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When applying for a Schengen visa please select the destination you will be staying in for the lengthiest time as you will be required to submit an application to the consulate of the country you will be staying in for the longest duration.
When applying for a Schengen visa please select the destination you will be staying in for the lengthiest time as you will be required to submit an application to the consulate of the country you will be staying in for the longest duration.
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Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.
Passport-type photograph. Two recent passport size colored photographs with matt or semi matt finish, 80% face coverage, white background and without border (Size: 35mm x 45mm).
Passport copy. The applicant must provide photocopies of first 3 and last 3 pages of the valid passport, including copy of all visas, valid or expired.
Itinerary. Copy of confirmed round trip tickets or itinerary.
Cover Letter. A covering letter from the Indian Company/Applicant requesting for visa on company letter head mentioning name, designation, passport number, duration of visit in brief. The letter should be duly signed by authorized signatory with company stamp.
Proof of Employment. For Employed - Last 6 months salary slips and NOC/Leave letter from the Employer. For Self employed - Copy of Company Registration Certificate/ Certificate of Incorporation with name page where director’s name is mentioned or Form 32. For Proprietor - Copy of Proprietorship Proof. For Partner - Copy of Partnership Deed and NOC letter from partner is also required. For Student - Copy of School/College ID card.
Bank statement. Original Bank statement for the past 3 months, with Bank Seal and Signatures of the authorizing Signatory.
Business Letter. Original business letter from the host company in France explaining the purpose of the trip, dates of travel and guaranteeing sufficient funds.
Authorization Letter. A letter of authorization for submission and collection of the applicant's passport information
Travel Insurance. Insurance as per Schengen specification, matching with ticket dates with risk coverage of Euro 30,000
Insurance declaration. France medical insurance declaration form (for frequent travelers)
Vaccination Card. A photo of your vaccination card/passport (png, jpeg)
Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.
Passport-type photograph. Two recent passport size colored photographs with matt or semi matt finish, 80% face coverage, white background and without border (Size: 35mm x 45mm).
Passport copy. The applicant must provide photocopies of first 3 and last 3 pages of the valid passport, including copy of all visas, valid or expired.
Itinerary. Copy of confirmed round trip tickets or itinerary.
Cover Letter. A covering letter from the Indian Company/Applicant requesting for visa on company letter head mentioning name, designation, passport number, duration of visit in brief. The letter should be duly signed by authorized signatory with company stamp.
Proof of Employment. For Employed - Last 6 months salary slips and NOC/Leave letter from the Employer. For Self employed - Copy of Company Registration Certificate/ Certificate of Incorporation with name page where director’s name is mentioned or Form 32. For Proprietor - Copy of Proprietorship Proof. For Partner - Copy of Partnership Deed and NOC letter from partner is also required. For Student - Copy of School/College ID card.
Bank statement. Original Bank statement for the past 3 months, with Bank Seal and Signatures of the authorizing Signatory.
Salary statement. Salary slips last 3 months (if employed).
Daily Itinerary. A detailed travel schedule is required
Authorization Letter. A letter of authorization for submission and collection of the applicant's passport information
Travel Insurance. Insurance as per Schengen specification, matching with ticket dates with risk coverage of Euro 30,000
Insurance declaration. France medical insurance declaration form (for frequent travellers)
Vaccination Card. A photo of your vaccination card/passport (png, jpeg)
Visa application form. Fully completed application form.
Passport copy. A clear scan of the information page of your valid, signed passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.
Passport-type photograph. Two recent photos and should be of passport format – a recent whole-face capture with a light background.
Health insurance. Proof of international health insurance with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000, specifically covering travel to Schengen states is required. The policy should cover all expenses for repatriation, emergency medical aid, and hospital treatment for the period of stay. Applicants can get a free quote and purchase valid travel insurance from our affiliate.
Cover Letter. A letter from the applicant introducing himself/herself, explaining the purpose & duration of stay.
Unpaid itinerary. A copy of itinerary showing exact dates of travel from airline or travel agent. Please do not purchase tickets until your visa has been issued.
Proof of accommodation. Proof of accommodation for your entire stay in France (i.e. An Evidence of a Place to Stay, such as an invitation from The Host with a Copy of His Passport or proof of sponsorship etc.)
Proof of Civil Status. Proof of civil status (marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, ration card if applicable)
Proof of Financial Support. Proof of sufficient funds to support yourself during your stay in the country, including bank records or any other supporting document showing your average monthly income.
Proof of residency. A completed and notarized Proof of Residency form/certificate.
Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form.
