{"id":979,"date":"2026-03-07T01:56:48","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T20:26:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/?p=979"},"modified":"2026-03-29T16:32:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T11:02:58","slug":"france-visa-requirements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/03\/07\/france-visa-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"France Visa Requirements for Indian Citizens"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you planning to visit France for tourism, business or transit purpose ? Indians need visa to travel France. France is part of Schengen Area, so you need to apply for France Schengen visa. Before applying, its important to understand France visa requirements for Indian citizens. In this blog we will discuss documents required for France visa and other important details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69e90cc266c6f\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/03\/07\/france-visa-requirements\/#Types_of_visa_for_France\" title=\"Types of visa for France\">Types of visa for France<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/03\/07\/france-visa-requirements\/#France_visa_requirements_for_Indian_citizens\" title=\"France visa requirements for Indian citizens\">France visa requirements for Indian citizens<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/03\/07\/france-visa-requirements\/#France_visa_photo_requirements\" title=\"France visa photo requirements\">France visa photo requirements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/03\/07\/france-visa-requirements\/#Minimum_bank_balance_for_France_visit_visa_from_India\" title=\"Minimum bank balance for France visit visa from India\">Minimum bank balance for France visit visa from India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/03\/07\/france-visa-requirements\/#France_visa_fees_in_India\" title=\"France visa fees in India\">France visa fees in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/03\/07\/france-visa-requirements\/#How_to_apply_for_France_Schengen_visa\" title=\"How to apply for France Schengen visa\">How to apply for France Schengen visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/03\/07\/france-visa-requirements\/#France_visa_processing_time\" title=\"France visa processing time\">France visa processing time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/03\/07\/france-visa-requirements\/#Tips_to_avoid_France_visa_rejections\" title=\"Tips to avoid France visa rejections\">Tips to avoid France visa rejections<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/03\/07\/france-visa-requirements\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/03\/07\/france-visa-requirements\/#Explore_more_about_France_visa\" title=\"Explore more about France visa\">Explore more about France visa<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"JlqpRe\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"France_visa_requirements\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">France visa requirements<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>France is a part of Schengen area. So you need France Schengen visa from India to visit France for the purpose like tourism, business, transit. It is suitable for short term visits up to 90 days. France visa requirements vary according to the type of visa . <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"JlqpRe\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_visa_for_France\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">Types of visa for France<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the purpose of the visit and the stay duration, there are different types of France visa from India :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Schengen visa\/ Short term visa :<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Indian can get <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2023\/11\/18\/schengen-visa\/\" target=\"_blank\">Schengen visa<\/a> for France for up to 90 days stay. The validity of it is 180 days. This visa is best for tourism, work, business and family visits. It is mainly of two types:<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2023\/11\/06\/france-tourist-visa-from-india\/\"><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">France <\/span><\/strong>tourist visa<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2024\/02\/23\/france-business-visa-for-indians\/\"><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">France <\/span><\/strong>business visa<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Long term visa<\/strong> :This visa is for stays longer than 90 days. This visa is mainly for students, workers, and those planning to be in France for long time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transit visa <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span>This type of visa is required for transit through France airport:\n<ol>\n<li>If you need to change airports to continue your travel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are waiting for a transfer flight at a hotel or at acquaintance&#8217;s home<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"France_visa_requirements_for_Indian_citizens\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;france visa requirements for indian citizens&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:515,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:16776960},&quot;12&quot;:0}\">France visa requirements for Indian citizens<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are documents required for France Schengen visa application :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Valid passport, it must be valid for at least three months longer than the intended stay. Passport must also have at least two blank pages to affix visa.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two recent color photograph of 35 x 45 mm size.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal covering letter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel Insurance with minimum risk coverage of Euro 30,000.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tour itinerary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel ticket.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal bank statement of last 6 months with bank stamp and signature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal income tax return of last 3 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of accommodation: Hotel bookings<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Supporting documents occupation- wise<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>1. If Employed:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Company NOC with stamp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Last 3 months salary slip<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>2. If Self Employed:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Business Registration Certificate \/ MOA \/ Partnership deed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Company\u2019s updated bank statement of last 3 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Last 3 years company\u2019s IT return<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cover letter on company\u2019s letterhead<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>3. If Retired:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Proof of retirement like pension book, bank statement of last 3 months<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>4. If Student:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>School \/ College \/ Institute ID Card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>5. If Minor:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Notary affidavit with consent of parents(if travelling alone or with single parent)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. If Sponsored:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Sponsor ID proof: Copy of sponsor\u2019s ID such as passport, PAN card, or residence permit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sponsor&#8217;s bank statement: Bank statement for last 3 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If sponsor is spouse: Marriage certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If sponsor is parent: Birth certificate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Supporting documents depending on purpose of visit<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>1. If Visiting friend or relative:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Invitation letter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copy of inviter\u2019s ID proof (passport or residence permit)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>2. For Business Visa:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Invitation letter from host company that clearly mentions purpose of trip and business details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Covering letter from Indian company on company letterhead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Company bank statement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Company registration proof<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. For Transit Visa:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Valid visa of destination country<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flight Ticket to your destination country <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Signed visa application form must be submitted with documents listed above. