France Visa

Delhi
Mumbai
Bangalore

Delhi

    Address: 2/50-E, Shantipath, New Delhi.
    Tel : 43196100
    Fax : 43196119
    Email : webmaster@ambafrance-in.org
    www.vfs-france.co.in

    BUSINESS VISA: Valid passport must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets.
    1 Form to be filled and duly signed at two places(column #37 and in last) by the passenger in his own handwriting only.
    2 Photos (The white background photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure 3.5 cms x 4.5 cms with the head centred in the frame. The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure about 3 cms) Covering letter on Business Letterhead.
    Copy of Air Ticket (showing departure after 10 working days from the day the case is applied).
    Hotel Confirmation.
    Invitation.
    Exchange Or Credit Card Copy.
    Insurance (only TATA, BAJAJ or ICICI, or any other insurance that has Repatriation Column duly filled and highlighted).
    3 months Personal as well as company bank statement.
    Three months salery certificate if employed.
    2 yrs personal IT papers.
    Proof of occupation.
    Copy of Company Registration Certificate of Indian Company.
    For applicants going on training purposes, the invitee organisation has to get a clearance from the DDTEFP department of the French ministry in France and photocopy of the DDTEFP has to be attached with the covering letter from the invitee.
    Fees: Short stay/Transit Rs. 4286/- (Adult).
    Short stay/Transit Rs. 2500/- (Child).
    Draft to be made in favour of VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd. A/C NO 24105037330 VFS charges of Rs. 764/- per passport in addition to above mentioned fee.

    Time Taken: Minimum 4 working days.

    Submission: Monday to Friday.

    Collection: Monday to Friday.

    VISA SECTION WORKING DAYS: Monday to Friday.
    Address: 2/50-E, Shantipath, New Delhi.
    Tel : 43196100
    Fax : 43196119
    Email : webmaster@ambafrance-in.org
    www.vfs-france.co.in

    TOURIST VISA: Valid passport must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets.
    1 Form to be filled and duly signed at two places(column #37 and in last) by the passenger in his own handwriting only.
    2 Photos ( The white background photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure 3.5 cms x 4.5 cms with the head centred in the frame. The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure about 3 cms)
    Covering letter on Business Letterhead.
    NOC from the working Company.
    Copy of Airticket(showing departure after 10 working days from the day the case is applied)
    Exchange Or Credit Card Copy
    Passengers contact details
    Proof of Hotel confirmation from France (with address and contact details) if pax going to stay with any relative then relative should send original Attestation De Accueil from France
    Original Insurance (only TATA, BAJAJ or ICICI, or any other insurance that has Repatriation Column duly filled and highlighted).
    3 months personal bank statement
    2 yrs personal IT papers
    Occupational proof.
    In case of child travelling, NOC from School OR College.

    Fees: Short stay/Transit Rs. 4286/- (Adult).
    Short stay/Transit Rs. 2500/- (Child).
    Draft to be made in favour of VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd. A/C NO 24105037330 VFS charges of Rs. 764/- per passport in addition to above mentioned fee.

    Time Taken: Minimum 4 working days.

    Submission: Monday to Friday.

    Collection: Monday to Friday.
    VISA SECTION WORKING DAYS: Monday to Friday.

    Gen Req: Photo Appearance: The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly The face should cover about 70-80 percent of the photo area The photograph MUST be in color and have only a white or light background. Photos with dark busy or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted
    In general the applicants head including both face and hair should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed
    Sunglasses or other wear which detracts from the face are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons an eye patch, for example.
    A photograph depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable
    Address: 52/50-E, Shantipath, New Delhi.
    Tel : 43196100
    Fax : 43196119
    Email : webmaster@ambafrance-in.org
    www.vfs-france.co.in