Original passport. Make sure your passport is not older than 10 years and that it has a validity of at least three more months beyond the date you plan to leave France and the whole territory of Schengen.
Passport-type photograph. Include two identical photos not older than six months: Photo size is 35x45mm; In colour; The head should take 70-80% of the photo; Light-coloured background; The applicant should be looking straight at the camera; Neutral facial expression; Avoid uniforms or colours matching the background.
Previous visas. If you have ever held a visa to France, the Schengen territory or another country in the world, provide the embassy/consulate with copies of those visas.
Cover Letter. Explain clearly and truthfully in this letter why you wish to enter France, what you will be doing here during your permitted stay and other details regarding your trip.
Itinerary. If you plan to enter France by air, submit a flight reservation with the dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from France.
Proof of accommodation. I.e. Hotel reservation for the whole duration of the intended stay in France.
Proof of Civil Status. This could be a marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, etc.
Proof of Financial Means. For the period of stay in France. You must show evidence you possess the daily money amount of 120€ if holding no proof of prepaid accommodation. If you have already arranged your accommodation and you do not need to pay anything upon your arrival in France, this amount reduces to 65€. In case the applicant has cheaper forms of accommodation, the amount decreases to 32.25€ per day.
Travel Insurance. That covers any medical emergencies for at least €30,000 that occur in France and the whole Schengen territory.
Invitation Letter. Invitation letter from the French company you will be visiting and their detailed address accompanied with the dates of your visit.
Employment letter. In this letter should be stated why you will be traveling to France.
Bank statement. Business bank statement, preferably for the last 6 months.
Memorandum and Article of Association. It should be submitted in original certified copy (registered with joint-stock companies).
Trade License. Trade License (first issued and present renewal).
Proof of Financial Support. Regarding the applicant’s expenses during their stay in France, either the employer or the partner company must state coverage of expenses on the letter or invitation.
Additional documents. Additional French Visa Requirements Based on Your Employment Status:
(1) If employed:
- Employment contract
- Current bank statement of the latest 6 months
- Leave permission from the employer
- Income Tax Return (ITR) form or Certificate of Income Tax deducted at the source of salary
(2) If self-employed:
- A copy of your business license
- Company bank statement of the latest 6 months
- Income Tax Return (ITR)
(3) If a student:
- Proof of enrolment
- No-objection certificate from school or university
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(4) If retired:
- Pension statement of the latest 6 months.Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form.
Original passport. Make sure your passport is not older than 10 years and that it has a validity of at least three more months beyond the date you plan to leave France and the whole territory of Schengen.
Passport-type photograph. Include two identical photos not older than six months: Photo size is 35x45mm; In colour; The head should take 70-80% of the photo; Light-coloured background; The applicant should be looking straight at the camera; Neutral facial expression; Avoid uniforms or colours matching the background.
Previous visas. If you have ever held a visa to France, the Schengen territory or another country in the world, provide the embassy/consulate with copies of those visas.
Cover Letter. Explain clearly and truthfully in this letter why you wish to enter France, what you will be doing here during your permitted stay and other details regarding your trip.
Itinerary. If you plan to enter France by air, submit a flight reservation with the dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from France.
Proof of accommodation. I.e. Hotel reservation for the whole duration of the intended stay in France.
Proof of Civil Status. This could be a marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, etc.
Proof of Financial Means. For the period of stay in France. You must show evidence you possess the daily money amount of 120€ if holding no proof of prepaid accommodation. If you have already arranged your accommodation and you do not need to pay anything upon your arrival in France, this amount reduces to 65€. In case the applicant has cheaper forms of accommodation, the amount decreases to 32.25€ per day.
Travel Insurance. That covers any medical emergencies for at least €30,000 that occur in France and the whole Schengen territory.
Additional documents. Additional French Visa Requirements Based on Your Employment Status:
(1) If employed:
- Employment contract
- Current bank statement of the latest 6 months
- Leave permission from the employer
- Income Tax Return (ITR) form or Certificate of Income Tax deducted at the source of salary
(2) If self-employed:
- A copy of your business license
- Company bank statement of the latest 6 months
- Income Tax Return (ITR)
(3) If a student:
- Proof of enrolment
- No-objection certificate from school or university
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(4) If retired:
- Pension statement of the latest 6 months.
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A visa is not required for this destination.
- Visa applications should be submitted for a maximum of 6 months, and no later than 15 days, before the trip.
