Visa Requirements


- For all category visa minimum Validity of passport should be 6 months.
- White Background Photographs Required for All Visas.
- All Visa Fees Subject to Change. Kindly Call us to know the updated fee.

  • Bangalore
  • Chennai
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • « Cities having Embassy consulate offices.
FRANCE
Address 21, Palace Road (opposite Mount Carmel College) Bangalore - 560052, Karnataka.
Tel: +91-80-22141200 / 22141219
Email: visas.bangalore-fslt@diplomatie.gouv.fr
Website: bangalore.ambafrance-in.org/spip.php?article598
Business Visa Check-List
  • Applicable for travelling on business / company work for less than 90 days.
  • An original and a copy of all the necessary documents.
  • Valid passport must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets.
  • Passport + one copy of the identity pages. Your passport must have two blank pages to affix the visa. (Excluding the amendment pages which are not meant for visas).
  • One Schengen (short stay) application form with all columns filled in and TWO recent photographs in the size of 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm with light white/grey background, head uncovered.
  • To be printed in black. Direct Phone number, e-mail is MUST.
  • Original cover letter (addressed to Consulate General of France, Bangalore) from the company mentioning name and designation of the applicant and that of the signatory of managerial or executive level giving brief sketch of applicants itinerary, name and address of the company to be visited.
  • Invitation letter from French Company.
  • Copy of ITR's of last 3 years.
  • Personal Bank Statement of last 3 months in original which has to be sealed and signed duly by the Bank.
  • Salary Slips of last 3 months.
  • Copy of overseas medical insurance policy + repatriation, evacuation cover (equivalent to 30.000 Euros).
  • Copy of air ticket or PNR.
Submission 09:00 hrs - 13:00 hrs
FRANCE
Address 21, Palace Road (opposite Mount Carmel College) Bangalore - 560052, Karnataka.
Tel: +91-80-22141200 / 22141219
Email: visas.bangalore-fslt@diplomatie.gouv.fr
Website: bangalore.ambafrance-in.org/spip.php?article598
Employment Visa Check-List
  • Visit the official web site of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs:http://www.immigration.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/immigrationprofessionnelle_etrangers_anglais.pdf For general information concerning employment in France.
  • People seeking employment in France... it is up to your employer to submit an application to DIRECCTE - Direction Régionale des Entreprises, de la Concurrence, de la Consommation, du Travail et de l’Emploi (Ministry of Labour at the regional level) for an employment contract. If the application is accepted, DIRECCTE will then forward the file to OFII – Office Français de l’Immigration et de l’Intégration (French office for immigration and integration) for final approval. Once OFII approval reaches the Consulate, you will be notified by e-mail to schedule an appointment through our website.
  • You can apply at the French Consulate in Bangalore only if you reside in the States of Karnataka or Andhra Pradesh.
  • Contact us to download long stay application form.
  • Valid passport must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets.
  • Passport + one copy of the identity pages. Your passport must have two blank pages to affix the visa. (Excluding the amendment pages which are not meant for visas).
  • One Schengen (short stay) application form with all columns filled in and TWO recent photographs in the size of 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm with light white/grey background, head uncovered.
  • 3.Cover letter (addressed to Consulate General of France,Bangalore) in original.
  • 4.The OFII employment contract
  • 5.One OFII form Please only complete the top part referring to Rubrique remplir lors de la demande de visa
  • The departure date must be mentioned on the visa application form.
  • Dependants must apply with principal applicant through DIRECCTE/OFII procedure. Name of spouse and children must be mentioned in the OFII file to have a visa issued.
  • Copies of Marriage Certificate for spouse and Birth Certificate for children must be attached to the application.
  • For children between 6 to 16 years, registration to the school is compulsory and documents confirming the same have to be submitted to the consulate.
Submission 09:00 hrs - 13:00 hrs
FRANCE
Address 21, Palace Road (opposite Mount Carmel College) Bangalore - 560052, Karnataka
Tel: +91-80-22141200 / 22141219
Email: visas.bangalore-fslt@diplomatie.gouv.fr
Website: bangalore.ambafrance-in.org/spip.php?article598
Tourist Visa Check-List
  • Valid passport must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets.