    WORK VISA: Valid passport must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets.
    The Applicants Employer in France has to make an Application at the Office Des Migrations Internationales (Omi - Office of Population Migration) for an Employment Contract. This organization is represented in each French Department. It will examine the Application and get in Touch Directly with the French Consulate under which the Applicant come. The consulate in turn will summon the Applicant for issueing the Visa.
    1) Valid passport with validity of more than six months.
    2) 1 Visa application form duly filled in and signed (photocopy can be used).
    3) Two recent passport size colour photographs, 3.5 x 4.5 CM (80% of the face should be visible without border and taken against a light background with matt or semi matt finish.
    4) Covering letter from the applicant on companies letter head stating his name, designation, purpose and duration of visit.
    5) Original Employment Contract to be arranged by the counterpart French Company.
    6) Foreign exchange duly endorsed / copy of credit card.
    7) Confirmed One Way air ticket.
    8) Brief Company Profile.
    8) IT papers for the last three years.
    9) Bank statement for the last 3 months.
    10) Stay Confirmation.

    Medical Requirements: Original Insurance,minimum 30 days (only TATA, BAJAJ or ICICI, or any other insurance that has Repatriation Column duly filled and highlighted with seal of the Insurance Company).

    Fees: Rs. 7071/-
    Draft to be made in favour of VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd. A/C NO 24105037330 VFS charges of Rs. 764/- per passport in addition to above mentioned fee.

    Time Taken: Min 10 working days

    Submission: As per interview schedule

    Submission Time: 9:30am to 11:00pm

    Collection: Monday To Friday

    Collection Time: 02:00pm To 04:00pm

Mumbai

    Address: Wockhardt Tower 5th Floor, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai 400 051.
    Tel : 022- 66694000 Fax : 022-66694066
    Visa handled by VFS from the follobwing address : 2nd Floor, Aurum House, Plot No 25, Dadyseth Lane, Chowpatty Band Stand
    Near Bombay Garage, Babulnath, Mumbai 400007
    Helpline No: 0120- 6641099(GURGAON)

    BUSINESS VISA: Valid passport must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets.
    1 Form
    2 Photo (Passport size, in white background with face nearly 80% of the photo area)
    Overseas Mediclaim policy with 30000 Euro coverage.
    Return Confirmed Air Tickets with dates matching with stay in France.
    Covering letter explaining the reason of travel with name and designation of the signatory and that of the person travelling.
    Invitation.
    Hotel Confirmation mentioning the Name, Address and Contact details of the Hotel in France.
    Proof of Income i.e. last 3 years IT Challan.
    Personal Latest Bank Statement (last 3 months).
    1) Submission only by prior appointment which will be taken by us as we are the authorised agent.
    2) For Minors travelling without either of the parents, NOC on Rs.100/- stamp paper duly notarised by the home department and with parents signature is a must.
    3) If the stay in France is for more than 30days, then the host organization has to get a clearance from the DDTEFP department of the French ministry in France without which visas will not be issued from here.

    Fees: Short stay/Transit Rs. 4286/- (Adult).

    Short stay/Transit Rs. 2500/- (Child). VFS charges of Rs. 764/- per passport in addition to above mentioned fee.

    Time Taken: 2 working days after biometric.

    Submission: Monday to Friday.

    Submission Time: 1300 hrs to 1400 hrs.

    Collection: Monday to Friday.

    Collection Time: 1300 hrs to 1500 hrs.

    VISA SECTION WORKING DAYS: Monday to Friday.
    Address: Wockhardt Tower 5th Floor, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai 400 051.
    Tel : 022- 66694000 Fax : 022-66694066
    Visa handled by VFS from the follobwing address : 2nd Floor, Aurum House, Plot No 25, Dadyseth Lane, Chowpatty Band Stand
    Near Bombay Garage, Babulnath, Mumbai 400007
    Helpline No: 0120- 6641099(GURGAON)

