Visa to France

French Tourist Visa for Thai

Since France is a Schengen state, the requirements for a French visit visa as well as the processes involved are the same as those mandated by other Schengen states.

Citizens of non- European Union and non-European Economic Area countries, along with other foreign nationals who are not in the visa exemption category need to apply for a visa to enter France.

The visa sticker shows the number of days a foreigner is allowed to stay in the country as well as the number of entries allowed to explore and visit the other Schengen states. For a maximum, foreigners are allowed to remain in the country for ninety (90) days every six (6) months.

The requirements for a visit visa are the following. Candidates need to show:

• Lack of propensity to be either a public or security threat to the government
• A valid passport with three-month validity
• A travel health insurance with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000
• An invitation from the sponsor to clarify the purpose of the travel, for private visits
• Sufficiency of financial resources or in case of financial incapacity, a formal pledge executed by the sponsor taking full responsibility of the entire costs to be incurred by the applicant
• Compliance with other specific requirements requested by the French diplomatic mission in the applicant’s home country 

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Step 1 – The applicant must visit the nearest French embassy or a French diplomatic mission, as the case may be, and inquire about the specific visitor visa application requirements. Personal visits are encouraged since such assures more timely and accurate information.

 

Step 2 –Upon learning the requirements, identifying and gathering the application form, documents, records and certificates required come next. In cases of financial incapacity to finance the visit, coordination with the sponsor must be done immediately.

 

Step 3 – Then, visa candidates should pay the application fee.

 

Step 4 – Scheduling an appointment is next on the list. In order to avoid delays and waiting time, it would be best for applicants to call the embassy’s call center to secure a spot.

 

Step 5 –During the scheduled appointment, submission of all the requirements must be done. After submission, waiting time for the approval starts. Applicants may continue to follow-up their applications by calling the embassy.

 

French diplomatic missions usually process visitor visas for approximately two (2) to ten (10) working days. Extensions may possibly occur especially during the peak season.

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Our French visit visa service does not include embassy or government fees. We provide you with:

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• Full review of your personal, financial & employment history
• Consultation and confirmation that this visa is appropriate for you
• Extensive checklist of documents that you need for your visa application
• 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 at your Consular interview
• Unlimited personal communication with our French Visa Specialists