France Tourist Visa Application Details:

1.  Original passport with at least 3 months validity from the date of intended travel along with the original previous passport (if any)
2.  Completely filled and signed online visa application form.
3.  Completely filled and signed visa insurance undertaking and declaration form
4.  2 latest passport size white background photographs with face close up (do not staple the photograph)
5.  Covering letter from the applicant stating name, passport number and the purpose of travel

6. Invitation from French company addressed to The Visa Officer, Embassy of France, New Delhi

1.  Latest original personal bank statement for the last 3 months and ITR of last three years
2.  Overseas travel insurance with the minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 for the entire duration
3.  Return air ticket and hotel reservation voucher
4. Vaccination certificate

If Self Employed / Business

1. Relationship proof with the company (i.e. MOA if Director, Partnership deed if Partner and Proprietorship certificate if Proprietor)
2. Company’s latest bank statement for the last 3 months and ITR of last three years

If Employed / Service person

1.   No objection certificate from the current Employer for the duration of travel
2.   Salary slip for the last three months / salary certificate from the Employer

If Student

1.   Leave sanction letter from the School / Institute, if closed then letter stating that
2.   School / Institute ID card copy

Processing Time

15 Working Days.

Submission Days

Monday to Friday.

Collection Days

Monday to Friday.

Visa Section Working Days

Monday to Friday.

Special Instructions

Passport Collection Norms : There are two options for passport collection

Option-1: Counter collection, which can be done only by the Applicant (carrying the Original VFS Receipt) OR any of the below personnel

• 1. Family Member (Blood relative) who needs to carry – proof of relationship, original VFS Slip, Authorization Letter duly signed by the Applicant for collection of the passport, Government Photo ID of the person going to collect the passport
  2. One member of the group travelling together can collect the passport for remaining group with Original receipt and Authorization Letters signed by each applicant
  3. Office Colleague who needs to carry – his Company ID Card, original VFS Slip, Authorization Letter duly signed by the Applicant for collection of the passport, Government Photo ID of the person going to collect the passport

Option-2: Courier Collection : VFS sends passport through courier (one passport per courier) VFS courier charges applicable

Note: Client physical presence is mandatory