France Visa for Indian Passport Holders

• Appointment - One should schedule an appointment with the visa office. This can be done by pre-booking it through the official website of the visa application center . Appointments can be taken from Monday to Friday between 8am and 5pm, in either New Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, Kolkata or Chennai.
• Application form - Once an appointment has been booked, make sure that the application form is duly filled. The form can be downloaded from the VFS website .
• Verification - The interview will be held on the date provided by officials. The visa will be approved if all documents are in place and other requirements are met.

France Visa Application

There are two different visas offered by the French Embassy/Consulate in the country. The short-term visa is designed for tourists or individuals who wish to visit the country on business. The long-term visa is designed for individuals looking to stay in France for an extended period.

Individuals will have to provide details like their name, nationality, date of birth, purpose of visit, duration of stay, occupation, employment details, etc. in order for the Embassy/Consulate to process an application. The form should be submitted by them directly, when they come for their appointment.

Documents Required for French Visa from India

Individuals who are looking forward to visit France will need to submit the following documents in order for their visa application to be processed:

• Original passport - The passport should be valid for a minimum of 3 months after the trip and should have a minimum of 2 blank pages.
• Photocopies of the address and photo in the passport (2 copies).
• Photocopies of visas for US, UK or Schengen nations (if available).
• Duly filled application form.
• Latest passport size photographs (2).
• Duly signed cover letter.
• Photocopy of hotel booking/sponsorship certificate.
• Photocopy of travel itinerary.
• Proof of income - This is through copies of IT returns and updated bank statements of the last 3 months.
• Photocopy of insurance policy (international insurance). The original will be required for verification.
• Photocopy of air tickets.
• Duly filled and signed visa insurance form.
• In case of minors traveling alone, the parents/guardians should authorize the same through relevant authorities. Copy of ID of parent should be submitted.
• Students applying for a student visa should provide proof of enrollment.
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer/college.
• Married couples wishing to travel to France should provide their marriage certificate.
• Birth certificate - for children under the age of 18 years.

The documents needed vary, depending on the type of visa applied. Additional documents could be required, on a case to case basis.

France Visa Fees in India

The fees depends on the type of visa an individual is applying for, with the table below highlighting the different fees.

Note that the price in Rs. is subject to change with changes in currency rates. In addition to the aforementioned fee, a service charge of Rs.1,467 will also be levied.

France Visa Status Tracking

Individuals who have applied for a visa and have completed their appointment can check their visa status online . They will have to submit their receipt number and date of birth to see the updated status.