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France visa
Having to get a visa to France takes all the fun out of traveling.
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- nTourist visanot required
- nBusiness visanot required
- rStudent visarequired
Visa is not required for a stay up to 90 days within a 180-day period
Visa is not required for a stay up to 90 days within a 180-day period
Travelers who arrive in France via air and sea, will need to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test performed no longer than 72 hours prior to arrival in the country.
Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form.
Passport copy. A clear scan of the information page of your valid, signed passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity after your intended departure from the Schengen Area and at least 2 blank visa pages. Please do NOT send your original passport.
Passport-type photograph. Include a passport style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.
Proof of residency. Copy of driver's license, state issued ID, or major utility bill (Water, Gas, Electric, Sewage) for the most recent month, showing the applicant's name and current address.
Health insurance. Proof of international health insurance with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000, specifically covering travel to Schengen states is required. The policy should cover all expenses for repatriation, emergency medical aid, and hospital treatment for the period of stay. Applicants can get a free quote and purchase valid travel insurance from our affiliate.
Enrollment Letter. Please provide a copy of letter confirming your enrollment from university/college/school in the destination country, including: name, address, and registration number with the Department of Education in France, full payment of tuition, duration of the program, subjects of study, and hours per week of study, which must be at least 20.
Financial Support. Proof of financial means, at least $700 USD per month of stay. Accepted forms: A letter from the school in France assuming full financial responsibility during your stay, proof of financial aid or scholarship, personal bank statements, or a notarized letter from the parents or legal guardians guaranteeing support. Please follow notarization instructions.
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A visa is not required for this destination.
A visa is not required for this destination.
Sounds good! What else do I need to know while planning a trip to France?
- First, check the current validity of your passport.
- Second, make sure your passport has blank Visa pages.
- Confirm if transit visa is required for any connections.
Check with your airline in case you have connecting flights overseas as part of your journey to France. It may be the case that countries you pass through en route to your destination may require a separate transit visa. Please refer to visa requirements of the specific country
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The actual duration is at the discretion of the France Consulate.
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