For short-term visits, you will typically apply for a Schengen Visa (Type C), which includes:
- Tourist Visa – For tourism, sightseeing, and leisure purposes.
- Business Visa – For attending business meetings, conferences, or professional activities.
- Family or Friend Visit Visa – For visiting family or friends living in France.
- Transit Visa – For short stopovers if you’re traveling through France on your way to another country.
Citizens of EU/EEA countries and certain others (e.g., USA, Canada, Australia) can travel visa-free for up to 90 days in a 180-day period.
If your country is not visa-exempt, you’ll need to apply for a Schengen Visa.
- Visa Application Form – Complete and sign the form available on the French consulate/embassy website.
- Valid Passport – At least 3 months beyond stay, with 2 blank pages.
- Passport Photos – Two recent photos meeting Schengen requirements.
- Travel Itinerary – Round-trip flights or transport proof.
- Accommodation Proof – Hotel bookings or invitation letter from a host.
- Travel Insurance – €30,000 coverage for the entire Schengen area.
- Financial Proof – Bank statements, job letter, or sponsorship (~€120/day).
- Tourism: Detailed trip itinerary.
- Family visit: Host's invitation letter.
- Business: Invitation letter from French company.
- Proof of Ties – Job contract, property documents, family relationships.
Purpose of Visit –
- Submit Application – At the French consulate or through a visa center like VFS Global.
- Visa Fees – €80 for adults (reduced for students/children).
- Processing Time – Around 15 working days (apply 3–4 weeks in advance).
- Visa Interview – May be required; covers visit purpose and home country ties.
Once approved, a Schengen Visa sticker will be placed in your passport, allowing travel to France and other Schengen countries.
- Eligibility Check – Visa-free status or visa requirement
- Document Preparation – Help with required documents
- Application Submission – Guidance on submitting to embassy or VFS
- Travel Insurance Assistance – Matching Schengen rules
- Financial Proof Help – Assistance with bank or sponsor documents
- Interview Coaching – Practice sessions and tips
- Post-Visa Support – Help with travel, stay, or queries
- Staying over 90 days? Apply for a Long-Stay Visa (Type D)
- Purposes: Work, study, or family reunification
- VisaCandy supports long-stay visa application processes
- Choose correct entry type: single/double/multiple
- No work allowed on a tourist visa
- Validity and stay: Typically 90 days in a 180-day period
- VisaCandy helps ensure a smooth and successful application
Let me know if you need help with your France Visit Visa!