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🇫🇷 France Short Stay Visa (Schengen Type C)
🕒 Overview
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Purpose: Tourism, business, family/friend visit, short-term stay
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Maximum Stay Duration: Up to 90 days within a 180-day period
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Visa Validity: Up to 180 days
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Processing Time: Approximately 15 calendar days (may extend up to 45 days in individual cases)
💰 Visa Fees
| Category | Fee (€) | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Schengen Short Stay (12+ years) | €90 | As per daily exchange rate |
| Children (6–11 years) | €45 | As per daily exchange rate |
| Children under 6 years | Free | Free |
Note: Visa fee in INR is based on the exchange rate set by French authorities and is subject to change without notice.
All fees are non-refundable, irrespective of visa outcome.
🧾 VFS Service Charges (India)
| Type | Fee (€) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| VFS Service Fee | €22 | Payable online in local currency at the conversion rate set by French authorities. Service fee may vary with exchange rate fluctuations. |
✋ Biometrics & Photo
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Mandatory: Fingerprints + Photograph for all applicants aged 12 years and above
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Exempt:
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Children under 12 years
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Holders of diplomatic or service passports
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Applicants in certain exempt categories (e.g., official delegations, EU/EEA family members, etc.)
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⚠️ Important Notes
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Visa validity and duration of stay are at the sole discretion of the Embassy/Consulate of France.
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Processing times may vary during high application periods or due to additional document checks.
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Visa fees and service charges are non-refundable, regardless of approval or rejection.
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Processing Time
15 calendar days (may extend up to 45 days in individual cases)
Visa Type
Schengen
Length of stay
Upto 90 Days
Validity
Upto 180 Days
Embassy Fee
€90