French Visa
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What is French Visa?
Issued for people planning to visit France for a wide number of purposes, the entry permit for France also acts like other Schengen visas. It is issued in mainly two categories, such as the short term and long term. Depending on the purpose these can further be divided as will be explained in further sections. However, for citizens of other Schengen nations, and visa-exempt countries, they do not require a permit to enter France.📷
How to Apply for France Visa?
The process of applying for France visa from India is mainly done online. However, the submission of the application has to be done at a Visa Application Center (VAC) offline. processing, or even cause your application to be rejected. Visa rejection can affect your future travel. Before starting the France visa online application, it is necessary to ensure that you are eligible to apply for the particular type of permit. After this, you can proceed to apply as follows-
You must obtain all the necessary documents required for the process.
Visit the France-Visas website and register your account.
Fill in the France Schengen visa application form online.
Once this is done, proceed to book an appointment at one of the VACs. You can do this by visiting their website, or by calling them up.
Attend the appointment with your documents, and application confirmation page.
You must pay the fees, and submit your biometrics here.
Please note - that if you have previously submitted your biometrics to the Schengen VIS (Visa Information System) in the last 5 years, you do not have to submit them again. As a result, you do not have to be at the VAC in person for the submission of the France visa application. 📷
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French Visa Types
Based on the duration of stay allowed, the permit to enter France can be classified as follows
Short-stay - Also known more commonly as the Schengen, these are issued for a duration of 90 days in a 180-day period. Based on the purpose of the visit, the France Schengen visa types are as follows
Tourist - This is issued for people who are visiting the country for the sole purpose of tourism. This includes sightseeing, leisure activities, etc.
Business - This type is for people visiting France for the purpose of taking part in business activities.
Student/Research/Internship - This type of permit is issued for people taking part in short term studies, training, internships, and so on.
Long-stay - These are issued for people who want to stay for a longer period of time. It is granted for a duration between 90 days and 12 months. These can be for purposes such as - Study , Work , family reunion.
. Note- If your stay is for more than a year, you will have to apply for a residence permit.
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