France Visa from India
A licensed team prepares and files your application — aimed at getting you approved. The decision stays with the embassy.
Last reviewed: 10 September 2026 · Verified against current VFS Global India fees
Typical processing
15 calendar days standard (can extend to 30–45 days where additional scrutiny or consular consultation is required). Apply at least 15 days before travel.
Length of stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Processing
15 calendar days standard. Apply at…
Entry
Single or multiple entry
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France Visa — All Types
Each visa type has its own fees, documents, and processing rules. Tap any card for the complete guide.
France Tourist Visa
Schengen short-stay visa for Indian citizens travelling to France for tourism, sightseeing and leisure — up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Apply online via France-Visas, biometrics at VFS.
France Business Visa
Schengen short-stay business visa for Indian professionals attending meetings, negotiations, conferences or contracts in France — up to 90 days. Apply online via France-Visas, biometrics at VFS.
France Visit Visa
Schengen short-stay visa for Indian citizens visiting family or friends living in France — up to 90 days. Apply online via France-Visas, biometrics at VFS.
France Student Visa
National (Type D) long-stay visa for Indian students enrolled in a French institution for a course longer than 90 days — decided by the French immigration authorities.
France Work Visa / Permit
Information only — France work visas / permits are National (Type D) long-stay categories. SureshotVisa guides you through this route and, once you hold your own job offer or employer sponsorship, prepares and files the visa application — we are not a recruiting agent, so the offer must be yours.
Other categories we handle
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⚙️ Application Process
Talk to us on WhatsApp
Chat with our visa expert. We recommend the right visa type and review your eligibility.
Prepare Documents
Upload documents to your portal. Our team reviews each one and flags what's missing.
VFS Appointment
We book the earliest VFS slot, prepare your file, and brief you for biometrics.
Biometrics & Submission
Visit VFS centre for biometrics. Your application is submitted to the embassy.
Track & Receive
Track status via your dashboard. Once approved, collect your passport with the visa.
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💡 Important Tips
- One Schengen visa lets you enter via France and travel all 29 Schengen countries on the same visa.
- Current France appointment wait is about Days – weeks — book your VFS slot early to protect your travel date.
- Allow around 15 days for France — apply 4–6 weeks before you fly.
- Keep your bank balance healthy — ₹3–5 lakh is a safe range for most short-stay visas.
- Show strong ties to India (stable job, property, family) — the biggest approval lever.
- Book refundable flights and hotels until the visa is approved.
- Buy travel insurance before your embassy / VFS appointment.
- Carry originals plus photocopies to VFS, and never give false or inconsistent information.
Planning your trip
Know France before you go
About France
Romance, Art & the Heart of Europe
France is the world's most-visited country and the classic first Europe trip for Indian travellers — Paris and the Eiffel Tower, the art of the Louvre, Riviera beaches and vineyards from Bordeaux to Champagne. As a Schengen member, a France visa also lets you travel across 28 other European countries on the same visa.
Capital
Paris
Currency
Euro (€)
Language
French / English
Flight time
~9h from Delhi
Why Indians Love Visiting
Paris & the Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, Seine cruises and Montmartre — the most iconic skyline in Europe.
World-class art
The Louvre (Mona Lisa), Musée d'Orsay and the Palace of Versailles — centuries of art and royal history.
French Riviera
Nice, Cannes and Saint-Tropez — Mediterranean beaches, glamour and the Monaco border.
Wine & cuisine
Bordeaux and Champagne vineyards, plus patisseries, crêpes and plenty of vegetarian options in the cities.
Schengen gateway
One France visa unlocks all 29 Schengen countries — ideal for a multi-country Europe tour.
Top Places to Visit
Best Time to Visit
Spring
Apr–JunMild, blooming gardens, fewer crowds than summer. Ideal for Paris + Loire.
Summer
Jul–AugRiviera beach season, long days. PEAK — book early; Paris is busy and warm.
Autumn
Sep–OctGrape-harvest season, golden light, comfortable sightseeing.
Winter
Nov–MarChristmas markets, Alps skiing, quieter museums. Cold but atmospheric.
France is the most-visited country on Earth — around 90 million tourists a year.
The Louvre is the world's largest art museum; 30 seconds per artwork would take ~100 days to see them all.
Disneyland Paris is Europe's most-visited theme park.
France is famous for having over 1,000 varieties of cheese.
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If your France visa is refused, our fee comes back in full.
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Names and dates matched across every paper, each document checked for issuer and validity, the money traced to its source, the purpose checked for contradictions, ties documented rather than claimed, then one final read by someone trying to refuse it. That last pass is the one almost nobody does alone.
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