- Embassy fees include VFS charges of INR 1500
- Submission is as per appointment
- Approved list of Indian Travel Insurance Companies providing Travel Medical Insurance for Schengen VisaApollo Munich Health Insurance Company for the age group of 6 months to 70 years.Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company for the age group of 6 months to 70 years.Bharti AXA General Insurance Company for the age group of 3 months to 60 years.Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company for the age group of 0 month to 70 years.Cigna TTK for the age group of 0 month to 75 years.Future Generali India insurance Company for the age group of 6 months to 70 years.HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company for the age group of 3 months to 70 years.ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company for age group of 3 months to 50 years (Policies for schengen Countries 51 to 85 years).IFFCO - Tokio General Insurance Company for the age group of 3 months to 70 years.National Insurance Company for the age group of 6 months to 60 years (Schengen Plan 61 to 80 years).Reliance General Insurance Company for the age group of 3 months to 70 years.Religare Health Insurance Company (All Plans without age limit).Royal Sundaram Alliance Insurance Company for the age group of 3 months to 70 years.SBI General Insurance Company for the age group of 6 months to 70 years.Star Health & Allied Insurance Company for the age group of 6 months to 70 years.Tata AIG General Insurance Company for the age group of 6 months to 55 years (Travel Guard (without Sublimits) 56 years to 70 years and Travel Guard Senior (without Sublimits) 71 years and above).The New India Assurance Company for the age group of 6 month to 70 years.The Oriental Insurance Company for the age group of 6 months to 60 years.United India Insurance Company (without age limit).Universal Sompo General Insurance Company for the age group of 0 month to 70 years.
- Visa applications should be submitted for a maximum of 6 months, and no later than 15 days, before the trip.
- Embassy fees include VFS charges of INR 1500
- Submission is as per appointment
- Approved list of Indian Travel Insurance Companies providing Travel Medical Insurance for Schengen VisaApollo Munich Health Insurance Company for the age group of 6 months to 70 years.Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company for the age group of 6 months to 70 years.Bharti AXA General Insurance Company for the age group of 3 months to 60 years.Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company for the age group of 0 month to 70 years.Cigna TTK for the age group of 0 month to 75 years.Future Generali India insurance Company for the age group of 6 months to 70 years.HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company for the age group of 3 months to 70 years.ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company for age group of 3 months to 50 years (Policies for schengen Countries 51 to 85 years).IFFCO - Tokio General Insurance Company for the age group of 3 months to 70 years.National Insurance Company for the age group of 6 months to 60 years (Schengen Plan 61 to 80 years).Reliance General Insurance Company for the age group of 3 months to 70 years.Religare Health Insurance Company (All Plans without age limit).Royal Sundaram Alliance Insurance Company for the age group of 3 months to 70 years.SBI General Insurance Company for the age group of 6 months to 70 years.Star Health & Allied Insurance Company for the age group of 6 months to 70 years.Tata AIG General Insurance Company for the age group of 6 months to 55 years (Travel Guard (without Sublimits) 56 years to 70 years and Travel Guard Senior (without Sublimits) 71 years and above).The New India Assurance Company for the age group of 6 month to 70 years.The Oriental Insurance Company for the age group of 6 months to 60 years.United India Insurance Company (without age limit).Universal Sompo General Insurance Company for the age group of 0 month to 70 years.
France Tourist visa service fees for citizens of India
Type of visa | Validity Maximum validity refers to the period over which you are allowed to enter a given country. Validity of visa starts from the date of issuance of visa. | Processing Processing times start on the next business day following submission and serve as indications of processing times under normal circumstances only. | Embassy fee | Service fee | GSTIN (18%) | Total cost |
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Single/Multiple entry | Maximum validity refers to the period over which you are allowed to enter a given country. Validity of visa starts from the date of issuance of visa. Up to 90 days | Processing times start on the next business day following submission and serve as indications of processing times under normal circumstances only. 10-15 business days | Embassy fee:11200.00 INR Service fee:5999.00 INR GSTIN (18%):1079.82 INR Total cost:18278.82 INR | |||
Single/Multiple entry | Maximum validity refers to the period over which you are allowed to enter a given country. Validity of visa starts from the date of issuance of visa. Up to 90 days | Processing times start on the next business day following submission and serve as indications of processing times under normal circumstances only. 10-15 business days | Embassy fee:11200.00 INR Service fee:9999.00 INR GSTIN (18%):1799.82 INR Total cost:22998.82 INR |
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France Visa Policy
The visa policy of France covers the immigration rules and regulations of Mainland France in Western Europe and its overseas territories. France doesn’t have an indigenous visa policy but operates the same Schengen Policy as other countries in the Schengen Zone. This visa policy is a component of several laws that regulate the entry and exit of foreign nationals across the European Union and many other countries on the continent, excluding The Republic of Ireland, which has a separate visa policy.
