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Requirements for a French Business Visa Application
The following nationals must apply in person for their French Visas Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Burundi, China, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran , Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Nigeria, N. Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Qatar, Travel Document holders, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Surinam, Syria, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Yemen, Zimbabwe
For all other nationalities please see the requirements below
- Passport that meets requirements set by the Embassy of France in London [Explained]
- UK visa MUST be valid for at least 3 months upon return from your trip to Switzerland.The Embassy is no longer issuing visas within the last three months of your UK visa even if you have a ticket back to your home country.
- Letter from your employer explaining nature and duration of your business trip to France.
- Letter of invitation from the host company in France
- Proof of Fully Paid Travel. [Explained]
Important Notice - Please note if you are travelling by CAR/Vehicle (unless it is a coach tour) we are unable to help with your visa application- Proof of Accommodation in France (This must come directly from the hotel in France)[Explained]
- Original Bank Statement* [Explained]
- Travel Insurance (valid in France)**
- ALL APPLICANTS Complete and Sign Assurance Visa Circulation Document [Download]
- Last Three Payslips
- 3 Colour Passport Photographs***
- Complete and sign the French Visa application forms, except EEA family members form [Download Application Form]
- For EEA family members only complete and sign the French Visa application form [Download EEA Family Members Form]
- Complete and sign the "The Schengen Office Case Sheet" and "The Schengen Office Terms and Conditions" [Download form 3]
- Schengen Office Handling Fee + Embassy Fee [See below]
For detailed instructions on how to apply for visa through Schengen Office please click here.
*Note: When appyling for multi-entry business visa the embassy wants to check you have sufficient funds to travel as a tourist (if a multi-entry Schengen visa is issued).
**Note: If applying for multi-entry visa Annual Travel Insurance is required. Having annual insurance does not guarantee a multi-entry visa however it is a requirement to qualify to apply for a multi-entry visa.
***Note: White background only (cream and light blue backgrounds are not accepted by the Embassy), shoulders must be in the photograph.
Spouse/Family member of EU National
If you are married to/dependant on British national please contact The Schengen Office to discuss your requirements.
French "Business Visa" Fees:
Official Schengen visa fee is: €60 - approx. £54.55
Schengen Office fee £65 incl vat
Total Cost to process the visa through The Schengen Office is currently: £119.55*
*Note: Includes €60 Embassy fee
Important
The above documentation is a summary only. Additional documentation may be requested by the Embassy.
INSUFFICIENT OR INCORRECT DOCUMENTATION MAY RESULT IN DELAYS OR REJECTION OF YOUR VISA APPLICATION. PLEASE READ OUR DISCLAIMER AND THE SCHENGEN OFFICE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. |
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