Visa to France

France Tourist Visa for Thai

France has always been a favorite holiday destination among holiday goers and travelers around the world. Whether you go to France to visit your friend, relatives or to simply experience the elegant French side of life, you would need to obtain a corresponding tourist visa in order to be able to get admitted in the country. Thais are among the nationals which are required to obtain a tourist visa beforehand to be able to enter France for a holiday.

French tourist Visa Required Documents

• Passport (valid for 6 months)

• Copy of passport’s photo page

• Completed  Visa application form

• Two color ID photos size 3.5 x 4.5 in white background

• Proof of Employment – This will be in the forms of:

• Employment which specifically states the applicant’s position

• If self employed, provide copy of Business registration certificate

• Sponsorship letter from  the inviting French resident

• Motivation Letter- that which relates you reason of visiting France

• Proof of accommodation

• bank book, bank statements, payment slips showing sufficient funds

• Flight reservation and proof of accommodation

Applying a French tourist visa through Sponsorship

The sponsor needs to furnish documents proving his financial capacity, should provide a confirmed booking of a return flight tickets, proof of accommodation, a copy of his passport’s photopage and all pages stamped by the Thai immigration, proof of medical insurance and motivation letter.  

Visa processing time

It normally takes the embassy 3 working days to process the visa application. It takes longer if an interview is required or if it’s the peak season. For non-Thai applicants the application can take up to 10 business days.

When Visa is granted, you have to show the following when picking up your passport:

--- Original and a copy of the return flight ticket

--- Proof of health insurance.

Validity of the Visa

A French tourist visa is valid for 90 days. It is valid in all  Schengen- member countries namely Germany, France, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Switzerland, Norway, Italy, Spain, Greece, Portugal, Iceland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Hungary and the Czech Republic.

French Tourist Visa Services provided by Siam Legal 

The success rate of French Tourist Visa application is low. If you wish obtaining the visa with flying colors, Siam Legal can assist you to make this happen. We offer:

• Full review of your sponsor and your own personal, financial & employment history

• Consultation with our French Immigration Specialist

• Comprehensive checklist of documents for the applicant and sponsor (if any)

• Professional and accurate preparation of your visa application

• Submission of your visa application to the proper government agencies

• Careful preparation of all correspondence with government agencies

• Expert advice on how to handle yourself during the interview (if any)

Contact any of our French immigration attorneys in Bangkok, Hua Hin, Pattaya or Phuket to arrange your French Tourist Visa in Thailand.