  • Passport + one copy of the identity pages, your passport must have been issued less than ten years ago,have a validity of maximum 10 years and be valid for at least three months after your return to India. Your passport must have two blank pages to affix the visa. (The amendment pages are not suitable for visas). Children must travel on their individual passports.
  • One Schengen (short stay) application form with all columns filled in and TWO recent photographs in the size of 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm with light white/grey background, head uncovered.
  • Original cover letter (addressed to Consulate General of France,Bangalore)
  • Copy of confirmed attestation d accueil* (Proof of Accommodation) with invitation letter in original or hotel reservation
  • Copy of itinerary from the travel agency.
  • Copy of ITR's of last three years / last 3 months salary slips
  • Personal Bank Statement of last 3 months in original which has to be sealed and signed duly by the Bank.
  • Copy of air ticket or PNR.
  • The visa issued by the country of final destination, if needed
  • Employed applicants should submit a letter from the employer with details of employment and leave.
  • Self employed applicants should submit proof of business i.e. firm’s registration or partnership deed.
  • Unemployed applicants and students can submit their spouse / parents financial papers and a letter of employment or business.
  • Copy of marriage certificate wherever necessary for e.g. if wife's passport is in maiden name.
  • Students must submit a school certificate / identity card
  • Minors, if travelling with one parent / none of the parents, NOC (no objection certificate) is required from the other parent / both parents in the form of an affidavit.
  • Each application must be supported by a copy of the requisite documents.
  • Foreign students must hold a valid Indian residency card valid at least for three month after their return to India.
  • *Attestation d accueil (Proof of Accomodation) Your host in France can obtain this document at the Town Hall of his/her residence, by showing a proof of identity and two proofs of residence(lease and phone bill, utility bill, etc.) This document must be mailed to you and then presented to the visa officer at the time that you solicit a visa for France.
  • All photocopies must be in black and white and on A4 size paper
Submission 09:00 hrs - 13:00 hrs
FRANCE
Address 21, Palace Road (opposite Mount Carmel College) Bangalore - 560052, Karnataka.
Tel: +91-80-22141200 / 22141219
Email: visas.bangalore-fslt@diplomatie.gouv.fr
Website: bangalore.ambafrance-in.org/spip.php?article598
Work Visa Check-List
  • Visit the official web site of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs:http://www.immigration.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/immigrationprofessionnelle_etrangers_anglais.pdf For general information concerning employment in France.
  • People seeking employment in France... it is up to your employer to submit an application to DIRECCTE - Direction Régionale des Entreprises, de la Concurrence, de la Consommation, du Travail et de l’Emploi (Ministry of Labour at the regional level) for an employment contract. If the application is accepted, DIRECCTE will then forward the file to OFII – Office Français de l’Immigration et de l’Intégration (French office for immigration and integration) for final approval. Once OFII approval reaches the Consulate, you will be notified by e-mail to schedule an appointment through our website.
  • You can apply at the French Consulate in Bangalore only if you reside in the States of Karnataka or Andhra Pradesh.
  • Contact us to download long stay application form.
  • Valid passport must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets.
  • Passport + one copy of the identity pages. Your passport must have two blank pages to affix the visa. (Excluding the amendment pages which are not meant for visas).
  • One Schengen (short stay) application form with all columns filled in and TWO recent photographs in the size of 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm with light white/grey background, head uncovered.
  • 3.Cover letter (addressed to Consulate General of France,Bangalore) in original.
  • 4.The OFII employment contract
  • 5.One OFII form Please only complete the top part referring to Rubrique remplir lors de la demande de visa
  • The departure date must be mentioned on the visa application form.
  • Dependants must apply with principal applicant through DIRECCTE/OFII procedure. Name of spouse and children must be mentioned in the OFII file to have a visa issued.
  • Copies of Marriage Certificate for spouse and Birth Certificate for children must be attached to the application.
  • For children between 6 to 16 years, registration to the school is compulsory and documents confirming the same have to be submitted to the consulate.
Submission 09:00 hrs - 13:00 hrs
FRANCE
Address S1-A, Amar Sindur, 43 Pantheon Road, Egmore, Chennai - 600008
Tel: +91-444-2638000
Email: consul@consulfrance-pondichery.org
Website: www.ambafrance-in.org/-Consulat-de-Pondichery-
Business Visa Check-List
  • Original passport valid for at least six months + 1 photocopy of passport first page.
