Requirements for a French Tourist 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 and UK visa 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 France. 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
• Proof of Fully Paid Travel. [Explained]

• Important Notice - If travelling by CAR/VEHICLE (unless it is a coach tour) we are unable to help with your application

• Proof of Accommodation in France (This must come directly from the hotel in France)[Explained]
• Original Bank Statement [Explained]
• Employment or College Letter [Explained]
• Last Three Payslips
• Travel Insurance (valid in France)*
• 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]

*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.

For detailed instructions on how to apply for visa through Schengen Office please click here.

Marriage Certificates/Birth Certificates that require translations HAVE TO BE notarised by the Embassyof the person's nationality.

If you are travelling with children under age of 18 please check with us if we can assist before sending your documents

French "Tourist Visa" Fees:

Official Schengen visa fee is: €60 - approx. £54.55 />
Schengen Office fee £65
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.