COUNTRY & REGION NOTES · FR

Grand Est

France

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AT A GLANCE

Travel essentials

Currency

EUR Euro

1 EUR ≈ 177.45 JPYReference rate · 2026-11-07

Actual exchange and card rates may differ.

Checked 2026-11-07

Capital & languages

Capital: Paris
Languages: French

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Country codes

FR / FRA

フランス共和国
French Republic

LOCAL TIME

Local time & time zones

The time difference from Japan follows local daylight-saving changes.

Europe/Paris

05:05:5311/14

UTC+01:00 · Japan −8h

Checked 2026-11-07

BEFORE YOU GO

Entry & travel preparation

Entry guidance

The Entry/Exit System (EES) registers eligible short-stay travellers crossing the Schengen external border. It became fully operational on 10 April 2026. ETIAS is a separate system; check the official EU site for its start date and eligibility.

Checked 2026-11-07

Sources and official guidance

www.consilium.europa.eu ↗travel-europe.europa.eu ↗

Power outlets

Type E

Plug shapes are from existing records. Check your accommodation.

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Tap water

Paris’s drinking-water supply is drinkable. A separate non-potable network exists, so check outdoor tap signage. For other municipalities, consult local water test results.

Checked 2026-11-07

Sources and official guidance

www.paris.fr ↗www.service-public.gouv.fr ↗

Entry summaries mainly concern short visits on Japanese ordinary passports. Conditions depend on nationality, purpose and transit route.

Japan MOFA travel safety information ↗

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