France

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Embassy Address in India

DELHI
Embassy of France
2 / 50 -E Shantipath Chankya Puri,
New Delhi-110021
Tel : (11) 24196100
Fax (11) 24196119

Submission through VFS www.vfs-france.co.in with prior appointment

Note : – Only except Delhi, Haryana,Rajasthan,Uttar Pradesh,Bihar , Jharkhand, Uttranchal,
Jammu & Kashmir,Punjab,Himachal Pradesh Sikkim and West Bengal Resident
passport Holders.

MUMBAI
Consulate General Of France
Hoechst House, 7th Floor Nariman Point,
Mumbai -400021
Tel : (22) 56694000
Fax: (22) 56694066

Note : – Only accept Maharashtra,Goa,Madhya Pradesh,Andhra Pradesh and Karnatka resident
passport holders.

Schengen Member States:

Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Sweden, Switzerland Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak, Poland, Estonia,Slovenia,Latvia and Lithuania

Visa Requirements

Tourist Original passport VALID FOR SIX MONTHS at time of making the application with minimum 2 blank pages(face to face) issued from Northern India.
Plus one photocopy of the photo page of passport. The passport should be issued less than 10 years ago.
The photocopy of Passport photo page and address page of the applicant.
Photocopies of previous valid US, U.K. and previous Schengen visas.
All the Old Passports.
One application form with all COLUMNS filled in and 2 recent Passport size PHOTOGRAPHS of Dimension 3.5cmx4.5cm with plain clear light background.

ALL APPLICANTS SHOULD MENTION THEIR MOBILE NUMBER ON THE VISA APPLICATION FORM.
TRAVEL AGENTS AUTHORIZED BY THE EMBASSY OF FRANCE MUST MENTION THE APPLICANTS MOBILE NUMBER ON THE VISA APPLICATION
FORM AND NOT THEIR OWN MOBILE NUMBER OR TRAVEL AGENCY NUMBER.

Personal Typed Covering letter in ORIGINAL signed by the applicant addressed to The Visa Officer, Embassy of France, New Delhi.
Occupation Proof – If Self Employed then covering letter on business letter head OR If Employed then NOC from Employer in original.
Last 6 months Personal bank statements in original with Bank seal.
Last 3 years IT Returns
Salary Slips for last 6 months if employed/ Business Ownership proof if self employed.
Copy of air ticket or PNR (booking printout).
Travel Health Insurance.
Complete Hotel Reservation for the entire Schengen Stay shown as per Air Ticket.
Euro Rail Tickets whenever necessary.
Day to day tour Itinerary with the brief description of the Schengen Stay.
Copy of Marriage Certificate is required if Spouse’s name is not mentioned on each other Passport.

The documents must be arranged in the order given above and Embassy may ask for any additional Documents and Call for Interview.

We can submit the Application to VFS Centre as per the availability of submission Slots given by the VFS Centre.

Business Application form and Additional forms completely filled and signed by the applicant.
Two recent passport-size photographs (3.5cm x 4.5cm) in color with good resemblance, 70-80% face coverage on mat-finish. Photograph should not be more than 3 months old.
The Passport should be valid for at least three months (any other type of travel document should be valid for at least six months), beyond the intended duration of stay in the Schengen territory and with at least two blank pages to affix the visa. Passports valid for more than 10 years will not be accepted as the main required travel document.
All the Old Passports.
Typed Cover letter on Indian’s Company letter head if self Employed along with Business Registration Proof addressed to The Visa Officer, Embassy of France, New Delhi otherwise NOC from Employer in Original along with pay slips for last 6 months updated if employed.
Scanned copy of Invitation letter from France Invitee Co. on their Official letter head duly signed and stamped by the Signatory.
Overseas Travel Medical Insurance valid across all Schengen countries .The insurance should cover the Applicant for all risks like accidents, illness, and medical-emergency evacuation for an amount of at least 30,000 Euros or equivalent. The policy should clearly specify the period of validity, covering the entire duration of the trip including the date of arrival & departure.
Return air ticket.
Hotel Reservation as per the Stay shown in Air Ticket (GTA Bookings will not be accepted)
Day to day tour Itinerary.
Evidence of source of Financial support such as :

Personal Bank statement for last six months in original duly stamped and signed + Copy of updated Personal ITR/ Form no. 16 for last 3 years.

Company’s Last 6 months updated Personal in original with Bank seal and Copy of Last 3 years IT Returns if self employed.
Two Copies of first & last page of the passport to be submitted along with copies of previous Schengen/ US/ UK and Canada Visas.
Applicant could be asked for additional documents or may be called for an Interview if desired by The Embassy.

Transit Visa Fee and other documents same as Tourist
Visa Fee

This is the Common Visa Fees structure for Tourist and Business.
Visa Fee – Rs. 3,896/- + VFS Service Charges – Rs. 750/-

Processing Time Tourist 10-12 working days
Business Minimum 15 working days

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