FranceVisit Visa

Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C)

Tourism, visiting family/friends, business meetings

Duration: Up to 90 days in any 180-day periodFee: €80Processing: 15–30 days

Requirements & Documents

  1. 1Valid passport (3+ months validity beyond departure)
  2. 2Two biometric photos (35x45mm)
  3. 3Completed France-Visas online form
  4. 4Travel insurance (€30,000+ coverage)
  5. 5Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or Attestation d'Accueil from French host)
  6. 6Flight reservations (round trip)
  7. 7Bank statements (last 3 months)
  8. 8Employment letter or business documents
  9. 9Detailed day-by-day itinerary

Important Notes

Apply via VFS Global. Attestation d'Accueil must be obtained by host from French town hall (€30 fee).

Visa Summary

CountryFrance
Visa TypeSchengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C)
CategoryVisit
DurationUp to 90 days in any 180-day period
Fee€80
Processing15–30 days

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