France Visa required Documents for Indians Tourist / Friend/Family Visa:-

The Travel Visa C or Schengen Visa C, is a short-term visa which allows its holder to reside in a Schengen Area for a certain period of time depending on the visa validity. Schengen Visa allows the holders to remain for a maximum of 90 days, within a 180 day period, in the Schengen Area.

1. Passport valid for at least three months from date of return to India. With 2 blank pages. Old passport if any
2. 2 New Photos Taken within the last three months, unused photos in any previous visa.
3. Travel Insurance with a minimum 30,000 € coverage of medical emergencies.
4. Hotel reservations, or similar proof of accommodation for entire duration of stay in Schengen
5. Internal Travel booking.
6. Air tickets.
7. Itinerary specifying entry and exit dates.
8. Covering letter mentioning details of application, purpose of visit, travel details, who will bear expenses, and profession details. (If self-employed require on company letterhead).
9. If Self Employed: Company registration proof/ Shop Act/ Partnership deed/MOA.
10. If Employed: Salary slips for last 3-months + Leave approval letter + Salary account statements for last 3 months showing salary credited.
11. If Freelancer: Contract copy / Invoices / Visiting Card.
12. If Agriculturist: 7/12 translated in English
13. If Student: School/College ID Card / Bonafide Letter + Leave approval
14. If Retired: Retirement proof / Pension Order/Pension Slips
15. Adhaar / Pan card copy
16. ITR: Income Tax Acknowledgement / ITR-V from the last three (3) years
17. Original personal bank statements for last 3 months with bank seal & sign.
18. Covid Vaccination certificates both doses with Passport number, Date of Birth & name as per passport updated.
19. Minor travelers: a minor accompanied by one parent shall provide an Original notarized NOC by the other parent, plus copies of parents passports or ID · a minor travelling alone shall provide an Original notarized NOC by both parents / legal guardians, plus copies of parents passports or ID. This document needs to be apostilled.

Documents From France (French or a foreign resident):

1. Original Invitation letter from France.
2. Original Attestation d’accueil (proof of accommodation)
3. Passport copy
4. Copy of the id card or residence permit, mentioning the right to reside in France.
5. Proof of recent income if sponsoring: (3 last salary slip + Bank statements 3 months, last income tax assessment paper.

Business Visa:

A Business Visa is given those who are doing business in France such as making sales or establishing contacts on behalf of a company outside India

1. Passport valid for at least three months from date of return to India. With 2 blank pages. Old passport if any
2. 2 New Photos Taken within the last three months, unused photos in any previous visa.
3. Travel Insurance with a minimum 30,000 € coverage of medical emergencies.
4. Hotel reservations, or similar proof of accommodation for entire duration of stay in Schengen
5. Air tickets.
6. Confirmation letter of the company in India explaining the purpose and duration of the journey and the guarantee to cover all costs that may arise during the stay in France.
7. The request letter, the summons or the invitation from your correspondent in France accurately describing the activity, the purpose, the duration and the location of the meeting, seminar or conference;
   Admission cards to trade fairs or conferences;
   A commitment by the inviting organization or company to cover all the visitor’s costs during his/her stay.
8. If Self Employed: Company registration proof/ Shop Act/ Partnership deed/MOA.
9. If Employed: Salary slips for last 3-months + Salary account statements for last 3 months showing salary credited.
10. If Freelancer: Contract copy / Invoices / Visiting Card.
11. Adhaar / Pan card copy
12. ITR: Income Tax Acknowledgement / ITR-V from the last three (3) years
13. Original personal bank statements for last 3 months with bank seal & sign.
14. Covid Vaccination certificates both doses with Passport number, Date of Birth & name as per passport updated.