France is, and always will be, a dream destination. Multicultural and friendly France beckons travelers looking for a dash of romance coupled with a dip into history; a culinary surprise served with a view of some of the best architecture anywhere in the world. A trip to France features on most travel bucket lists, and can also be combined with a Europe tour. Skyscanner lets you know, in simple words, how to get your hands on a France visa.
Find flights to FranceThere are two ways to apply for a visa to France:
Option 1: Fill up an online application form (a visa centre provides this service), print it out, and sign it.
Option 2: You may download the application form from the French Embassy website, fill it up, and sign it.
Types of visas to France
France has 3 main visa categories of which the Schengen Short Stay Visa is required for a regular tourist visit. The other types of visas are Airport Transit Visa and Long Stay Visa. A Schengen Short Stay Visa allows you to stay in France for up to 90 days over a 180-day period.
If you already have a valid Schengen Short Stay Visa issued by another Schengen state, you do not need another visa to visit France. But, you will need proof of your reason for stay in France as well as your means of subsistence upon your arrival in France.
France visa application process
Headed to France? You are going to need your passport, a France visa and flight tickets. The following is a list of documents required for a Schengen Short Stay Visa application to France.
- A passport issued for less than ten years, and valid for at least three months after your planned date of departure from the Schengen area. The passport must also have at least two consecutive blank pages.
- Two recent ID photographs taken as specified.
- Documents (originals and copies) detailing the reason for your trip.
- Return flight tickets
- Hotel reservations
- A payment method for fee to be paid upon filing the application.
- A filled up online application form.
- An appointment for between three months and fifteen days before your departure date.
- Get your file checked, deposit fee, passport and biometrics (photograph and fingerprints) at the service provider centre.
Track your application directly with the embassy/consulate or the service provider, if you applied through one.
How much does a France visa cost?
The fee for a French visa depends on the category of visa you are applying for. A Short Stay Visa for an Indian citizen will cost Euro 60. For a detailed look at various visa costs, click here.
Reaching France
Most major Indian cities are connected to various cities in France with direct flights departing multiple times through the day. If you are headed to France, but not yet sure where to start your French tour, try out Skyscanner’s Country Search tool. This user friendly tool will help you decide which is the cheapest city/airport to land at.
Find flights to FranceNow that you know all there is to know about getting a France visa, log on to Skyscanner and book those cheap flights!
Note: Information and data provided on this page is correct as of 20 August 2018.
