Visa For France

OVERVIEW 

France is the most visited country in the world .with it’s beautiful metropolises and picturesque towns and departments in south-eastern part, France offers medieval architecture and lavish 18th century places. The most visited destination in France are Paris, Marseille,Lyon,Toulouse,the Loire Valley, Mont Saint-Michal and Dordonge.  Paris is the largest city and one of the most visited places in the world. it’s a popular tourist and travel destination with wide boulevards and elaborate buildings as well as interesting tourism attractions, such as the Eiffel Tower, the Notre-Dame Cathedral and Catacombs of Paris .All this combined tells the history of the city and the French nation. France entices people of all ages with some of the world’s most iconic landmarks, world-class art and architecture, sensational food, stunning beaches, glitzy ski resorts, beautiful countryside and a staggering amount of history.

TYPES OF VISA

Tourist Visa :

If you wish to visit France for vacation or exploring and sightseeing.

Family Visit Visa :

You will need to apply for this visa if you wish to visit friends or family members that live in France.

Business Visa :

If you need to attend a business meeting or other business-related activities in France.

WHO CAN APPLY :

Tourist Visa :

A Canada tourist visa is required if you wish to travel to France for your next holiday or Sightseeing. Indian passport holders travelling to France for tourism purposes can apply for a France visa.

Business Visa :

Business Visa for individuals attending business negotiations, discussions, conferences, seminars, etc. During the visit, they may engage in business activities that do not constitute work or employment.

Family Visit :

You can apply for this France short-stay Visitor Visa even if your family member residing in France is not a French or EU national. In this case, spouses and children under 18 can apply for a visa that allows them to enter France and remain there for up to 90 days.

When can apply :

Tourist stream :

People who wish to travel France for Holliday, Recreation or private visit purpose they can apply France tourist Visa. it is recommended that you apply at least 3 months prior to your travel date and it cannot be submitted more than 6 months prior to your planned visit.

Business Stream : 

People who wish to travel France to take part short training programmes, Internship, Conference and corporate meetings or to engage in remunerated activities, not exceeding 90 days. it is recommended that you apply at least 3 months prior to your travel date and it cannot be submitted more than 6 months prior to your planned visit.

Family Visit :

People who wish to travel France to visit their relatives and Friends they can apply family visit visa. it is recommended that you apply at least 3 months prior to your travel date and it cannot be submitted more than 6 months prior to your planned visit.

FRANCE TOURIST VISA REQUIREMENTS

1. 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.
2. Photocopies of the Passport.
3. Photocopies of visas for USA,UK or Schengen nations (if available).
4. Dully filled online application forms
5. Two recent Photographs (35 mm x 45 mm, 70 % face, white background contrast color cloth).
6. Dully signed cover letter on letterhead. For self employed /Business man traveling on tourist visa, a covering letter preferably on company’s letterhead.
7. Photocopy of hotel booking/Sponsorship Certificate. ( Attestation D’accueil, original)

if visit relatives required Invitation letter, Invitee ID Card copy and Invitee financial documents.

8. Photocopy of Travel Itinerary
9. Photocopy of insurance policy (international insurance,Equvalent to 30,000 Euros). The original will be required for verification
10. Occupation proof :

If Employed : Salary slip last 03 months and NOC letter from Organization.

If Business : Company Registration Certificate and GST certificate along with financial documents.

if Self Employed : A copy of Business License,Comapny Bank statement last 06 months, Income Tax Return.

11. Return tickets. (If you are traveling France to other schengen states required Sector ticket along with accommodation proof).
12. Personal IT returns last 03 years along with last 06 month original bank statement – if Employed.
13. Personal IT returns along with Company IT returns (03 years) and Personal and company bank statement last 06 months(Original) – if Business.
14. If student required student ID Card copy along with NOC letter.
15. For students under 18, applicants are requested by the French authorities to provide with either a photocopy of certificate from their school or university or any other documents as a proof of their enrollment as a student or apprentice.

The photocopy of certificate from school or university or any other proof of professional or educative occupation is also requested whenever a young person over 18 is depending on his parents for his /her living expenses.

16. Birth Certificate – for children under the age of 18 years.

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

FRANCE BUSINESS VISA REQUIREMENTS

1. The Applicant should have a original passport valid for at least 06 months from date of application for the visa. One photocopy of the first and last page of the passport and photocopies of valid visa are required. Passport valid for more than 10 yrs will not be accepted as the main required travel document. it is mandatory to have two blank pages each other.

The photocopy of passport photo page and address page of the applicant.

2. Photocopies of valid US,Uk and previous schengen visas if any.
3. Two recent photographs (35 mm x 45 mm) with white background ,70 to 80 % face coverage, photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality color printed on photo quality paper.
4. Filled up online application form. (All applicants should mention their mobile no. and E-Mail id on visa application form.
5. Covering letter on Company letter head, mentioning name and designation of the applicant and that of the signatory of managerial or executive level giving brief sketch of applicants Itinerary, name, Address and email of the company to be visited .
6. A copy of Invitation letter from French company  and Invitee ID card copy.
7. Accommodation proof of entire schengen state.
8. Copy of last 03 years IT returns and last 06 months bank statement with bank seal and signature. (Personal and company).
9. Last 03 month Salary slip and NOC letter from Organization.
10. Overseas medical Insurance (Equivalent 30,000 euro). Please carry the original Insurance at the time of submission for verification.
11. Confirmed onward/return air tkt.
12. Company registration certificate.
13. Visa application fees.

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