    TOURIST VISA: Valid passport must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets.
    1 Form
    2 Photo (Passport size, In white background with face nearly 80% of the photo area)
    Overseas Mediclaim policy with 30000 Euro coverage. Return Confirmed Air Tickets with dates matching with stay in France.
    Covering letter explaining the reason of travel with name and designation of the signatory and that of the person travelling.
    Hotel Confirmation mentioning the Name, Address and Contact details of the Hotel in France.
    Proof of Income i.e. last 3 years IT Challan.
    Personal Latest Bank Statement (last 3 months).NOC Letter from the Company if applicant is in Service.
    Students must submit bonafide certificate from School or College
    1) Submission only by prior appointment which will be taken by us as we are the authorised agent.
    2) For Minors travelling without either of the parents, NOC on Rs.100/- stamp paper duly notarised by the home department and with parents signature is a must.
    3) If the stay in France is for more than 30days, then the host organization has to get a clearance from the DDTEFP department of the French ministry in France without which visas will not be issued from here.
    1) Submission only by prior appointment which will be taken by us as we are the authorised agent. 2) For Minors travelling without either of the parents, NOC on Rs.100/- stamp paper duly notarised by the home department and with parents signature is a must. 3) If the stay in France is for more than 30days, then the host organization has to get a clearance from the DDTEFP department of the French ministry in France without which visas will not be issued from here.

    Fees: Short stay/Transit Rs. 4286/- (Adult).
    Short stay/Transit Rs. 2500/- (Child).
    VFS charges of Rs. 764/- per passport in addition to above mentioned fee.

    Time Taken: 2 working days after biometric.

    Submission: Monday to Friday.

    Submission Time: 1300 hrs to 1400 hrs.

    Collection: Monday to Friday.

    VISA SECTION WORKING DAYS: Monday to Friday.
    Address: Wockhardt Tower 5th Floor, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai 400 051.
    Tel : 022- 66694000 Fax : 022-66694066
    Visa handled by VFS from the follobwing address : 2nd Floor, Aurum House, Plot No 25, Dadyseth Lane, Chowpatty Band Stand
    Near Bombay Garage, Babulnath, Mumbai 400007
    Helpline No: 0120- 6641099(GURGAON)

    TRANSIT VISA: Valid passport must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets.
    1 Form
    2 Photo (Passport size, in white background with face nearly 80% of the photo area)
    Copy of onward visa.
    Return Confirmed Air Tickets.
    Covering letter explaining the reason of travel with name and designation of the signatory and that of the person travelling. Pax to come personally for Finger Printing process next day after the submission of the application without which visa will not be granted. (Time will be given by us on phone).
    1) Submission only by prior appointment which will be taken by us as we are the authorised agent.
    2) For Minors travelling without either of the parents, NOC on Rs.100/- stamp paper duly notarised by the home department and with parents signature is a must.
    3) If the stay in France is for more than 30days, then the host organization has to get a clearance from the DDTEFP department of the French ministry in France without which visas will not be issued from here.
    Fees: Short stay/Transit Rs. 4286/- (Adult).
    Short stay/Transit Rs. 2500/- (Child).
    VFS charges of Rs. 764/- per passport in addition to above mentioned fee.

    Time Taken: 2 working days after biometric.

    Submission: Monday to Friday.

    Submission Time: 1300 hrs to 1400 hrs.

    Collection: Monday to Friday.

    VISA SECTION WORKING DAYS: Monday to Friday.

Bangalore

    Address: 21, Palace Road (opposite Mount Carmel College) Bangalore - 560 052. Karnataka State.
    Tel [0091] (80) 22 14 12 00
    Tel [0091] (80) 22 14 12 19
    Email: visas.bangalore-fslt@diplomatie.gouv.fr
    Visa online link: http://bangalore.ambafrance-in.org/spip.php?article598

