France (Sticker Visa)

France Tourist Visa (Sticker Visa) Requirements

Traveler Details

Passport

• Physical Passport required.
• Passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure from France.
• Handwritten passports and those valid for more than 10 years are not accepted.
• The passport must have at least 2 blank pages for the visa stamp.
• Old passports must also be submitted, if applicable.

Photographs

• Physical photographs required.
• Dimensions: 35mm x 45mm with a matte finish on white background.
• Face coverage: 80% of the face, non-smiling, without glasses or head covering (unless for religious or ethnic reasons).
• The photo must not have been used for previous visa applications.

Travel Details

Flight Tickets

• A copy of confirmed arrival and departure tickets.

Hotel Reservation

• A copy of the confirmed hotel reservation showing:
  • Hotel address,
  • Contact number,
  • Applicant’s name,
  • Dates of reservation for the entire stay.

Financial Details

Bank Statement

• Physical bank statement required.
• If the applicant is sponsored, provide the sponsor’s bank statement, or if the applicant is self-sponsored, provide their own.
• The bank statement must be from the last 6 months, with the bank’s sign and seal.

Income Tax Return (ITR)

• If the applicant is a partner, director, or LLP member, submit business ITR for the last 3 years.
• If employed, submit Form 16 and ITR for the last 3 years.
• If self-employed, submit personal ITR for the last 3 years.

Occupation Details

For Employed Individuals

• Leave sanction letter or No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer for the travel duration.
• Payslips for the last 3 months or a salary certificate from the employer.

For Self-Employed Individuals

• Cover letter on the business letterhead.
• Business registration certificate: can include any of GST certificate, Certificate of Incorporation, Partnership deed, or MOA.
• Valid proprietorship proof.

For Students

• A letter from the Institute with the student’s name, such as:
  • Bonafide certificate,
  • Leave letter,
  • Student ID card copy.

For Retired Individuals

• Retirement proof or pension slip for the last 3 months.

Additional Requirements

Biometric Data

• Applicants must visit the visa application center in person to submit biometric data (fingerprints and photograph).
• Biometrics are valid for 59 months, so applicants will not need to repeat biometrics within this period.

Travel Insurance

• Mandatory travel insurance with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 or USD 50,000 for health emergencies, treatment, hospitalization, or repatriation.
• Insurance must cover all Schengen countries and be valid for the entire stay in France.

Cover Letter

• A cover letter explaining the purpose of travel, addressing the consulate or embassy (based on jurisdiction).

Applications Timing

• Applications should be submitted at least 15 working days before travel.
• Applications submitted within 15 working days of the travel date will not be accepted.

Conditional Requirements

For Minors Traveling with One Parent

• Written consent from the other parent or guardian.
• Signed copies of the non-traveling parent or guardian’s passport or photo ID.
• If the parent has sole custody, proof of custody or guardianship must be provided.
• Minors must sign the application form in front of a VFS officer.

For Minors Traveling Alone

• Written consent from both parents or legal guardians.
• Signed copies of the passports or photo IDs of both parents/guardians.
• NOC from the parents if applicable.
• Minors must be accompanied by both parents or legal guardians and sign the application form in front of a VFS officer.

Staying with Friends or Family

• An invitation letter in French, issued and endorsed by the France Office of Immigration and Nationality or certified by a public notary.
• Passport and visa or residence permit of the inviter along with address proof.

Sponsor Documents

• Sponsorship letter from the sponsor, detailing the applicant’s travel particulars.
• Employment proof of the sponsor.
• Bank statement of the sponsor.
• Government ID proof (passport, driving license, PAN card) of the sponsor, if the sponsor is from India. If the sponsor is from France, provide a passport or driving license copy.

Internal Travel

• If the applicant will be traveling internally within the Schengen Area, provide proof of internal travel.

Marriage Certificate

• If applicable, the marriage certificate should be provided if the spouse’s name is not mentioned in the passport.

Important Notes

• All documents must be in English or French; if documents are in another language, an official translation is required.
• The embassy or consulate may request additional documents or a personal interview on a case-by-case basis.
• Inadequate travel insurance or incomplete documentation may result in visa rejection or limited visa validity.**Please send your documents to our office address; additional charges may apply for document pickup & drop from your location.