Visiting France: who needs a visa and how to get one
France Visa Tips
France has a lot to offer tourists. Romantics can be delighted by the soaring cathedrals, fairy-tale castles and impressive villages whose advanced modern style manages to impress realists as well.
All visitors can enjoy the Eiffel Tower, the modern symbol of France, and famous masterpieces of at the Louvre Museum. They can spend another day pretending to be royalty at the graceful Palace of Versailles.
Those who appreciate food can try each French region’s distinctive cuisine and culture.
Who needs a visa to visit France?
People from non-Schengen countries whose governments have not signed visa-liberalization agreements with France will need a visa.
How to get a French Visa
The first step is to find out where the nearest French Embassy or Consulate is located in the country of residence.
The next step is to download the France visa application form and complete it or simply complete the form online and then print it.
Then the following documents must be attached: two passport-size photos, a passport that valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of return, copies of previous visas, a copy of the return ticket reservation (do not buy the ticket yet), confirmation of travel visa insurance coverage valid for the whole Schengen Area for a minimum of €30,000, cover letter stating the purpose of the visit, itinerary, proof of accommodation, proof of civil status (marriage certificate, etc.), and proof of financial means.
Proof of employment is also required in the form of employment contract, copy of business license, proof of enrolment (for students), pension statement for the last 6 months (if retired), or proof of regular income from properties.
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When you visit several Schengen countries in one go for touristic purposes, there is flexibility as to which consulate you’ll use to obtain a visa, off course in a way that complies with Schengen rules.
Australians, for example, could opt for a French visa appointment in Sydney or Americans may want an Italian visa appointment in New York.
Requirements for specific visas
In addition to the general documentation required, other documents should be attached depending on the purpose of the French Visa application.
French Tourist/Visitor Visa
The applicant should attach an invitation from family or friends residing in France with an address and phone number, own bank statements for the last 6 months and copies of the passport.
France Visa for Business Purposes
Additional documents include an invitation letter from the French company to be visited, a confirmation letter from the employer, proof of any previous trade relations between the two companies, the latest 6 months bank statements, business registration documents, and confirmation of financial support by the employer or French company.
France Visa for Medical Purposes
The following additional documents are required:
• letter of invitation from the medical institution or a formal agreement for hospital admission,
• detailed information on medical treatment fees (if not covered),
• evidence of prepaid treatment such as payment receipt of medical fees or a bank transfer slip,
• applicant’s guarantee letter for capacity to pay extra medical costs,
• a verbal note from the country of residence’s Embassy in France of Ministry of Health guaranteeing payment (if treatment is covered by the government), or letter of confirmation from the employer guaranteeing payment (if treatment is covered by employer),
• medical report from local doctor responsible for the patient,
• confirmed hotel reservation or accommodation within the hospital/clinic for persons accompanying the patient,
• a certificate from the local medical authority confirming inability of the country to offer the required medical treatment.
• If transplant is involved, include the registration certificate of the patient in the national list for organ and cornea transplant supplied by the medical team to perform the transplant.
• If a minor child is involved, attach original and copy birth certificate of the child, letter of consent from the other parent translated to French and notarized (if child is traveling with one parent), and a letter of consent from both parents translated into French and notarized (if child is traveling with a third party).Tramadol has an antitussive effect. In contrast to morphine, Tramadol Online in therapeutic doses doesn’t suppress breathing and has a smaller effect on GI motility.
France Visa for Culture, Sports, Film Crew or Religious Purposes
Include invitation from relevant authorities, names of applicants, duration of stay in France, and travel itinerary in France.
France Visa for Members of Official Delegations
Attach the invitation letter, applicant’s I.D. document, purpose of the journey and duration of stay in France.
France Visa for Study, Training, Research, or other type of Internship Purposes
Include proof of enrolment, certificate of completion of courses attended and proof of financial support.
France Visa for the Wife/Husband of a French citizen
Additional documents include proof of French citizenship of the spouse, French marriage certificate and French family record book.
French Airport Transit Visa
Additional documents required include visa or other type of entry permit in the transit country and copy of a valid visa for the destination country.
France Visa for Underage Children
Other documents required include proof of parents’ regular income, notarized travel permission from parent and notarized parental consent (if one parent lives in another country.
