French Southern Territories Visa for Nepal Passport Holders

Nepalpassport French Southern Territoriesdestination

Single entry ApprovalMedium Transit visaNo

Data verified 15 May 2026

At a glance

Nepal passport holders: Single entry for French Southern Territories. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.

Overview

Antarctic territories of France (TAAF). NO tourism. Access requires special permit from French government for scientific/research purposes only. Not a tourist destination.

Visa types: No tourist visa system. Special TAAF Permit via French Polar Institute (IPEV) for scientific/research access. Includes valid French long-stay D visa as prerequisite + research vessel/expedition affiliation.

Fees & funds

Stay & validity

No tourist access. French government permission required for scientific/research visits only.

Extension possibleConditional

Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority

How to apply

MethodN/A (No tourist access)

Application centreOther

AppointmentN/A

InterviewConditional

Urgent processingNo

Requirements

Passport & photo

Passport validityN/A (no tourism)

Required documents: Not applicable for tourism. For scientific/research access: French Schengen visa + TAAF Permit + IPEV affiliation + research vessel berth + full risk assessment + Antarctic Treaty compliance documents.

Visa types (1)

Tourist ★

Single

Antarctic territories of France (TAAF). NO tourism. Access requires special permit from French government for scientific/research purposes only. Not a tourist destination.

Common rejection reasons

N/A — French Southern Territories have no tourist visa. Listed for completeness only — TAAF (Kerguelen, Crozet, etc.) accessible only via Marion Dufresne research vessel from Réunion with French scientific permit.

Good to know

French Southern Territories visa FAQ for Nepal passport holders

Do I need a visa to visit French Southern Territories with a Nepal passport?

Yes — Nepal passport holders need a visa for French Southern Territories (Single entry). Apply via N/A (No tourist access).

How long can I stay in French Southern Territories on this visa?

A French Southern Territories visa for Nepal passport holders typically allows a stay of No tourist access. French government permission required for scientific/research visits only.. Extensions may be possible (Conditional).

How do I apply for a French Southern Territories visa from Nepal?

Apply for your French Southern Territories visa via N/A (No tourist access). Your passport should be valid N/A (no tourism).