The Schengen short-stay visa is issued to travelers who want to visit France for tourism, business, family visitation or any other short term purpose.
The applicant's reason for travel must be clearly stated on the visa stamped in the applicant's visa.
Application forms should be filled correctly and with all honesty.
You can also fill the France Schengen Visa application form electronically and then print a hard-copy.
Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the return date.
When you submit your application, your fingerprints will be taken and these will remain valid for 5 years.
Some applicants such as children under the age of 12 do not need to have their fingerprints taken.
Travelers on this visa are expected to have at least €14 to spend per day.
Applicants are expected to be physically present for submission of the signed application form to the appropriate embassy in India.
For accommodation, you can book hotels online.
There should be an invitation letter from the applicant's family or friends in France with their address and phone number in case the applicant would be hosted by them.
For business applicants, they are to submit an invitation letter from the French company they will be visiting and a detailed address accompanied by the dates of their visit.
A letter from your employer in India stating awareness and allowance of your business travel for the duration of your time in the country.
If there were previous trade relations between the two companies, proof of such events must be provided
The employer or the partner company must state coverage of the applicant’s expenses for the duration of stay in France on the letter of invitation.
You are required to provide the original copies of all documents with clear double-sided photocopies at the embassy. You should NOT staple the documents together.
If you are self-employed, you should submit proof of business certification such as the Business License and the company's certified bank account statements for the last three months.
There should be a detailed itinerary of the applicant's travel and a return ticket to India at the end of the applicant's stay.
Minors traveling on a short-stay visa are expected to have their birth certificate and a signed letter of consent from their parents.
They should also have copies of their parents' or guardians' IDs or passports.
Visitor Visa from India to France Requirements
A complete visa application form (Applicants must complete the right form i.e either the visa form for short stays or the other for long stays).
An original passport valid for at a minimum of 3 months and issued within the last 10 years.
Two passport-sized photos taken within the last three months and of size 45mm x 35mm.
Copies of the applicant's previous visas.
A valid travel medical insurance with a coverage of £30,000.
Proof of financial means to sustain self in France
Proof of accommodation for your entire stay in France.
Complete travel itinerary.
Certificate of criminal records.
Proof of paid visa fee.
A cover letter stating the purpose of your visit to France.
Proof of civil status in India.
Validity: 90 days Processing Time: 5-30 days Cost:
€60.00
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