France visa: how to apply? (2023)

If you are a US, Canadian, Australian, Brazilian or Mexican citizen, you do not need oneSchengen visa for France, as these countries are among those that have visa-free agreements with the European Union (EU). However, it is worth noting that from 2021 citizens will be required to apply for an ETIAS visa waiver before travelling, available online and costing €7 ($7.82). Many other countries have this regulation as well.

Citizens of countries without visa waiver agreements including China, India, Russia and all African nations including those that arePermanent residents of the USA. ÖYou have,or areGreencard-Inhaber, requires aFrance Schengen Visatravel to France. This includes travel to all countries within theEurope Schengen Area(Countries that have abolished border controls between them).

Where do I apply for my Schengen visa for France?

1. For information on how to prepare, submit, and follow up on your application, go toFrancia-visas.gouv.fr (Official France visa application website). The website also has an online portal that will guide you through the process of creating an account andfill out an online application.
2. Once you have completed your online application, you must submit it to your nearest office.VFS Global Visa Center, For details, see the France Visa website. There are nine such centers in the United States - inWashington, D.C., Boston, New York, Atlanta, Houston, Miami, Chicago, Los AngelesjSan Francisco. From there, proceed to the French Consulate in Washington, D.C., where all decisions regarding U.S. visa applications are made.
3. This is possible via the France-Visas websitefollow every step of your application, including important information, e.g. B. when to collect your passport and how to prepare for your trip to France. On the day of your appointment at the VFS Global Visa Center, you must submit a final paper version of your application as completed on the France-Visa website.
4. DeliveryYour Schengen Visa File. The visa center (or consulate) will receive you, examine your application, collect the fee, collect your biometric data (photo and fingerprints) and hold your passport and supporting documents.

Please note that appointments may not be immediately available during busy periods. It is therefore strongly recommended that you try to book an appointment at least 15 days before your departure date when traveling by air.short stay visa, the 1 month for aLong-stay visa. However, requests cannot be submitted more than 180 days before the departure date.

For more information on France USA visa applications and other consular services, visitWebsite of the French Consulate in Washington.

I am applying for a Schengen visa for France from the UK or another country, where do I do it?

More information aboutVisa to France from UK., visit this page.

And request a SchengenVisa to France from India, U.A.E. the philippines, visit this page.

Where do I apply for a Schengen visa for France in my home country?

The paperwork for the visa to France can be a real struggle. But no worry! In this video you will find answers to all your questions about obtaining a Schengen visa for France.

What documents do I need to apply for a Schengen visa for France?

In order to obtain a visa for France, you must have avisa appointmentand provide evidence:

• Application form, dated and signed:

  • Visa application France(English)

• A travel document issued less than 10 years ago, containing at least two blank pages, with a validity period of at least 3 months beyond the date you wish to leave the Schengen area, or at least 3 months in the case of a longer stay longer than the expiration date of the visa applied for.

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• Identification photo

• If you are not a US citizen, please provide proof of legal status (green card, visa and I94 or I20 endorsement for F1 visa holders or DS2019 endorsement for J1 visa holders. The signature “Travel Assistance” is valid for one year and cannot expire before the date of return to the US).

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• Purpose of travel/stay

  • Document describing the planned program (cover letter, booking confirmation of an organized trip)

  • Return ticket with prior reservation.

• travel health insurance

  • Travel health insurance certificate issued by the insurance company (covering possible costs for repatriation, emergency and/or hospital treatment, at least €30,000, valid throughout the Schengen area. Copy of your national passport)Health insurancecard is not acceptable proof of adequate coverage).

• Accommodation

  • Attestation d'accueil (in the case of accommodation by an individual) or hotel reservation or certificate of ownership of the property or rental agreement

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• Money

  • Copies of bank statements for the last 3 months (with name and address of account holder, paper copies of online accounts are acceptable) and copies of payslips for the last 3 months or statement or proof of income tax for the last year. about previous employment and income in the previous financial year or proof of pension

• socio-professional situation

  • Letter from the employer or business license/business license (in the case of self-employment). Pension notice for pensioners. If you are a student, certificate of enrollment.

Your passport must be less than 10 years old and still valid for three months after the end of your stay. Proof of accommodation may take the form of a reservation, rental or lease agreement, or a letter of access (accommodation certificate) if you are staying with family or friends stating that they will accommodate you. To prove that you can finance your trip, you must provide bank statements from the last three months and a letter from your employer or proof of trade.

How much does the French visa cost?

Schengen visa type C fees have increased since February 3, 2020:

• A visa to France now costs €80 ($88).
• For children from 6 to 12 years: €40 ($44)
• For children under 6 years: free

When should I apply for a Francevisa?

Since the introduction of the new Visa Code (February 2020), you can now apply for your Schengen visa at least 3-6 months before your travel date and at most 15 calendar days before your departure date.

It is recommended to start the visa application process 6 weeks prior to travel.

Is there anything else I should know about the Schengen visa for France?

In order to obtain your Schengen visa for France, you must prove that you can support yourself during your stay. Without prepaid accommodation you must showYou have €120 per day at your disposalof your stay.In the case of pre-booked accommodation,This is reduced to €65 or €32.25 if you have booked accommodation that can be proven to be cheap.

What do I need from my travel and medical insurance?

To obtain a Schengen visa for France, your medical and travel insurance must be valid for the entire Schengen area, including the countries you do not plan to visit, and cover accident, illness and emergency treatment and repatriation in the event of death. per cost up to a minimum of €30,000 ($33,000).

We do our best to provide you with the most reliable and up-to-date information, but visa-related rules and regulations are subject to change at any time by your country's consulate if circumstances so require. Therefore we cannot be held responsible for these changes.
Please check with the French Embassy for the conditions applicable at the time of submitting your visa application.

Why choose AXA Schengen Insurance?

In order to get your visa, you need medical and travel insurance. Costing just €22 ($24) per week of your trip, AXA's affordable travel insurance meets your visa requirements and ensures you're covered for any mishaps and accidents you or your loved ones might have.

For those who need more extensive protection, AXA's Schengen Europe Travel Insurance offers extended coverage of up to €100,000 wherever you travel in France, the Schengen area or the wider EU area. It also contains the compulsory insurance certificate required for a Schengen visa. Countries covered include the Schengen area and all European Union countries (including Ireland) + Liechtenstein, San Marino, Andorra, Monaco and Vatican City.

Those seeking a multiple-entry visa can take out our multi-trip insurance from €328 per year, which in turn covers expenses of up to €100,000.

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