days, please refer to one of the following links, according to your situation:
Visas for professional activity 
Short Stay Work Visa for France (less than 90 days)
Long Stay Working visa (more than 90 days)
Short Stay Visa for Researchers
Long Stay Visa for Researchers
Visa for Professional training (students and professionals)
Long Stay Visa for creating and running a business or a company in
France
The “Compétences et Talents” Card
International Organisations (OECD, UNESCO, Interpol…)
Working Holiday Visa (for Australian passport-holders only).
Student visas
Visa for students participating in a University exchange
Assistants for Metropolitan France
Aide familiale "Au pair" (18-29 inclusive)
Student Visa for under 18’s (through approved associations only)
Visiting or settling in France
Long Stay Visa for Foreign Spouse of a European Union National (except French Citizen)
Long Stay Visa for Foreign Spouse of a French citizen
Visa to marry a French Citizen
Visa for members of Religious Orders (Short and Long Stays)
Passport photographs pasted on to the forms must adhere to the basic specifications indicated here
Last updated 26/07/2010