  • One application form
  • 2 recent photographs in the size of 3.5 cms x 4.5 cms. The face should cover about 90% of the photo area.
  • Original Covering Letter from the company addressed to: The Visa Officer, Consulate General OF France, Pondicherrymentioning name and designation of the applicant and that of the signatory of managerial or executive level giving brief sketch of applicant s itinerary, name and address of the company to be visited.
  • Invitation letter from French company addressed to: The Visa Officer, Consulate General OF France, Pondicherry IN BOTH French and English Language.
  • Copy of Return Confirmed air ticket or PNR showing departure after 16 working days from submission date.
  • Hotel confirmation.
  • Copy of Personal and Company ITR's of last three years.
  • Personal and Company Bank Statement of last 6 months.
  • Salary slips of last 6 months.
  • Copy of Overseas Medical Insurance Policy + repatriation, evacuation cover (equivalent to 30000 euros).
  • Appointment order copy or Service Certificate from employer.
  • Copy of Company Incorporation Certificate.
  • Address Proof Letter from the employer.
Time Taken 10 - 15 working days.
Submission Monday to Friday. 9:30 am. - 5:30 pm
FRANCE
Address S1-A, Amar Sindur, 43 Pantheon Road, Egmore, Chennai - 600008
Tel: +91-444-2638000
Email: consul@consulfrance-pondichery.org
Website: www.ambafrance-in.org/-Consulat-de-Pondichery-
Tourist Visa Check-List
  • Original passport valid for at least six months + 1 photocopy of passport first page.
  • One application form
  • 2 recent photographs in the size of 3.5 cms x 4.5 cms. The face should cover about 90% of the photo area.
  • Original Covering Letter from the company addressed to : The Visa Officer, Consulate General OF France, Pondicherrymentioning name and Complete trip details giving brief sketch of applicant s itinerary.
  • Copy of Return Confirmed air ticket or PNR showing departure after 16 working days from submission date.
  • Hotel confirmation.
  • Copy of Personal and Company ITR's of last three years.
  • Personal and Company Bank Statement of last 6 months.
  • Salary slips of last 6 months.
  • Copy of Overseas Medical Insurance Policy + repatriation, evacuation cover (equivalent to 30000 euros).
  • Appointment order copy or Service Certificate from employer.
  • Copy of Company Incorporation Certificate.
  • Address Proof Letter from the employer.
  • Leave Sanction Certificate.
Time Taken 10 - 15 working days.
Submission Monday to Friday. 9:30 am. - 5:30 pm
FRANCE
Address S1-A, Amar Sindur, 43 Pantheon Road, Egmore, Chennai - 600008
Tel: +91-444-2638000
Email: consul@consulfrance-pondichery.org
Website: www.ambafrance-in.org/-Consulat-de-Pondichery-
Work Visa Check-List
  • Original passport valid for at least six months + 1 photocopy of passport first page.
  • One application form
  • 2 recent photographs in the size of 3.5 cms x 4.5 cms. The face should cover about 90% of the photo area.
  • Original Covering Letter from the company addressed to: The Visa Officer, Consulate General OF France, Pondicherrymentioning name and designation of the applicant and that of the signatory of managerial or executive level giving brief sketch of applicant s itinerary, name and address of the company to be visited.
  • Invitation letter from French company addressed to: The Visa Officer, Consulate General OF France, Pondicherry IN BOTH French and English Language.
  • Copy of Return Confirmed air ticket or PNR showing departure after 16 working days from submission date.
  • Hotel confirmation.
  • Copy of Personal and Company ITR's of last three years.
  • Personal and Company Bank Statement of last 6 months.
  • Salary slips of last 6 months.
  • Copy of Overseas Medical Insurance Policy + repatriation, evacuation cover (equivalent to 30000 euros).
  • Appointment order copy or Service Certificate from employer.
  • Copy of Company Incorporation Certificate.
  • Address Proof Letter from the employer.
Submission Monday to Friday. 9:30 am. - 5:30 pm
FRANCE
Address 2/50-E, Shantipath, New Delhi
Tel: +91-11-43196100
Fax: +91-11-43196119
Email: webmaster@ambafrance-in.org
Website: www.vfs-france.co.in
Business Visa Check-List
  • Valid passport must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least SIX MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets.
