Visa types we handle for FRANCE
Select a type to see exact fees and processing times.
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Tourist
Leisure, sightseeing, visiting family or friends
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Business
Business meetings, conferences, trade events
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Student
Academic studies or research programmes
How the process works with us
Typical end-to-end breakdown for FRANCE.
1
Day 1
Onboarding
2
Day 2-7
Document Preparation
3
Day 8-10
Submission
4
Day 11-27
Embassy Processing
5
Day 28-30
Passport Return
Documents you'll need
The exact paperwork required for your FRANCE application.
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Identity & Travel
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✓ Passport with minimum 6 months validity and at least 2 blank pages
✓ All old passports — even expired ones
✓ 2 recent photographs: 35x45mm, white background, plain expression
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Application Paperwork
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✓ Completed visa application form (filled by our team)
✓ Cover letter explaining trip purpose, itinerary and intent to return
✓ Any declaration forms required by the embassy
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Financial Proof
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✓ Bank statements for last 3 months (clearly showing balance and transactions)
✓ ITR for last 2 financial years
✓ Salary slips for last 3 months (salaried) OR CA-certified financials (self-employed)
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Trip Details
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✓ Confirmed return flight reservation (booking confirmation, not purchased ticket)
✓ Hotel bookings or accommodation confirmation for every night of stay
✓ Travel insurance covering the full duration of trip
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Employment / Status
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✓ Employer letter confirming role, salary, tenure and approved leave
✓ Business owners: company registration + GST certificate + 2 years ITR
✓ Students: bonafide letter from institution
France Visa for Indians — The Eiffel Tower at dusk. The Louvre’s 380,000 artworks. Provence’s lavender fields in July. The French Riviera’s azure coast. Mont Saint-Michel rising from the sea. Bordeaux’s vineyards. Normandy’s D-Day beaches. Croissants from a corner boulangerie. France receives more tourists than any country on earth — 90 million annually.
House of Visas handles your complete France visa application end-to-end: document review, embassy-format preparation, appointment booking, daily tracking via WhatsApp, and delivery to your door. 98% approval rate. Guaranteed or service fee back.
Documents
- Bank Statements
- Cover Letter
- Employer Letter
- Flight Tickets
- Hotel Booking
- ITR
- Passport
- Photo
- Travel Insurance
Languages
- English
- French
Regions
- Europe / Schengen
Types
- Sticker Visa
Validity
- 90d/180
Visa Delivery
- 15-45 days
Can Also Visit
All 29 Schengen + Serbia, Turkey (e-visa), Georgia, Albania, N. Macedonia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Kosovo, Mexico, Colombia, Dominican Rep.
| Charge Description | Amount | Paid To |
|---|---|---|
| Govt Fee (₹) | ₹9,360 | Govt Fee |
| VFS/Centre (₹) | ₹2,200 | VFS/Centre |
| Insurance (₹) | ₹750 | Insurance |
| HoV Service (₹) | ₹3,999 | HoV Service |
| Gst 18% (₹) | ₹720 | Gst |
| TOTAL (₹) | ₹17,029 |
Why FRANCE applications get rejected
Avoid these common mistakes. Our experts prevent 100% of these cases.
Insufficient financial proof
A balance that looks healthy on submission day but shows big unexplained deposits or irregular patterns is a red flag for consulates.
OUR FIX: We review 3 months of statements and flag anything the consulate will question before it leaves your file. We brief you on minimum balance requirements.
Incomplete or incorrect documents
Missing pages, blurry scans, name mismatches between passport and bank statements, or outdated documents are the most common rejection triggers.
OUR FIX: We conduct a thorough document audit before submission. Every page is checked for consistency, clarity and completeness.
Weak ties to home country
If the consulate cannot see a clear reason you will return to India — stable employment, property ownership, family dependents — they may refuse.
OUR FIX: We help you document your ties: employer letters confirming leave approval, property papers, and family obligations. We build a strong case for your return.
Poor travel history
First-time international travellers or those with previous visa refusals face higher scrutiny without proper context.
OUR FIX: We craft a strong cover letter that contextualises your travel history and addresses any past refusals proactively and honestly.