France Visa UK

From vertiginous peaks and stunning valleys in the French Alps to cliffs and blue beaches, L’Hexagone boasts remarkable natural gems. If you wish to explore the treasures, be part of business opportunities, study higher or visit your family in this enchanting country, then you are required to apply for a France visa from UK.

Being a UK resident of any nationality (except Australia, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, US), you are required to apply for France Schengen visa UK.

*** British Citizens can travel to France visa-free!

Categories of France Schengen visa

Depending on the stay duration, France visa is categorized differently:

Short stay visa: Also known as France Schengen visa, this permits the holder to travel throughout France for 90 days.

Purpose:

• Airport transit visa
• Tourist visa
• Visitor visa
• Business visa
• Visa for Official visit
• Visa for medical reason
• Visa for study purpose
• Visa for Cultural, Sports & Film crews

Long Stay visa: Also known as D-type visa, this permits the holder to stay in the country longer than three months and up to one year. To extend this stay, you must request a residence permit at “French prefecture”.

Long stay visa are of two types:

• Temporary Long stay visa: Allows to stay for a period of 4 to 6 months.
• Long stay visa equivalent to residence permit (VLS-TS): Allows individuals to reside for a period of 3-12 months.

Purpose

• Short courses
• Visiting
• Engaging in artistic activities
• Employee VLS-TS
• Temporary worker VLS-TS
• Talent passport VLS-TS
• Student VLS-TS
• Research Scientist VLS-TS

Check if you need a France Schengen visa?

Who needs France Schengen visa:

• Legal resident of the UK, who is holding a passport of a non-EU country that has not signed the visa liberalization agreement with the EU.
• UK citizen who was denied entry into France.
• Citizens of non-EU countries who are having visa liberalization agreements with the EU who were denied entry to France.

Exemptions from visa requirement:

• Holder of passport from US, Canada, Japan, Australia or any other country having visa liberalization agreement with EU.
• UK passport holder who is a citizen of an EU member state including Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein or Switzerland.
• Possess valid residence permit from any country within the Schengen area.

Document Requirements For France Visa Application

GENERAL DOCUMENT REQUIREMENT:

• Valid Passport : Issued within the last 10 years and valid for more than three months after departure. Passport must have two blank pages!

• BRP (UK residence permit): British resilience permit which must be valid at least one month after the end date of your trip to France.

• Recent Photograph: Two recent photographs of passport size.

• Accommodation Proof: Confirmed hotel booking, hostel reservation or rental agreement, showcasing the entire details of stay in France.

• Travel medical insurance (mandatory*): Minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 (£26,000) is required for medical emergencies during the stay.

• Travel itinerary & Cover Letter: A letter stating your purpose of visit in France and the whole travel plan.

• Transportation Proof: Confirmed flight tickets/ Train tickets/ Driving license/ Vehicle registration number.

• Financial statements: Bank statements of the last three months showcasing the sufficient balance during your stay. The general requirement for financial means to obtain a France visa is to have at least €65 per day.

SPECIFIC DOCUMENT REQUIREMENT:

Apart from the general documents, following are the specific documents required as per the employment status or purpose of visit:

• Employed: Employment letter + Bank statement of last 6 months + Income tax return + Leave permission from employer

• Self Employed: Copy of Business license + Bank statement of last 6 months + Income tax return + Letter of invitation (From concerned authority In case of Business conference)

• Retired: Pension statement of last 6 months

• Student: Enrollment letter + NOC from the university + Student card

• Business purpose: Invitation letter + Business bank statement + Certificate from the employer + MOA & AOA in original certified copy/ Trade license/ Partnership or Proprietorship documents

• Medical purpose: Medical attestation from doctor or hospital in France + Medical report + Receipt of medical fees

• Members of official delegation: Purpose of visit + Official invitation along with identity proof + Duration of stay and place of accommodation

• Film crew/ Cultural/ Religious purpose: Details of crew members + Duration of stay + Invitation letter from concerned authority + Entry tickets of event

• Research/ Studies/ Internship/ Training purpose: Certificate for the courses attended + Enrollment certificate + Financial sustenance

• Transit: Entry permit in transit country + Valid visa for destination country

• Spouse of France citizen: Proof of spouse’s citizenship + Original marriage certificate

• Minor: Birth certificate + Application form + Court order (In case of custody ) + Proof of Parent’s income (Bank statements) + Parental consent (If minor is traveling alone)

• Carrying each document on the day of France visa appointment is necessary. Missing even a single document can lead to visa rejection! So, arrange wisely!

*** For any enquiry regarding the documents for France Schengen visa from the UK, feel free to get in touch with our team. You can call us on 02084323472, or WhatsApp – 447300463745 or email us at info@schengentravelinfo.co.uk.

France visa fee structure

*** Note that the visa fee is not reimbursed even if your visa application is refused or you withdraw your application.

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Generally the France visa process takes 10-15 calendar days, but in exceptional cases it can take up to 30 days. So, it is advisable to apply for the visa 15 days prior to your trip and not earlier than 6 months.

*** You can track the application status of your France visa through the official France visa website by the reference number you received.

FAQ’s applying for the France visa