✓Verified against manual check · 5 May 2026
Document Checklist
11 required · 3 recommended✓
Valid Passport
Minimum 3 months validity BEYOND departure. Issued within last 10 years. 2 blank pages.
REQ.
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Visa Application Form
Completed and signed. Download from consulate/VFS. Black ink, no corrections.
REQ.
✓
2 Passport Photos
35x45mm, white background, printed, within 6 months. No glasses. Matte finish.
REQ.
✓
Cover Letter
Addressed to visa officer. States purpose, dates, itinerary, and intent to return to India.
REQ.
✓
Flight Itinerary
Confirmed or provisional booking showing entry and exit dates.
REQ.
✓
Hotel Bookings (all nights)
Name, address, and confirmation for every night. Refundable accepted.
REQ.
✓
Travel Insurance
Minimum 30,000 EUR cover. Valid in all Schengen states. Medical + repatriation mandatory.
REQ.
✓
Bank Statement (3-6 months)
Last 3-6 months. Min Rs 2,50,000 balance. Stable — no sudden deposits. Bank-stamped.
REQ.
✓
ITR (2 years)
Income Tax Return acknowledgment for last 2 financial years.
REQ.
✓
Salary Slips (3 months)
For salaried employees. Company letterhead.
REQ.
✓
Employment Letter / NOC
Confirms employment, designation, salary, leave approval dates, company address.
REQ.
Recommended
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
Detailed plan for each day. List cities, attractions, and travel between cities.
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Leave Approval Letter
From employer confirming sanctioned leave dates.
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Property / Ownership Proof
Property docs or rent agreement. Strengthens intent-to-return.
Important Notes
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As of 10 April 2026, Indian nationals holding an ordinary passport are no longer required to hold an airport transit visa when passing through the international zone of airports in France
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For complete visa requirements and application details, visit france-visas.gouv.fr
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Schengen Area Country
France is a Schengen member. Your Type C visa covers all 29 Schengen states — travel freely across the zone on a single application.
90 days max · 180-day windowHow Schengen visas work for Indians →
Specific Guides for France
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France Official Visa Portal · Verified 2026-05-08
⚠ Fee shown in official government currency (EUR). INR equivalent fluctuates — verify at official portal before applying.