Processing Time
10-15 Days
Standard processing
Visa Fee
€80
Approximate cost
Validity
3 Months
Duration of visa
Stay Duration
90 Days
Maximum permitted stay
Eligibility & Requirements
Who Needs a Visa
- Indian citizens require Schengen visa for France
- Covers France and 25 other Schengen states
- Tourism and leisure travel
- Most visited destination globally
Required Documents
- Valid passport with 3+ months validity
- Completed Schengen visa form
- Color passport photos (2)
- Hotel or accommodation proof
- Round-trip flight booking
- Bank statements (3 months minimum)
- Employment letter from company
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
Visa Processing
- Apply at French Embassy or Consulate
- Biometric data collection needed
- Processing time: 10-15 working days
- Visa fees payable at submission
- Schengen coverage includes Europe
Important Notes
- France most visited country worldwide
- Paris - City of Light
- Schengen visa valid 90 days
- Cannot work on tourist visa
- French is official language
- Eiffel Tower iconic symbol
Embassy & Consulates
- French Embassy, New Delhi: Diplomatic Enclave
- Website: https://in.consulfrance.org
- Visa Services: +91-11-4163-7000
- Consulates in Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore
Travel Tips
- Book appointments online
- Apply 4-6 weeks in advance
- Travel insurance required
- Paris is most visited destination
- EUR currency
- Spring and autumn: best seasons
