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France visa for Indians

Do you want to travel to France from India for tourism or business or transit purposes? You need to get France visa for Indians to visit the country. France is a member state of Schengen area. So, Indians can apply for France Schengen visa to visit the country for short period of time for any of these purposes. If you ware looking for France visa agent, Itzeazy is here to help you. Itzeazy is the best France visa consultant in India. It assists you in getting France visa from India hassle-free

Apply for France visa in 4 steps  

  1. Book order
  2. Arrange documents required for France visa
  3. Visit the visa application center
  4. Get Your Visa

When should I apply for France visa

You should apply at least 45 days before the intended travel dates. It is allowed to apply before 6 months of travel. Thus, it is advisable to submit the application well in advance. 

France visa for Indians

Types of Visa

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Types of France Visa

There are mainly three types of France visas for Indians on the basis of stay duration.

Schengen Type C visa/ Short stay visa: It allows to stay in the Schengen Area for a maximum of 90 days for the validity of 180 days. You can apply for short stay visa for following purposes.

  1. Tourism: For holidays, vacations and engaging in leisurely activities.
  2. Business: For business meetings, conferences and trade fairs.
  3. Family visit: This includes meeting family members and relatives who live in France, reunions, or any situation concerning the same. 

Long Stay Visa/ National Visa: If you want to stay more than 90 days in France, you can apply for National visa .

Airport transit visa: If you have to change flight at France airport due to layover, you can apply for airport transit visa .




France Visa Requirements

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Documents required for France Visa

  1. Passport which is valid for a minimum of 3 months.It should contain at least two blank pages.All page of the ID page, past travel entry and exit stamps should be scanned.
  2. 2 passport size photographs 
  3. Personal covering letter 
  4. Proposed itinerary of travel
  5. Travel tickets (both ways)
  6. Proof of financial funds such as individual income, bank statements of last 3 months, and tax returns.
  7. Proof of accommodation
  8. Travel Insurance policy should cover expenses of a minimum of 30,000 euros
Supporting documents as per your occupation
1. If Employed:

    1. Original Company NOC with stamp
    2. Last 3 months salary slip.
    2. If Self Employed:
    1. Business Registration Certificate / MOA / Partnership deal
    2. Company’s updated bank statement of last 3 months
    3. Company’s IT returns for last 3 years
    4. Cover letter from company’s letterhead
    3. If Retired:
    Proof of retirement like pension book, statement of last 3 months

    4. If Student:
    1. School / College / Institute ID Card
    2. No objection certificate (NOC) from school/university
    3. For university students: Last 3 months bank statements
    5. If Minor:
    Notary affidavit with the consent of the parents(if travelling alone or with single parent).

    7. If Sponsored:
    1. Sponsorship letter
    2. Sponsor’s national ID proof like Passport, PAN card or Resident permit;
    3. Sponsor’s last 3 months bank statement
    4. if sponsor is your spouse: marriage certificate
    5. if sponsor is your parents: birth certificate
    Supporting documents as per purpose of visit

    1.For family visit:
    1. Invitation letter
    2. Inviter’s ID proof like Passport or Resident Permit

    2. For Business Visa:
    1. Invitation letter from host Company stating purpose of trip, business details etc;
    2. Covering letter from Indian company on company letterhead.
    3. Company bank statement
    4. Company Registration Proof

    3. For Belgium Transit Visa:
    1. Valid visa of a particular destination Schengen country
    2. Flight Ticket to your destination country and return tickets as well

    France visa photo requirements

    1. Recent photo within the last 6 months with light-colored background.
    2. 35 to 40 mm wide photo size, with the face covering 70–80% of the image.
    3. Printed on high quality paper, high resolution, colored images with best suited brightness and contrast. 
    4. Individuals should look directly at the camera with a neutral expression, with eyes opened and clearly visible, mouth closed, and both sides of the face visible. 
    5. No shadows, reflections, or red eyes.
    6. Only religious head covering is permitted, but even with this, both sides of the face and from the top of the forehead to the chin should be visible.
    7. Prescription eyewear is allowed, provided the frame of the glasses should not cover your eyes at all, lens is not tinted, and no flash should be reflecting from the lens.  

    For detail guideline visit France visa photo requirement


    How To Apply

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    Apply for France visa online with Itzeazy

    1. Book an order on Itzeazy visa page France as country of travel
    2. Share your requirement with our team
    3. Advance Payment of fees
    4. Upload the documents and photographs
    5. Documents validation by Itzeazy experts
    6. Form submission by Itzeazy and appointment booking for visa application centre
    7. Applicant have to visit visa application center for document verification and biometrics
    8. Get you visa by courier or in person on approval

    Visa Fees

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    France visa fees for Indians


    France Schengen visa (Age category)Visa fees(Euro)Visa fees(INR)
    Adults 90 €Rs 8100/-
    6 to 11 years
    		45 €
    		Rs 4050/-
    Below 6 yearsFreeFree


    For more information visit France visa fees 

    FAQ's

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    1. How much bank balance is required for a France tourist visa?

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    Indian citizens holding proof of accommodation must possess a minimum amount of money, equivalent to half the SMIC ( minimum wage in France, calculated on per day basis) , in order to stay in France. This amount is therefore EUR 32.50 ( Approx. Rs. 3000) per day per person.

    For more information pls visit minimum bank balance for France visa 

    2. How can I get a France visa from India?

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    Indians have to apply for Schengen visa to visit France . It needs to apply through visa application centre in India. Indians have to take online appointment for visa centre. At visa centre, you have to submit France visa application form and documents along with payment of fees. After approval, you will get your France visa.

    3. What documents do I need for a French visa?

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    1.Valid Passport 2.Passport size photographs 3.Personal covering letter 4.Travel tickets (both ways) 5.Proof of financial funds such as individual income, bank statements of last 3 months, and tax returns. 6.Proof of accommodation 7.Travel Insurance There are additional documents that may be required as per purpose of visit for France visa.

    4. How long will it take to get a France visa in India?

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    It takes at least 15-20 days to process your France visa after the appointment.

    5. How much is the France visa fees for Indians?

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    France visa fees for Indians is EUR 90 for adults and EUR 45 for minor of age 6 to 11 years age. No fees for minor below 6 years of age.

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