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France Tourist Visa from India

Paris, the Riviera, Disneyland and the Alps. Apply to France when it is your main destination — the country where you spend the most nights. The visa also lets you travel across the Schengen area.

Mont Saint Michel at sunset, April 2025
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Visa type
Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — France
Length of stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, across the Schengen area
Processing time
Usually about 15 days; can be longer in peak season
Where you apply
France-Visas online, then a VFS Global centre
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  • ₹40,000 flat fee · free reapplication if refused
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How we handle your France visa

  1. 01Free consultationTell us your plans on a call or WhatsApp. We check your eligibility and timeline.
  2. 02Personal checklistYou get an exact document list for your profile — nothing missing, nothing extra.
  3. 03We file itWe fill the forms, review every document twice, and book your appointments.
  4. 04Track to decisionOne consultant follows your file until the visa is decided.
Our service fee
₹40,000 flat
  • Same fee for every country, paid in full before we start your application.
  • Embassy / government visa fee is not included — paid separately at actual cost.
  • Visa refused? We reapply free of cost — no second service fee.

France visa FAQs

Should I apply to France or another Schengen country?

Apply to France if you spend the most nights there. If nights are equal, apply to the country you enter first. We check your itinerary and confirm the right embassy.

When should I apply for a France visa?

Up to 6 months before travel and at least 15 days before. For summer trips, start 2–3 months ahead — appointments fill up fast.

What if my France visa is refused?

We reapply for you free of cost — you don't pay our ₹40,000 service fee again. We review the refusal reasons, strengthen your file and refile it. Only the embassy fee for the new application is payable.

Is the embassy fee included in ₹40,000?

No. ₹40,000 is our service fee, paid in full before we start your application. The embassy / government visa fee is paid separately at actual cost, and we tell you the exact amount upfront.

Visa rules and fees change often. This guide was last reviewed in October 2026 — we confirm the latest requirements with you before you apply. Official source: France-Visas (official).

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