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Depending on your nationality, a visa is required when intending to travel to France. All visas must be applied for prior to departure at the nearest French Embassy or French Consulate in the applicant’s country of residence. The type of visa required depends both on the duration and purpose of your stay in France : tourism, professional ...
Digitization. The France-Visas application offers students the possibility to send digital copies of their supporting documents when they enter their visa application online. This procedure, which remains optional, allows for an accelerated process with the external service provider.
To apply for a Schengen visa to France, follow these steps: Check if you need a visa. Understand the type of visa you need. Determine where to lodge your visa application. Complete the French visa application form. Schedule your French visa appointment. Prepare the required documents.
Submit your application to the visa centre. Once you have completed your online application, all you have to do is submit it to your local visa centre. France-Visas will provide you with all necessary information on how and where to submit your application.
Digitization. The France-Visas application offers students the possibility to send digital copies of their supporting documents when they enter their visa application online. This procedure, which remains optional, allows for an accelerated process with the external service provider.
A long-stay visa allows you to stay more than 3 months and to settle in France. If you stay between 3 months and 1 year, you will have a long-stay visa equivalent to a residence permit. For short stays, repeated over time, you can obtain a travel visa. Some nationalities are exempt from visa requirements, such as EU, EEA and Swiss nationals.
Visa applications are generally processed within 15 days. This period can be extended up to 45 days in particular cases if the examination of the application justifies it. In some instances, the passport can be sent by postal services. The process for initiating a visa application is divided into multiple stages, described at France-Visas.