    BUSINESS VISA: Is applicable in case you are travelling on business / company work. This visa is given for travel of less than 90 days.
    To apply for a visa, you have to come with an original and a copy of all the necessary documents. You may be asked to show your original documents at the time of your interview, therefore please carry your original documents with you. All photocopies must be in black and white and on A4 size paper
    Mandatory Documents:
    Valid passport must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets.
    1.Passport + one copy of the identity pages, your passport must have been issued less than tenyears ago, have a validity of maximum 10 years and be valid for at least three months afteryour return to India. Your passport must have two blank pages to affix the visa. (The amendment pages are not suitable for visas).
    2.One Schengen (short stay) application form with all columns filled in and TWO recent photographs in the size of 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm with light white/grey background, head uncovered.
    Please print in black. Indicate also your phone numbers and e-mail.
    3.Original cover letter from the company mentioning name and designation of the applicant and that of the signatory of managerial or executive level giving brief sketch of applicants itinerary, name and address of the company to be visited.
    4.Invitation letter from French company
    5.Copy of income tax papers of last three years / last 3 months bank statement / last 3 months salary slips
    6.Copy of overseas medical insurance policy + repatriation, evacuation cover (equivalent to 30.000 Euros)
    7.Copy of air ticket or PNR (booking printout) The documents must be arranged in the order given above.

    Fees: Short stay/Transit Rs.4196/- (Adult).
    Short stay/Transit Rs.2448/- (Child).
    VFS charges of Rs 764/- per passport in addition to above mentioned fee.

    Submission Time: 09:00 - 13:00HRS

    Gen Req: General
    The photograph for each visa applicant must be an unmounted, full face photo, as described below
    The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.
    One extra (1) photograph must be submitted stapled or glued to the application form
    Photo Size
    The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure: 3.5 cms x 4.5 cms with the head centred in the frame.
    The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure 3.6 cms.
    Photo Appearance
    The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly.
    The photograph MUST be in color and have only a white or light background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
    In general, the applicants head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed Sunglasses or other wear, which detracts from the face, are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons (an eye patch, for example).
    A photograph depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.
    Attaching the Photo to the Application form
    Staple or glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space. If the photograph is stapled, staples should be placed as far away as possible from the applicant face
    Address: 21, Palace Road (opposite Mount Carmel College) Bangalore - 560 052. Karnataka State.
    Tel [0091] (80) 22 14 12 00
    Tel [0091] (80) 22 14 12 19
    Email: visas.bangalore-fslt@diplomatie.gouv.fr
    Visa online link: http://bangalore.ambafrance-in.org/spip.php?article598

    EMPLOYMENT VISA: For general information concerning employment in France, visit the official web site of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
    http://www.immigration.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/immigrationprofessionnelle_etrangers_anglais.pdf
    Employer sponsored visa
    If you are seeking employment in France it is up to your employer to submit an application to DIRECCTE - Direction Régionale des Entreprises, de la Concurrence, de la Consommation, du Travail et de l’Emploi (Ministry of Labour at the regional level) for an employment contract. If the application is accepted, DIRECCTE will then forward the file to OFII – Office Français de l’Immigration et de l’Intégration (French office for immigration and integration) for final approval. Once OFII approval reaches the Consulate, you will be notified by e-mail to schedule an appointment through our website.
    You can apply at the French Consulate in Bangalore only if you reside in the States of Karnataka or Andhra Pradesh.
    Download long stay application form
    Mandatory Documents:
    Valid passport must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets.
    1. Passport + one copy of the identity pages, your passport must have been issued less than ten years ago,have a validity of maximum 10 years and be valid for at least three months after your return to India. Your passport must have two blank pages to affix the visa. (The amendment pages are not suitable for visas). Children must travel on their individual passports.
    2. One Schengen (short stay) application form with all columns filled in and TWO recent photographs in the size of 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm with light white/grey background, head uncovered. Please print in black. Indicate also your phone numbers and e-mail,
    3.Cover letter in original.
    4.The OFII employment contract
    5.One OFII form Please only complete the top part referring to Rubrique à remplir lors de la demande de visa Important!
    The departure date must be mentioned on the visa application form.
    Dependants must apply with principal applicant through DIRECCTE/OFII procedure. Name of spouse and children must be mentioned in the OFII file to have a visa issued.
    Copies of Marriage Certificate for spouse and Birth Certificate for children must be attached to the application.
    or children between 6 to 16 years old, registration to the school is compulsory and documents confirming the same have to be submitted to the consulate.
    Important: The OFII form has to be filled out by all employees and their dependents except by employees on assignment and seconded employees and their dependents that will have to apply for a carte de séjour at their local Préfecture.
    REMARKS: The Visa Officer has full authority to request more documents than those submitted by the applicant. It is necessary that you carry the original documents used to obtain the visa with you at all times. Border authorities may request that you show them upon entry to France. Note that the visa does not in itself grant you the right to enter a French territory.