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"France_visa_photo_requirements\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>France visa photo requirements<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Following is the photo requirements for France visa :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>France visa photo size should be 35 x 45 mm with white background<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Face should take up 70\u201380% of the photo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full face visible, directly facing camera with neutral expression<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No headgears allowed except for religious purposes<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>For detailed information, you can check <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/01\/10\/france-visa-photo-size\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"21161\" target=\"_blank\">France visa photo requirements<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minimum_bank_balance_for_France_visit_visa_from_India\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Minimum bank balance for France visit visa from India<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A person must have at least 120 euros (\u20ac) per day per person if staying in hotel. The amount differ if you have accomodation in France. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"France_visa_fees_in_India\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>France visa fees in India<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Followin is the France visa fees structure for different categories of visa :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Visa type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Age category(years)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Fees in euros<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"3\">Schengen(Tourist\/business)<\/td><td>above 12<\/td><td>90 \u20ac<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>between 6 to 11<\/td><td>45 \u20ac<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>below 6<\/td><td>Free<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Long stay Visa<\/td><td>All<\/td><td>99 \u20ac<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Note &#8211; France visa fees is are non-refundable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a detailed visa cost, and service charges for Indians, check out our <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/08\/26\/france-visa-fees-for-indian\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/08\/26\/france-visa-fees-for-indian\/\" target=\"_blank\">complete guide on France Visa Fees<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_apply_for_France_Schengen_visa\"><\/span>How to apply for <span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">France Schengen visa<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are the steps to apply for France visa :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Make advance payment &amp; Book order<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Documentation and scheduling of appointment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit to visa application center for documents submission and biometrics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Issue of visa &amp; dispatch of passport<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"France_visa_processing_time\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">France visa processing time<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Standard processing time for France Schengen Visa from India is\u00a015 days\u00a0after appointment date. During peak travel seasons (June\u00a0to\u00a0September), the processing time may be longer due to a higher volume of applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_to_avoid_France_visa_rejections\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Tips to avoid France visa rejections<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you apply for France visa, follow visa rules carefully and meet all requirements. Following are the tips to avoid visa rejection :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Complete application form: Do not leave any section empty. Any mistake or missing detail in visa form can lead to rejection. Fill correct and complete information in the form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accurate documentation: Submit all documents required for visa application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valid Passport: Your passport must be valid and in good condition. It should not be damaged.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial proof: You must show proof that you have enough money for the trip. Submit bank statement and other financial documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Early application: There may be chances that your visa gets delayed due to high number of applications, so you should apply for visa early.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Status of criminal record: If you have any criminal record, mention it clearly in the application. Also provide current status and related details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>How much does a visa to France cost from India?\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>You need to pay 90 Euro for adults and 45 Euro for children aged 6 to 11 years.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Do I need a visa to travel France from India ?\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Yes, you need France visa to travel from India. This is Schengen visa for short-term travel for tourism, business, or other purpose.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Can I get a France Schengen visa in 3 days?\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Visa processing takes about 15 days after appointment. Time can change based on appointment availability and no. of applications at embassy.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>How much minimum bank balance is required for a France tourist visa from India?\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>You should have at least 120 euros per day per person if staying in hotel. Keep enough bank balance based on the number of travel days.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>When to apply for France visa for Indians?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Standard processing time is around 15 days after appointment. It is better to apply early so you receive visa before travel. You can apply up to 6 months before travel date.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Do children also need a visa for France?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Yes, children also need visa. Fee is 45 Euro for children aged 6 to 11 years. Visa is free for children below 6 years.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Do I need confirmed flight tickets before applying for France visa?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Yes, you need proof of hotel booking and flight tickets. Many applicants use dummy bookings while applying.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Do I need to visit the embassy for a France visa?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>No, you submit application and give biometrics at VFS centres in India. Embassy or consulate reviews application and makes final decision.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"How much does a visa to France cost from India?\n\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>You need to pay 90 Euro for adults and 45 Euro for children aged 6 to 11 years.<\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Do I need a visa to travel France from India ?\n\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>Yes, you need France visa to travel from India. 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Embassy or consulate reviews application and makes final decision.<\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t]\n\t}\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"70\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/itzeazy-how-to-book.webp\" alt=\"visa for indians itzeazy-book order\" class=\"wp-image-11092\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can book order online. For any query or concern please speak to one of our relationship manager over phone or chat. You can also write to us. We will get back to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/contact-us\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"271\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/order-now-turkey-visa-itzeazy.webp\" alt=\"visa for indians itzeazy\" class=\"wp-image-11094\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_more_about_France_visa\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Explore more about France<\/span> visa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2024\/10\/15\/france-itinerary\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"21695\">France Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2024\/11\/27\/things-to-buy-in-france\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"22876\">Things to Buy in France<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2024\/11\/11\/best-places-to-visit-in-france\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"22543\">Best Places to Visit in France<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you planning to visit France for tourism, business or transit purpose ? 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