🇫🇷 3 visa routes for Indians
France Visa for Indians: Fees, Documents & Processing Time
Everything you need to apply for France from India — the real government fees, our service charges, the documents, and honest guidance from a dedicated case manager.
Visa fees and rules verified on 13 July 2026
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France visa fees & timelines
| Visa type | Government fees | Our fee | Processing | Validity | Entries | Max stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | Schengen short-stay visa fee €90Adult; €45 for children 6–12, free under 6. Same across all Schengen countries. | ₹7,500 + 18% GST = ₹8,850 | Usually about 15 days, up to 45 in busy periods | Set by the consulate; single or multiple entry, with total stay capped at 90 days in any 180-day period | — | Up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the Schengen area |
| Business visa | Schengen short-stay visa fee €90Adult; €45 for children 6–12, free under 6. Same across all Schengen countries. | ₹7,500 + 18% GST = ₹8,850 | Usually about 15 days, up to 45 in busy periods | Single or multiple entry | — | 90 days per 180-day period |
| Dependent visa | Long-stay (national) visa application fee €99Standard full rate for a long-stay 'visa de long sejour' — the category used for dependent/family visas (family reunification, accompanying family, Talent Passport family). Denominated in EUR; collected in INR at the VFS counter (approx. ₹8,800–10,300). Non-refundable even if the application is refused. | ₹25,000 + 18% GST = ₹29,500 | Usually a few weeks for the visa itself; France-Visas recommends applying at least a month before you travel. The regroupement familial route adds a prior prefecture decision that can take up to six months. | Tied to the sponsor's permit — a long-stay visa (VLS-TS) or, for Talent family, a multi-year residence permit of up to four years, renewed alongside the sponsor's. | Multiple | For the duration of the sponsor's residence permit, renewable with it. |
Government and VFS fees are paid directly to the authorities in the local currency shown and are subject to change at the discretion of the concerned consulate or embassy; our service fee is in INR and includes appointment booking. No consultant can guarantee a visa — the decision rests with the embassy or consulate.
What you'll need
Document checklists
Tourist visa — document checklist
- France-Visas application form completed on the official portal and signed, with the printed application summary and receipt
- Passport issued within the last 10 years, valid at least 3 months after your planned departure from the Schengen area, with at least two blank pages, plus copies of any previous visas
- Two recent Schengen-format photographs (35x45 mm, white background)
- Cover letter stating the purpose of travel, dates and a day-by-day itinerary
- Flight tickets covering entry to and exit from the Schengen area
- Proof of accommodation for the whole stay: hotel bookings, or for a family/private visit a validated attestation d'accueil (certificate of accommodation) from the host's town hall
- Travel medical insurance covering the entire Schengen stay, with a minimum of EUR 30,000 for medical expenses, hospitalisation and repatriation
- Personal bank statements for the last 6 months, stamped by the bank, showing sufficient funds for the trip
- Income Tax Returns (ITR-V) for the last 2 assessment years
- Employment proof: leave letter and recent salary slips; for the self-employed, business registration / GST documents and company bank statements
- Proof of sufficient means of subsistence for the stay, plus the sponsor's documents where the trip is funded by someone else
Business visa — document checklist
- Passport issued within the last 10 years, valid at least 3 months after your planned departure from the Schengen area, with at least two blank pages
- Completed France-Visas short-stay application form and the France-Visas receipt, both printed and signed
- Two recent passport photographs (35x45 mm, white background) meeting Schengen specifications
- Letter of invitation from your French host company or the seminar/conference organiser, stating the purpose and dates of the visit
- Covering letter from your employer or company on letterhead confirming your position, the purpose of the trip and who bears the costs
- Proof of your company's status in India - certificate of incorporation/registration and, for the self-employed, GST and income-tax returns
- Personal bank statements for the last 3 months and latest income-tax returns as evidence of sufficient financial means
- Confirmed return travel booking and proof of accommodation in France (hotel booking) for the dates of stay
- Travel medical insurance valid across the Schengen area with a minimum of EUR 30,000 for medical and hospital expenses and repatriation
- Proof of visa-fee payment and biometrics (fingerprints and photo) given in person at a VFS Global centre
Dependent visa — document checklist
- Passport valid for the intended stay, with blank pages, plus photocopies of the data and stamp pages
- Completed France-Visas long-stay application form and the printed application confirmation
- Recent passport photographs meeting ICAO / Schengen specifications
- Proof of family relationship — marriage certificate for a spouse or birth certificate for a child — legalised or apostilled and translated into French
- Copy of the sponsor's French residence permit (for example a Talent permit) plus their passport
- Sponsor's proof of accommodation in France (lease, property deed or recent utility bill)
- Sponsor's proof of resources for the reunification route (payslips, employment contract, tax notice)
- The route authorisation: the main applicant's visa/permit reference for accompanying family, or the prefect's family-reunification authorisation (issued via the OFII) for regroupement familial
- Proof of travel arrangements and any health insurance required, and payment of the applicable France-Visas fee
How it works
Three steps, one dedicated case manager
1
Honest case review
We assess your profile candidly and recommend the visa route that actually fits your trip.
2
Expert forms & document review
We complete and double-check every form and paper, so nothing weakens your case.
3
Appointment, prep & tracking
We book the appointment, prepare you for the interview, and track it to the decision.
Client reviews
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