Visa policies of Overseas France

Although the European portion of France is part of the Schengen Area, its overseas departments, collectivities and other territories apply their own visa policies, which have some additional exemptions or restrictions compared to the visa policy of the Schengen Area.
Visa exemptions.
Unlimited period.
Nationals of the following countries can enter and reside for an unlimited period without a visa in the Overseas regions and departments of France. The right to enter for an unlimited period of time does not apply to non-French EU citizens in the overseas territories such as French Polynesia and New Caledonia. They may use their national identity card instead of their passport as a travel document to enter any French territory.
Short stays.
For stays of up to 3 months in a 6-month period, visa-free entry is granted to nationals of the following countries and territories (except as otherwise noted):
This exemption also applies to:
Additional exemptions for specific territories.
For specific territories, nationals of the following countries are also granted visa-free stays of up to 3 months in a 6-month period (except as otherwise noted).
For French Guiana, Guadeloupe and Martinique:
For Saint Martin:
For Saint Pierre and Miquelon:
For Réunion:
For Mayotte:
For New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna, and French Polynesia:
Obtaining a visa.
Foreign nationals who require a visa for a part of Overseas France can obtain one by lodging an application at a French embassy or consulate in their country of residence (or, in the case of foreign nationals already in metropolitan France, the local prefecture) for a fee of up to €99 (depending on the destination, length of stay, and age of applicant).
Schengen short-stay visas are not valid for Overseas France (except for nationals of certain countries as listed above), and vice versa. A visa with the designation "départements français d'Amérique" (DFA) allows visiting the French overseas departments in the Americas (French Guiana, Guadeloupe and Martinique) as well as Saint Pierre and Miquelon.