🇫🇷France-Visas (Ministry of the Interior & Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs)
France Visa Document Checklists
France short-stay Schengen visa document checklist for Indian applicants: passport rules, travel insurance, financial proof, VFS appointment steps and 35x45 mm photo specs for 2026.
📷Photo: 35x45 mm
⏱Processing: Usually decided within 15 calendar days of the appointment; can take up to 45 days in some cases
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Tourism & Visit2026 Rules
France Tourist Visa Document Checklist from India 2026 (Schengen Short-Stay)
Every document you need for a France tourist visa from India: application form, passport rules, €30,000 travel insurance, bank statements, employer letter, cover letter and ICAO photo specs.
Processing TimeUsually within 15 calendar days of your appointment; can extend up to 45 days
Visa Fee€90 adults / €45 children aged 6–12 / free under 6 (paid in INR), plus VFS Global service charge
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Frequently Asked Questions about France Visas
Usually decided within 15 calendar days of the appointment; can take up to 45 days in some cases.
France visa photos are 35x45 mm with a plain, light-coloured background. Background colour, how recent the photo must be and rules on glasses vary by visa, so check the photo section of your specific checklist.
Yes, applications are submitted either directly via France-Visas (Ministry of the Interior & Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) official portal or through authorized visa application centers (e.g., VFS Global / TLScontact).