France Visa Requirements

Embassy of France
2/50-E Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi
Tel: 011 – 4319 6100
Fax: 011 – 4319 6119
Email: info_visa_delhi@ambafrance-in.org
Website: https://ambafrance-in.org

Business Visa Application Details:

1.   Original passport with at least 3 months validity from the date of intended travel along with the original previous passport (if any)
2.   Completely filled and signed online visa application form at https://france-visas.gouv.fr/web/france-visas/accueil?p_p_auth=BlyHruQq&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&saveLastPath=false&_58_struts_action=%2Flogin%2Flogin&p_p_id=58&p_p_lifecycle=0&_58_redirect=%2Fgroup%2Ffrance-visas%2Fsaisir-ma-demande%3FnewFlow%3Dtrue
3.   Completely filled and signed visa insurance undertaking and declaration form
4.   2 latest passport size white background photographs with face close up (do not staple the photograph)
5.   Covering letter from the applicant stating name, passport number and the purpose of travel
6.   Invitation letter from the counter part in France with the complete address and the contact details
7.   Latest original personal bank statement for the last 3 months and ITR of last three years
8.   Overseas travel insurance with the minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 for the entire duration
9.   Return air ticket and accomodation confirmation

If Self Employed / Business

1.   Relationship proof with the company (i.e. MOA if Director, Partnership deed if Partner and Proprietorship certificate if Proprietor)
2.   Company’s latest bank statement for the last 3 months and ITR of last three years

If Employed / Service person

1.   No objection certificate from the current Employer for the duration of travel
2.   Salary slip for the last three months / salary certificate from the Employer

Please note :

1.   The passport must have atleast 2 blank pages (face to face) and issued within the previous 10 years only
2.   Applicant/s bio-metrics is required and they needs to come in person to the VFS center for the same
3.   The biometrics is valid for 59 months, means they don’t need to undergo the bio-metrics again in next 59 months

Embassy of France
2/50-E Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi
Tel: 011 – 4319 6100
Fax: 011 – 4319 6119
Email: info_visa_delhi@ambafrance-in.org
Website: https://ambafrance-in.org

Visitor Visa Application Details:

1.   Original passport with at least 3 months validity from the date of intended travel along with the original previous passport (if any)
2.   Completely filled and signed online visa application form at https://france-visas.gouv.fr/web/france-visas/accueil?p_p_auth=BlyHruQq&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&saveLastPath=false&_58_struts_action=%2Flogin%2Flogin&p_p_id=58&p_p_lifecycle=0&_58_redirect=%2Fgroup%2Ffrance-visas%2Fsaisir-ma-demande%3FnewFlow%3Dtrue
3.   Completely filled and signed visa insurance undertaking and declaration form
4.   2 latest passport size white background photographs with face close up (do not staple the photograph)
5.   Covering letter from the applicant stating name, passport number and the purpose of travel
6.   Invitation letter / sponsorship letter (attestation d’accueil) & photo id proof of Inviting person
7.   Latest original personal bank statement for the last 3 months and ITR of last three years
8.   Overseas travel insurance with the minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 for the entire duration
9.   Return air ticket and accomodation details

If Self Employed / Business

1.   Relationship proof with the company (i.e. MOA if Director, Partnership deed if Partner and Proprietorship certificate if Proprietor)
2.   Company’s latest bank statement for the last 3 months and ITR of last three years

If Employed / Service person

1.   No objection certificate from the current Employer for the duration of travel
2.   Salary slip for the last three months / salary certificate from the Employer

If Student

1.   Leave sanction letter from the School / Institute, if closed then letter stating that
2.   School / Institute ID card copy

Please note :

1.   The passport must have atleast 2 blank pages (face to face) and issued within the previous 10 years only
2.   Minor traveling alone or accompanied by one parent shall provide a notarized NOC by the not traveling parent, plus copies of parents passports or signature ID proof
3.   Applicant/s bio-metrics is required and they needs to come in person to the VFS center for the same
4.   The biometrics is valid for 59 months, means they don’t need to undergo the bio-metrics again in next 59 months