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France visa help from Patiala

The application centre details, documents and fees to check when planning a France visit from Patiala.

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Professional filing ₹4,999, GST included. Government and visa-centre fees separate.

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Centre recorded in our France guide

VFS Global France VAC — Chandigarh
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Use the official VFS Global instructions to confirm jurisdiction, appointment rules, address and what to carry. The destination and your residence determine the appropriate centre.

Documents for the France Tourist Visa (Schengen Type C — Short Stay)

The destination guide’s checklist, grouped by purpose. Additional evidence may be required for your situation.

Core Documents 6 items
  • France-Visas online application form (printed + signed)Completed on france-visas.gouv.fr; print and sign the form and the France-Visas receipt/barcode page.
  • Valid passportIssued within last 10 years, valid at least 3 months beyond return, at least 2 blank pages, not handwritten.
  • Copy of passport bio-data and address pages
  • Copies of all previous visas (Schengen / UK / US, etc.)
  • Two recent biometric passport photos35×45mm, white background, ≤6 months old, meeting ICAO/Schengen photo specification.
  • Cover letter from the applicantStating purpose, travel dates, itinerary and who bears the costs.
Travel & Accommodation 4 items
  • Proof of intended means of transport and round-trip itineraryConfirmed flight reservation (return).
  • Travel-agency booking / detailed day-by-day travel itineraryTourism-specific: confirmed tour booking or a credible self-planned itinerary.
  • Proof of accommodation for the entire stayHotel reservations / holiday-home rental. Accommodation proof for EACH Schengen state if multi-country.
  • Travel medical insuranceMinimum €30,000 coverage, valid across all Schengen states, covering the entire trip including repatriation. Use an approved insurer.
Financial Means 7 items
  • Original personal bank statement of the last 3 monthsStamped and signed by the bank.
  • Income Tax Returns (ITR) / Form 16 for the last 2 years
  • If employed: salary slips (last 3 months) + employment contract + leave-sanction letter from employer
  • If self-employed / company owner: company registration + GST registration certificate + ITR (2 years)
  • If retired: pension statements / pension order + bank statements
  • If sponsored: sponsorship letter + sponsor's bank statements + sponsor ID + proof of relationship
  • If student: school/university enrolment certificate + NOC from the institution
Civil Status & Minors 4 items
  • Marriage certificate (if applicable)
  • Birth certificate of children (if applicable)
  • For minors: birth certificate + passport copies of both parents
  • For minors travelling without one/both parents: notarised parental consent from the non-travelling parent(s) + passport copies
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Government & application fees

Schengen Short-Stay Visa fee — AdultAbout ₹10,100 per adult — the INR amount charged from 27 Aug 2026. Set by the mission; it moves with the exchange rate.
€90
Schengen Short-Stay Visa fee — Child 6 to 12 yearsAbout ₹5,100 for a child aged 6–12 — the INR amount charged from 27 Aug 2026.
€45
Schengen Short-Stay Visa fee — Child under 6 yearsNo visa fee for children below 6 years of age.
FREE
VFS Global service chargePer applicant, inclusive of GST. Verify the current charge on the VFS France India page before your appointment.
≈ ₹2,100

The visa fee in INR is set by the French Consulate exchange rate and changes periodically — always confirm the live amount on france-visas.gouv.fr and the VFS Global France India page before paying. The visa fee and VFS service charge are payable per applicant. Visa fee, service charge and any value-added service fees are NON-REFUNDABLE regardless of the visa decision. Optional value-added services (courier, SMS, premium lounge, prime-time collection) do not affect the decision or turnaround time.

These are separate from our professional service. Confirm current official fees; exchange rates and centre services can affect the amount payable.

Planning from Patiala

Patiala is our home city. Our office is near the PRTC Workshop, so most days families just walk in without booking. We get Punjabi University students wanting to do MA in the UK or Australia. Punjab government employees planning to visit kids settled abroad after retirement. Families from Tripuri, Urban Estate, and Sirhind Road getting their first family Schengen for summer holidays.

Saturday walk-ins welcome, no appointment needed. For senior citizens above 65, we collect documents from your home if you live within 8 km of our office.

We handle preparation remotely. Any official attendance requirement follows the issuing authority’s instructions for your application.

Local questions

Does SureshotVisa have an office in Patiala?

Our licensed office is in Patiala. See our contact page for the address and current opening hours. You can also work with us remotely.