France Visa Online

Get Visa or Full RefundEarliest Appointment: 18 May 2026

Visa Type

Sticker Visa

Length of Stay

180 Days

Validity

2 Year

Entry

Multiple entry

Fees Start At

INR 7,399

Processing Time

15 - 16 working Days

15+ Years of Expertise

1 Million+ Visa Processed

99% Visa success rate

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Planning a holiday to France with your friends and family? Book your France visa appointment from the comfort of your home and receive your visa in 15 - 30 working days*. When you opt for the fastest and easiest way to apply for a France visa for Indians, great holidays are a guarantee.

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Documents required for France visa application

Original passport and old passports (if any)
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of return to India, with a minimum of two blank pages

2 recent passport-size photographs (35 mm x 45 mm, 60–80% face coverage, white background, matte finish, no spectacles or sunglasses)

Note: Photograph should not be more than 3 months old, scanned/stapled and should not be used in any of the previous visas.

Confirmed return air tickets
Hotel confirmation details
Medical insurance policy

Income Tax Returns for the last 3 years
Original bank statements for the last 6 months, reflecting transactions and duly attested and signed by a bank official
Salary slips for the last 3 months
Company registration documents (Certificate of Incorporation / MOA / Partnership Deed / Proprietorship proof)
Relevant financial documents
GST registration certificate (If self-employed)

Copies of previous visas (US, UK, or Schengen), if available, are recommended for a smoother process
The visa application form duly filled by the applicant, under the guidance of our travel experts
Covering letter mentioning details of travel, details of the traveller, purpose of visit and duration of stay. The letter should be duly signed by authorized signatory with company stamp and addressed to the The Visa Officer, Embassy of France, New Delhi.
Original leave approval letter from employer

If the applicant is Student:

Original NOC letter from school/college
Copy of student ID card

If traveling with one parent:

Original NOC from the other parent
Copy of the other parent’s passport (first and last page)

If traveling alone:

Original NOC from both parents
Copies of both parents’ passports (first and last page)

If the applicant is Invited:

Invitation letter
Inviter’s residence proof
Copy of inviter’s passport and valid visa status

If the applicant is travelling for business:

Company GST registration copy
Income Tax Returns for the last 3 years
Original cover letter on company letterhead, duly stamped and signed
Original bank statements for the last 6 months, duly attested and signed by a bank official

France visa application process

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Key reasons for France visa rejection include:

❌ Insufficient proof of financial means

❌ Weak ties to India

❌ Incomplete documentation

❌ Vague travel purpose

❌ Previous visa violations

FAQ

A France visa is a Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) that allows Indian travelers to visit France and other Schengen countries for up to 90 days within a 180-day period for tourism, business, or family visits.

Yes, Indian passport holders must obtain a Schengen visa before traveling to France.

The standard processing time is 15–30 working days, depending on application volume and individual case details.

It is recommended to apply at least 4–6 weeks before your travel date. Applications can be submitted up to 6 months in advance.

Urgent processing may be available in specific cases, but approval timelines are subject to embassy discretion. Applying early is strongly advised.

Key documents include:

Valid passport
Visa application form
Passport-size photographs
Flight itinerary
Hotel bookings or accommodation proof
Travel insurance
Bank statements and financial proof
Cover letter
Employment or business proof

A short-stay visa is generally valid for up to 180 days, with single or multiple entries as granted by the embassy.

Yes, an France-issued Schengen visa allows travel across all 27 Schengen countries, provided France is your main destination or first entry point.

There is no fixed amount, but applicants must show sufficient funds to cover their stay, supported by recent bank statements and financial documents.

You can track your France visa application online via the visa application center or receive updates through SMS/email notifications.

Common reasons include:

Incomplete or incorrect documentation
Insufficient financial proof
Unclear travel purpose
Weak travel history
Lack of strong ties to India

You can reapply with improved documentation or submit an appeal, depending on the rejection reason.

Yes, travel insurance with a minimum coverage of €30,000 is mandatory for all Schengen visa applications.

Yes, applicants must visit the visa center to provide biometric data (fingerprints and photograph).

Extensions are granted only in exceptional situations, such as medical emergencies or unforeseen circumstances.

You can apply for an France visa in India through musafir.com, where our team manages the end-to-end application process, including documentation, appointment booking, and guidance.

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“Received my France visa in just 2 days. The customer support from Meena Singh and the team was outstanding. I really appreciate the timely assistance and support through calls and texts.”

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