Documents Required for France Tourist / Visit Visa
Applicant has to visit VAC personally for biometrics
1 Form signed in blue ink
Original Passport valid for 6 months from travel date + Old Passport
3 RECENT Photographs (35*45mm White background Matt finish 65% face covering not older than 6 months)
Covering Letter on business letter head
Overseas medical insurance valid for all Schengen Countries with a minimum coverage of 30,000 Euros
Leave letter if salaried with 3 month salary slips
If sponsored by somebody from France for a tourist / visit visa, then require passport copy, visa/PR copy, financial document with employment proof and Invitation letter from the sponsor
If not sponsored, Hotel confirmation with day-to-day itinerary.
Return Ticket with internal tickets as well
Personal 3 months updated Bank statement with bank seal & sign having applicant’s name and account number on it
3 yrs Income Tax Returns or Form 16
Copy of any previous Schengen Visa
Clear passport copy first and last page
Documents Required for France Business Visa
Applicant has to visit VAC personally for biometrics
1 Form signed in blue ink
Original Passport valid for 6 months from travel date + Old Passport
3 RECENT Photographs (35*45mm White background Matt finish 65% face covering not older than 6 months)
Covering Letter on business letter head stating purpose of visit with the name, designation of the signing authority and company seal
Letter of Invitation from the host organization in France
Business registration certificate
Return Ticket with internal tickets as well
Personal 6 month updated Bank statement with bank seal & sign having applicant’s name and account number on it