France Visa

Choosing the relevant embassy of the Schengen state to begin the visa application process is very important. One can apply for France Schengen visa to get comparatively longer term visa. Our expert team will be there to guide you during the complete visa process and to book express available appointments.

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DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR FRANCE VISA APPLICATION

General Document requirements:

• One Online France Visa application form duly filled and completed.
• Valid Passport and UK residence Permit. Passport should have at least 2 blank pages and should be valid for at least 3 months beyond the period of stay in Schengen area..
• 2 photographs should be attached to the application form (Passport format). Photograph should be recent and should show your complete face; it should be taken on a light background.
• Proof of accommodation like confirmed hotel bookings containing the entire details of stay in France .
• Travel Medical Insurance with minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 for France and other Schengen countries.
• Proof of transportation (Flight tickets/Train Tickets/Driving License/Vehicle Registration Number)
• Copy of Return-ticket reservation
• Travel Itinerary and Cover Letter stating your purpose of visit to Schengen country ( In case, it is a family visit, accompany a letter from host or sponsor, host’s passport copies and other necessary details with application -if applicable)
• Proof of Income/Sufficient Personal Means of Subsistence. As per the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of France , a foreign national is required to attest the amounts as stated for means of subsistence while applying for France Visa Appointment in Embassy/Consulate:
• For a stay up to the period of 5 days: Overall amount → 269.60 €/person and 212.81 €/ two or more persons.
• For a stay up to the period of 6-10 days: Daily amount → 44.93€ /person and 26.33 €/two or more persons.
• For a stay up to the period of 11-20 days: Overall amount → 51.64 €/person and 25.82 €/two or more persons along with daily amount → 36.67 €/person and 22.21 €/two or more persons.
• For a stay over 20 days: Overall amount → 206.58€ / person and 118.79€/two or more persons along with daily amount → 27.89€ /person and 17.04€t wo or more persons.

SPECIFIC DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR VISA TO FRANCE :

Apart from general documents, following are the specific documents which vary and are required as per the employment status or purpose of visit:

• Employed: Letter from Organization or Employer confirming the employment+ Current Bank Statement (Last 6 Months from application) + Leave permission from employer + Bank Statement(Last 6 months from application) or Certificate of tax deduction from salary.
• Self Employed: Copy of Business License+ Bank Statement of Company (Last 6 Months from application) + Letter of Invitation (From concerned authority in case of Business Conference) +Documents confirming status of your employment in business.
• Student: Letter of Enrollment and NOC (From University) + Student card or certificates (Of the course undertaken)
• Retired Individuals: Pension statement (Last 6 months from application)
• Business Purpose: Invitation letter(From the company in France which you will visit along with the address and date of visit) + Certificate from the employer (affirming your business travel) + Business Bank Statement (Last 6 months from application) + MOA & AOA in original certified copy/Trade License/ Partnership or Proprietorship documents + Letter of Invitation (Must state the coverage of expenses for stay in France either by employer or Company in France )
• Medical Purpose: Medical attestation from the hospital or doctor in France ( Stating the medical situation and your date of appointment) + Receipt of medical fees + Local Medical report
• Film crew/Cultural/Sports/Religious Purpose: Invitation letter from the concerned authority (Providing details regarding the event, expense coverage etc.) + Name of the crew members + Duration of stay along with a travel itinerary+ Entry tickets of the Event
• Members of Official Delegations: Purpose of journey to France + Duration of stay and place of accommodation + Official Invitation along with identity Proof
• Training/Research/Studies/Internship Purpose: Enrollment Certificate + Certificate for the courses attended or completed + Financial Sustenance
• Spouse of an France citizen: Proof of Italian Citizenship of Spouse + Original Marriage Certificate (France).
• Transit Visa Entry Permit in transit country+ Valid Visa for destination country.
• Minor: Proof of Parent’s Income (Income or Bank Statements) + France Visa Application to be accompanied with authorization by parents or legal guardian.

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Normally, Visa for French takes 7 days to get approved; however according to the below given list, it will take nearly 2 weeks time. Hence, it is recommended that you apply for French Tourist Visa 4 weeks prior to your travel date.

The France Visa fees and the countries whose nationalities’ take up to 16 days to process their France Schengen Visa are listed below: