Tourist Short Stay Visa
How do I apply for a tourist visa for France?
You can easily apply online for your visa as long as you have these things available:
- Your passport
- Originals and photocopies of your supporting documents
- 2 photos in ISO/IEC format
Or you can print and use a paper form from here.
In general, visa applications for France follow these 5 simple steps:
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Step 1 - Do your research
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Step 2 - Start your online application
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Step 3 - Book your appointment
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Step 4 - Submit your application
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Step 5 - Track your visa
Congratulations! By being on this page, you’re already well on your way to completing Step 1 of the process. Take the time to go through these pages and make sure you apply for the right visa.
You can apply for your visa online, using the documents mentioned above. The site will take you through step-by-step instructions to make it an easy process. Remember, you’ll need to pay application fees when you submit your application.
Make an appointment with your visa application centre. Take your supporting documents with you and be sure to be on time.
Top tip: Check the average appointment wait times in your country so you can be sure your appointment will come in time for you to get your visa.
You’ve done the hard part and gotten everything ready. Now all you need to do is show up to your appointment and have your fingerprints scanned (biometric data). Make sure you’ve got all of your documents and are ready to pay the fees. Once you’ve done that, your visa is officially submitted. This appointment usually takes about 20 minutes.
Your visa will be monitored through the visa application centre that you applied through. They’ll let you know when your passport is ready to pick up. Visa processing typically takes between 15 and 45 days.