It is highly recommended that non-Schengen nationals who intend to attend the 2024 Summer Olympics in France and who need to apply for a Schengen visa do so as soon as possible.

Given the increased demand for appointments and processing delays, the latest visa application can be submitted up to 15 working days prior to the anticipated arrival into the Schengen Area; however, it is strongly advised to start the application process as soon as possible.

After a century, France will play host to the 2024 Summer Olympics, which will take place in the nation’s capital city from July 26, 2024 to August 11, 2024.

Applying for a visa as early as six months before traveling to France and the wider Schengen Area is the best way to meet this requirement and save hassles at the last minute.

The 2024 Olympics will feature 206 National Olympic Committees, and citizens of 99 of these committees will need a visa in order to enter France.

The Paris Olympics 2024 Travel and Visa Checker is a new service designed to make it easier for people who are visiting France during the summer Olympics to apply for visas and make travel arrangements.

This tool tells users, based on their country, whether a visa is required to enter France and explains the necessary steps and conditions. It also advises customers on the duration of passport validity and calculates the minimal amount required for their stay in France.

Experts estimate that during the 17-day event, which is expected to draw almost 16 million visitors from around the globe, visitor spending will exceed €8,320,000,000, significantly boosting France’s GDP.

Over 400,000 tickets for every sport (apart from free events like surfing) have been made available for purchase in order to accommodate the enormous number of attendees. Regular event tickets cost between €24 to €990, while ceremony tickets are far more expensive—some go up to €2,700.