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FRANCE (SCHENGEN STATES)
Consulate : Consulate General of France, Wockhardt Towers, 5th Flr, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai 400 051
Email: Visas.Bombay@diplomatie.fr 
Website:
www.consulfrance-bombay.org

VFS : Trade Centre, 3rd Floor, “G” Block,
Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai-400051

Website: www.vfs-france.co.in
VISA HANDLED BY VFS

Note: Grant of visa and validity & turn around time is consulate discretion

All visa application Business & Tourist appointment dates for submission is required whether it is a Bio [ Finger print & submission] OR  Agent submission the dates will be totally according to availability on the VFS website.

Covering letter and invitation should favor 'To, The Visa Officer, Consulate General of France, Mumbai'.

 


With Immediate effect from 17.01.2018, visa form has to be filled online after filling the visa form you be redirected to the online appointment and tracking system of VFS , manual forms will not be accepted , below is the website where you have to visit and do the needful.

Further once online and appointment taken the rest process would be the same if Bio not done applicant has to come and if Bio done in Schengen after November 2015 we can do the submission upon the appointment provided. https://france-visas.gouv.fr/ 

The Visa Application Centre’s for FRANCE in INDIA and NEPAL collect, on behalf of the French Authorities, visa applications which will be examined by Consular Services of France in INDIA. Every information you need is now available on the new France-Visas website. After filling the visa application form, you will be redirected to the on-line appointment and tracking systems of VFS Global. 

In place of visa form you have to mention Visa form online to be done and printed and appointment to be then taken form VFS website.

 

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Effective 02 November 2015, Indian citizens applying a Schengen visa will have to appear in person in order to provide biometric data (fingerprints and digital photography).  

 

The subsequent application to a Schengen Countries (after the first application effective 02 Nov 2015) for next 5 years, need not appear in person for biometric.

There are certain exemptions as follows:

·         Children under 12

·         Persons for whom the collection of fingerprints is physically impossible

·         Sovereigns and other senior members of a royal family, Heads of State and members of the national Governments with their official delegations and spouses) if they travel for official purposes.

 

Schengen States Consulate require Approved list of Indian Travel Insurance Companies Providing Travel Medical Insurance For Schengen Visa. Apollo Munich , Bajaj Allianz , HDFC Ergo , ICICI Lombard , IFFCO Tokyo, Future Generali, National, Reliance, Tata AIG, Oriental Insurance Company.

 

Note: All Schengen Countries, 20 Years passport will not be accepted and also hand written passport not accepted.

 

Note: Please take an appointment for Biometrics & Submission from the VFS website and the day the appointment taken the passenger has to appear for the Finger prints, and if passenger given biometrics after November 2015, then the Agent can submit the application on behalf of the passenger after taking an appointment.

Business Visa

  • Original Passport (Old & New) valid for 6 months and also require passport copy 1st and last page 2 sets

  • Visa form has to be filled online  (from the website - www.vfs-france.co.in ) with two signatures [ along with the form you have to have the checklist print also ]

  • Three Recent Photographs white background & without border 35mm x 45mm, 70% to 80% of the face should be seen (Photographs should not be old for more than 6 months)

  • Covering letter in Company letterhead with seal and address and contact number [ Details like travel dates in and out, passport number, designation, a brief company profile and other details about trip and expenses - Download SAMPLE letter ] (should have Courier address).

  • Invite letter in Company letterhead with seal and address and contact number [ Details like travel dates in and out, passport number, designation, a brief company profile and other details about trip and expenses.

  • Copy of Personal Income Tax Verification copy with bar code Papers for 3 years [ Form 16 and other ITR not accepted ]

  • Updated original bank statement for 6 months with applicant's name, a/c no. with bank seal & sign

  • Overseas Mediclaim policy (The passenger has to Sign on the Insurance Policy)

  • Return ticket

  • Hotel Confirmation with guest name, check-in, check-out details, payment confirmation details and hotel name and address.

  • Salary Slip for the last 3 month

  • Business visa for more than 30 days then (DDTEFP) letter Require from French Municipal Office

Tourist Visa

  • Original Passport (Old & New) valid for 6 months and also require passport copy 1st and last page 2 sets

  • Visa form has to be filled online  (from the website - www.vfs-france.co.in ) with two signatures [ along with the form you have to have the checklist print also ]

  • Three Recent Photographs white background & without border 35mm x 45mm, 70% to 80% of the face should be seen (Photographs should not be old for more than 6 months)

  • Detailed personal covering letter (should have Courier address)

  • Leave letter from the Company

  • Copy of Personal Income Tax Verification copy with bar code Papers for 3 years [ Form 16 and other ITR not accepted ]

  • Updated original bank statement for 6 months with applicant's name, a/c no. with bank seal & sign.

  • Overseas Mediclaim policy (The passenger has to Sign on the Insurance Policy)

  • Return ticket

  • Foreign exchange or International credit card

  • Hotel Confirmation with guest name, check-in, check-out details, payment confirmation details and hotel name and address.

  • Salary Slip for the last 3 month

  • If sponsored by somebody from France for a tourist visa then the consulate require original sponsorship letter

  • If the child is traveling with Single parent, consent is required from another parent on a stamp paper cost Rs. 50/- for child travel.

  • If the child is traveling alone, consent is required from both the parent on a stamp paper cost Rs. 50/- for child travel.

Time Taken

  • 5-7 Working Days

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