    Submission Time: 09:00 - 13:00HRS

    Gen Req: General
    The photograph for each visa applicant must be an unmounted, full face photo, as described below
    The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.
    One extra (1) photograph must be submitted stapled or glued to the application form
    Photo Size
    The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure: 3.5 cms x 4.5 cms with the head centred in the frame.
    The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure 3.6 cms.
    Photo Appearance
    The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly.
    The photograph MUST be in color and have only a white or light background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
    In general, the applicants head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed
    Sunglasses or other wear, which detracts from the face, are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons (an eye patch, for example).
    A photograph depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.
    Attaching the Photo to the Application form
    Staple or glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space. If the photograph is stapled, staples should be placed as far away as possible from the applicant face
    Address: 21, Palace Road (opposite Mount Carmel College) Bangalore - 560 052. Karnataka State.
    Tel [0091] (80) 22 14 12 00
    Tel [0091] (80) 22 14 12 19
    Email: visas.bangalore-fslt@diplomatie.gouv.fr
    Visa online link: http://bangalore.ambafrance-in.org/spip.php?article598

    TOURIST VISA: Valid passport must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets.
    1. Passport + one copy of the identity pages, your passport must have been issued less than ten years ago,have a validity of maximum 10 years and be valid for at least three months after your return to India. Your passport must have two blank pages to affix the visa. (The amendment pages are not suitable for visas). Children must travel on their individual passports.
    2. One Schengen (short stay) application form with all columns filled in and TWO recent photographs in the size of 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm with light white/grey background with head uncovered. Please print in black. Indicate also your phone numbers and e-mail,
    3. Original cover letter
    4. Copy of confirmed attestation d accueil* (Proof of Accommodation) with invitation letter in original or hotel reservation
    5. Copy of itinerary prepared by the travel agency (only for those going on tour)
    6. Copy of income tax papers of last three years / last 3 months bank statements / last 3 months salary slips
    7. Copy of overseas medical insurance policy + repatriation, evacuation cover (equivalent to 30.000 Euros)
    8. Copy of air ticket or PNR (booking printout)
    9. The visa issued by the country of final destination, if needed
    The documents must be arranged in the order given above.
    Employed applicants should submit a letter from the employer with details of employment and leave.
    Self employed applicants should submit proof of business i.e. firm’s registration or partnership deed.
    Unemployed applicants and students can submit their spouse / parents financial papers and a letter of employment or business. Copy of marriage certificate wherever necessary for e.g. if wife’s passport is in maiden name.
    Students must submit a school certificate / identity card
    Minors, if travelling with one parent / none of the parents, NOC (no objection certificate) is required from the other parent / both parents in the form of an affidavit.
    Each application must be supported by a copy of the requisite documents.
    Foreign students must hold a valid Indian residency card valid at least for three month after their return to India.
    *Attestation d accueil (Proof of Accomodation) Your host in France can obtain this document at the Town Hall of his/her residence, by showing a proof of identity and two proofs of residence(lease and phone bill, utility bill, etc.) This document must be mailed to you and then presented to the visa officer at the time that you solicit a visa for France.
    REMARKS: The Visa Officer has full authority to request more documents than those submitted by the applicant.
    All photocopies must be in black and white and on A4 size paper