France Schengen Visa
France · Tourist · Multiple Entry · Stay Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Visa type
Tourist
Entry type
Multiple Entry
Stay duration
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Validity
As granted by the consulate
Processing time
About 15 calendar days after the appointment
Urgent processing
Not routinely offered
Eligibility
Indian passport holders resident in India, travelling for tourism
Overview
Apply for a France Schengen short-stay visa when France is your main destination or your first point of entry into the Schengen area.
Who can use this visa
Itinerary, accommodation, insurance and financial documents are reviewed by the France-Visas system before the appointment.
- Requirement
Indian passport, valid 6+ months
Older passports showing previous travel should also be carried.
- Requirement
Demonstrable ties to India
Employment, business, property or family ties support the intention to return.
- Requirement
Funds for the trip
Bank balance and income records should reasonably match the itinerary cost.
- Restriction
In-person biometrics required
You must attend the visa centre; remote filing alone is not possible.
- Note
Appointment availability drives timelines
Plan at least six to eight weeks ahead in peak season.
How the process works
- 1
Consultation and checklist
A consultant reviews your profile, travel history and purpose, then issues a tailored document checklist.
- 2
Forms and document preparation
We complete the online form, prepare cover letters and verify each supporting document.
- 3
Appointment and biometrics
We book the earliest available slot and brief you for the biometrics or interview appointment.
- 4
Decision and passport return
You are updated as the file moves, and we coordinate passport collection once the decision is out.
Documents & checklist
Passport (Required)
Original passport with at least six months validity and two blank pages, plus copies of previous visas.
Application form (Required)
Completed and signed online application form for the mission concerned.
Photographs (Required)
Photographs matching the mission's exact size, background and recency specification.
Financial documents (Required)
Bank statements for the last six months and income tax returns for the last two to three years.
Employment or business proof (Required)
Leave approval letter and employer letter, or business registration and GST documents for self-employed applicants.
Travel itinerary (Required)
Flight reservation, day-wise plan and confirmed accommodation for the full trip.
Travel insurance (Optional)
Medical and travel insurance for the whole stay — mandatory for Schengen applications.
Appointment confirmation (Required)
Biometrics and interview appointment letter for the visa application centre.
Application information
Travessy prepares and reviews your file, guides you on appointments and biometrics where applicable, and submits through the correct channel for France. This website is informational — there is no online application, document upload or payment here.
Important notes
- • Complete the France-Visas online form before booking the appointment.
- • The visa also allows travel to other Schengen states within its validity.
- • Biometrics are required unless captured in the last 59 months.
Frequently asked questions
Visa decisions rest entirely with the issuing authority. Fees, requirements and timelines can change without notice and are confirmed at the time of filing.