According to the Schengen policy of France and its neighbors, nationals from selected countries are allowed to enter France and its territories abroad by air, land, and sea without visas if they wish to stay for up to 90 days in 6 months. Such visitors don’t have to apply to the French embassy for a visa; they only need to apply for ETIAS approval online and receive the same visa from their registered email addresses. Those whose countries are not on the visa-exempt list must obtain a visa from the embassy or consulate before traveling to France. Some also qualify for a visa on arrival, depending on their nationality.
Currently, 27 countries make up the Schengen Area, and France is one of them. The network consists of 23 European Union members and 4 non-European members that belong to the EFTA. However, some countries that don’t belong to the Schengen Area but partially implement the same Schengen policy are Liechtenstein, Cyprus, Romania, Bulgaria, Iceland, and Switzerland. These countries have separate national policies but recognize Schengen visas issued by Schengen countries.
Furthermore, French citizens are free to reside in other Schengen countries as permanent residents while accepting the same for citizens of other Schengen countries due to the freedom of movement and settlement policy.
Visa Free Countries
If you are a citizen of any of the eligible countries, you can stay in France for 6 months, including in other Schengen countries, Romania, Cyprus, and Bulgaria.
If you hold a residence permit issued by any other Schengen state or a visa, you can still enter France because of the same visa policy. Short Stay visas issued by other Schengen states remain valid for visits to France.
Visa free visitors can only visit for tourism, business and transit using their status but should they wish to stay for much longer or wish to visit for any other reason they must apply for a national or Schengen visa. Visa applications should be submitted to the embassy or consulate of France abroad.
ETIAS Visa Waiver Program For France
The Electronic Travel Information and Authorization System is a new electronic pre-vetting program introduced by the European Union to protect all member states from harmful immigration, terrorism, and health risks. This system is already in partial operation and will become fully operational and mandatory for all visitors from visa-exempt countries coming to Europe starting in 2024. This document is solely for business, transit, tourism, and medical treatment and is only meant for short visits that will not last for more than 90 days.
Applicants must submit a completed application form containing all their information such as their passport details, travel information and itinerary information. A scanned bio data page of their passport should accompany the application which will be processed speedily. Successful applicants will receive the ETIAS application in their email while inconclusive applications will be forwarded to the local processing unit in France for personalized vetting. The decision makers at the local unit will then decide whether to approve or reject the application.
ETIAS is valid for three years and is a multiple-entry document. Any eligible visitor must submit their relevant information and passport for screening and approval online. The process takes only 30 minutes or less, and you should receive feedback in that time; if you are successful, the permit will be forwarded to your email. You should note that this document is not a visa and cannot be used for long stays.
Lastly, be informed that this document is a multiple entry document which can be used to visit not only France but other European nations that are signatory to the Schengen Agreement. Holders may also visit Cyprus, Romania and Bulgaria but the total number of days spent in multiple countries should not exceed 90 days.
France Visa Online – Get your France e-Visa with VisaHQ
Are you planning for a short trip to France anytime soon? You may not need a visa from the French foreign mission if you are eligible for an e-visa online. Electronic visas are easy to apply for and are processed and issued electronically within 3 days or less if you use VisaHQ. Our platform has all the resources and information you will need to complete and submit your application.
How To Apply For ETIAS With VisaHQ?
To apply for French ETIAS, please do the following
Fill out the ETIAS form: You must fill out the ETIAS application form on our platform with the correct entries.
Attach your documents: Attach the bio-data page of your valid passport.
Get Your ETIAS: After paying the application fee, submit it for processing. The system will screen your information scores from multiple security databases, and if it doesn’t trigger any alert, the approval will be sent to your email address.
Note: If it triggers an alert, it will forward your information to the local ETIAS unit in French for further vetting, and you will receive a notification.
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France COVID-19 travel restrictions
- Entry is openTravellers no longer have any formalities to complete before arriving into mainland or overseas France, and the COVID certificate can no longer be required, irrespective of the country or area of origin.Prior to arrival requirementsValid passport. Valid national passport with at least 6 month remaining validity after the date of departure.Valid visa. Please see the instructions above if visa is needed and apply.Upon arrival restrictions😷Masks are required in enclosed and small spaces, and at large gatherings for vulnerable persons due to their age; mask-wearing is no longer mandatory in establishments open to the public, nor on board maritime, river, land and air transport.Negative COVID-19 test upon arrival: in the event of a dangerous variant, a system requiring a negative virological test upon entering France may be reinstated for travellers arriving from countries believed to be at risk.
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