Documents Checklist for France Visa
Mandatory Documents:
Travel Documents:
Original Passport with validity of minimum six months and minimum two blank pages for visa stamps.
a) Attach one photocopy of passport first and last page
b) Also attach Photocopies of valid/ expired US, UK and previous Schengen Visa
Please note
a) But Passports issued beyond 10 years will not be accepted by the Embassy
b) So Handwritten passports will not be acceptable.
c) Passports with manual observation will be accepted provided that applicant must submit the copies of the pages on which the observation have been made.
d) Also attach all your old passports (if any).
Shengen Visa Application Form:
With immediate effect, France visa application has to be filled online Applicant has to take the printout of the completed form and sign the same.
The following form also need to be duly filled, signed and submitted along with the application.
(a) Visa Insurance Undertaking.
(b) Declaration Form.
(applicable if travel is less than 15 Calendar days from the date of submission).
Photo Dimension:
Two recent passport size coloured photographs with glossy finish, 70%-80% face coverage, white background and without border (Size: 35mm x 45mm)
Please note: Photograph should not be more than 3 months old,scan or staple and should not be used in any of the previous visas.
Personal Cover Letter:
Covering Letter from applicant on business letter head mentioning name, designation,passport number, purpose and duration of visit in brief. The letter should be duly signed by authorized signatory with company stamp and addressed to – The Visa Officer,Embassy of France , New Delhi
Please Note :
a) Covering Letter on Letterhead if applicant is Self Employed or on plain paper if Employed.
b) Dispatch details (Bookrumz address) has to be mentioned in the covering letter.
Bank Statements and ITR:
a) Personal I.T.R for last three yrs
b) Original Personal Bank Statement for last six months with bank seal and signature. Bank Statement should be on A4 size paper only.
c) Salary slip for the last six months.
Proof of Employment:
For Self Employed
a) Company Registration Certificate / Certificate of Incorporation
b) Brief Company Profile
For Employed
a) Appointment Letter / No Objection Certificate from employer
For any student under 18,
a) Applicants requested by the French authorities to provide with either a photocopy of certificate from their school or university or any other document as a proof of their enrolment as a student.
b) NOC from school mentioning the dates of trip.
If you are under 18, you must also submit
a) If you are travelling alone – An authorisation letter sign from both parents to travel alone.The authorization has to be certified by an entitled Indian authority and enclose copy of the parents’ identity.
b) If the minor is travelling with a guardian: The guardian has to be legally authorise by the minor’s parents to accompany him/her and take any measure that be needed in case of illness, accident,etc.
c) If the minor is accompanied by only one of his/her parents, the other one should give his/her legal authorization to let her/his child travelling with his/her spouse.
Hotel Reservation/ Voucher:
Hotel confirmation for the entire period of stay in Schengen area OR sponsorship certificate (attestation d’accueil*)in Original
Please Note: Hotel should match the ticket dates and maximum stay should be in France.
Flight Ticket:
Ticket Itinerary
Please Note: The travel itinerary should be after 12-15 days from the date of submission of application.
Medical Certificate:
Additionally original and copy of Medical travel Insurance for the stay duration amounting to 30,000 Euros Insurance should have the validity for at least 10-15 days more after the return to India.
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