  • 1 Form to be filled and duly signed at two places (column #37 and in last) by the passenger in his own handwriting only.
  • 2 color Photos (Full front face for each visa applicant, covering 70-80 percent of the photo area, measure 3.5 cms x 4.5 cms. with the head centered in the frame. The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure about 3 cms)
  • Covering letter (addressed to Embassy Of France) on Business Letterhead.
  • Copy of Air Ticket (showing departure after 10 working days from the day the case is applied).
  • Hotel Confirmation.
  • Invitation.
  • Exchange or Credit Card Copy.
  • Personal as well as company bank statement of last 3 months.
  • Salary certificate of last three months if employed.
  • ITR's of last 2 yrs personal.
  • Proof of occupation.
  • Copy of Company Registration Certificate of Indian Company.
  • For applicants going on training purposes, the invitee organization has to get a clearance from the DDTEFP department of the French ministry in France and photocopy of the DDTEFP has to be attached with the covering letter from the invitee.
  • Authority letter on letter head/blank sheet from pax authorizing TravelTheGalaxy to submit and collect the documents on your behalf.
Medical Requirements Health Insurance as per Schengen specification, matching with ticket dates with risk coverage of Euro 30,000. For downloading the list of Approved Insurance Companies and detailed information on Health Insurance please contact us.
Time Taken 15 Calender days.
Visa section working days Monday to Friday.
Submission Monday to Friday.
Collection Monday to Friday.
FRANCE
Address 2/50-E, Shantipath, New Delhi.
Tel: +91-11-43196100
Fax: +91-11-43196119
Email: webmaster@ambafrance-in.org
Website: www.vfs-france.co.in
Tourist Visa Check-List
  • Valid passport must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least SIX MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets.
  • 1 Form to be filled and duly signed at two places (column #37 and in last) by the passenger in his own handwriting only.
  • 2 color Photos (Full front face for each visa applicant, covering 70-80 percent of the photo area, measure 3.5 cms x 4.5 cms. with the head centered in the frame. The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure about 3 cms)
  • Covering letter (addressed to Embassy Of France) on Business Letterhead.
  • Copy of Air Ticket (showing departure after 10 working days from the day the case is applied).
  • NOC from the working Company.
  • Passengers contact details.
  • Proof of Hotel confirmation from France (with address and contact details) if pax going to stay with any relative then relative should send original Attestation De Accueil from France.
  • Occupational proof.
  • In case of child travelling, NOC from School or College.
  • 3 months personal bank statement.
  • Salary certificate of last three months if employed.
  • ITR's of last 2 yrs personal.
  • Proof of occupation.
  • Copy of Company Registration Certificate of Indian Company.
  • For applicants going on training purposes, the invitee organization has to get a clearance from the DDTEFP department of the French ministry in France and photocopy of the DDTEFP has to be attached with the covering letter from the invitee.
  • Authority letter on letter head/blank sheet from pax authorizing TravelTheGalaxy to submit and collect the documents on your behalf.
Medical Requirements Health Insurance as per Schengen specification, matching with ticket dates with risk coverage of Euro 30,000. For downloading the list of Approved Insurance Companies and detailed information on Health Insurance please contact us.
Time Taken 15 Calender days
Visa section working days Monday to Friday
Submission Monday to Friday
Collection Monday to Friday
FRANCE
Address 2/50-E, Shantipath, New Delhi.
Tel: +91-11-43196100
Fax: +91-11-43196119
Email: webmaster@ambafrance-in.org
Website: www.vfs-france.co.in
Work Visa Check-List
  • The Applicants Employer in France has to make an Application at the Office Des Migrations Internationals (Omi - Office of Population Migration) for an Employment Contract. This organization is represented in each French Department. It will examine the Application and get in Touch Directly with the French Consulate under which the Applicant comes. The consulate in turn will summon the Applicant for issuing the Visa.
  • Valid passport must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least SIX MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets.
  • 1 Form to be filled and duly signed at two places (column #37 and in last) by the passenger in his own handwriting only.
  • 2 recently clicked passport size color photographs, 3.5 x 4.5 CM (80% of the face should be visible without border and taken against a light background with matt or semi matt finish.
