French Visa processing for tourists in France includes the following steps:
Apply for Tourist Visa in France through the nearby French Embassy or Consulate
- Apply for Tourist Visa in France through the nearby French Embassy or Consulate
- The embassy or consulate will collect your passport and documents, and send them to the French embassy in your country.
- You will get a letter with the visa details
Fill in the Visa application form and attach photos
The next step is to fill in the application form. You will need to provide details of your nationality and passport number, so you must make sure that these are accurate. You should also attach two recent passport-size photographs on the form (one of yourself and one of your passport).
Make sure that you have all the supporting documents required for this visa application.
Submit your travel insurance papers
The French government requires that all tourists entering or staying in France submit travel insurance papers with their visa application. The cost of the insurance policy must be borne by the applicant, and it must cover hospitalization, emergency medical evacuation, and repatriation costs. Travel insurance must also be purchased from an insurer licensed to operate in France.
Ensure that you have all the other supporting documents required
- Passport: Your passport is your proof of identity when traveling in France. It must be valid for at least 6 months after the expiry date of your visa and it must be valid for at least another 6 months after arrival in France. If you do not have a passport, please contact us so that we can assist you with getting one before your trip starts!
- Flight itinerary: You will need to provide us with a copy of your flight itinerary so that we can check if there are any delays or cancellations on the return journey (if applicable). This will help ensure smooth border crossings and reduce waiting times during processing timescales!
Medical Checkup
You may also be required to undergo a medical checkup in some cases. The medical checkup is done to ensure that you are fit to travel and safe for the journey, as well as to check your health status. It is free of charge and conducted by a doctor of the embassy or consulate where you are applying for your visa.
Book an appointment online on the respective website of the embassy or consulate
You can apply for a visa online. The process is simple and easy, and it only takes a few minutes. If you want to book an appointment at the embassy or consulate of France, you can do so by visiting the website of that institution and filling out their online form.
You will have to pay several fees when applying for your visa:
- The application fee (in this case it’s 100 euros)
- The processing fee (in this case it’s 24 euros)
- An additional charge if you require expedited service (you pay an additional fee of 300 euros).
It is best to apply for a visa at least one month before your trip to France
It is best to apply for a visa at least one month before your trip to France. This will give you enough time to collect all required documents and information from embassies or consulates abroad, as well as make sure that you have enough time before leaving for France. Not only does this ensure that your application goes through smoothly, but it also helps avoid any delays when traveling through customs at the airport upon arrival.
If applying from within Europe (or Switzerland), there are two options available:
- A working holiday visa allows young people between 18 and 30 years old who can prove they have sufficient funds in their bank account for the duration of their stay in France; however, applicants must still be able to provide proof of accommodation before being granted this type of visa