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