  • 1 Visa application form duly filled in and signed (photocopy can be used).
  • Original Employment Contract to be arranged by the counterpart French Company.
  • Hotel Confirmation
  • Confirmed One Way air ticket.
  • Brief Company Profile.
  • Exchange or Credit Card Copy.
  • Personal as well as company bank statement of last 3 months.
  • Salary certificate of last three months if employed.
  • ITR's of last 3 yrs personal.
  • Proof of occupation.
  • Copy of Company Registration Certificate of Indian Company.
  • For applicants going on training purposes, the invitee organization has to get a clearance from the DDTEFP department of the French ministry in France and photocopy of the DDTEFP has to be attached with the covering letter from the invitee.
  • Authority letter on letter head/blank sheet from pax authorizing TravelTheGalaxy to submit and collect the documents on your behalf.
Medical Requirements Original Insurance, minimum 30 days. Health Insurance as per Schengen specification, matching with ticket dates with risk coverage of Euro 30,000. For downloading the list of Approved Insurance Companies and detailed information on Health Insurance please contact us
Time Taken Min 10 working days.
Submission As per interview schedule. 9:30 am to 11:00 pm
Collection Monday To Friday. 02:00 pm To 04:00 pm
FRANCE
Address Wockhardt Tower 5th Floor, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai - 400051.
Tel: +91-22-66694000
Fax: +91-22-66694066
Business Visa Check-List
  • Valid passport must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets.
  • 1 Form
  • 2 Photos (with 80% of the photo area)
  • Overseas Mediclaim policy with 30000 Euro coverage.
  • Confirmed Return Air Tickets with dates matching with stay in France.
  • Covering letter (addressed to Consulate General Of France) explaining the reason of travel with name and designation of the signatory and that of the person travelling.
  • Invitation.
  • Hotel Confirmation mentioning the Name, Address and Contact details of the Hotel in France.
  • Proof of Income i.e. ITR's of last 3 years.
  • Personal Bank Statement of last 3 months.
  • Pax to come personally for Finger Printing process next day after the submission of the application without which visa will not be granted.  (Time will be given by us on phone)
Time Taken 2 working days after biometric.
Visa section working days Monday to Friday.
Submission Monday to Friday. 1300 hrs to 1400 hrs.
Collection Monday to Friday. 1300 hrs to 1500 hrs.
FRANCE
Address Wockhardt Tower 5th Floor, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai - 400051.
Tel: +91-22-66694000
Fax: +91-22-66694066
Tourist Visa Check-List
  • Valid passport must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets.
  • 1 Form
  • 2 Photos (with 80% of the photo area)
  • Overseas Mediclaim policy with 30000 Euro coverage.
  • Confirmed Return Air Tickets with dates matching with stay in France.
  • Covering letter (addressed to Consulate General Of France) explaining the reason of travel with name and designation of the signatory and that of the person travelling.
  • Invitation.
  • Hotel Confirmation mentioning the Name, Address and Contact details of the Hotel in France.
  • Proof of Income i.e. ITR's of last 3 years.
  • Personal Bank Statement of last 3 months.
  • Students must submit bonafide certificate from School or College
  • Pax to come personally for Finger Printing process next day after the submission of the application without which visa will not be granted.  (Time will be given by us on phone)
  • D ACCUEIL letter from sponser.
Time Taken 2 working days after biometric.
Visa section working days Monday to Friday
Submission Monday to Friday. 1300 hrs to 1400 hrs.
Collection Monday to Friday
FRANCE
Address Wockhardt Tower 5th Floor, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai - 400051.
Tel: +91-22-66694000
Fax: +91-22-66694066
Transit Visa Check-List
  • Valid passport must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets.
  • 1 Form
  • 2 Photos (with 80% of the photo area)
  • Copy of onward visa.
  • Confirmed Return Air Tickets.
  • Covering letter (addressed to Consulate General Of France) explaining the reason of travel with name and designation of the signatory and that of the person travelling.
  • Pax to come personally for Finger Printing process next day after the submission of the application without which visa will not be granted. (Time will be given by us on phone).
Time Taken 2 working days after biometric.
Visa section working days Monday to Friday.
Submission Monday to Friday. 1300 hrs to 1400 hrs.
Collection Monday to Friday.


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