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Planning a trip to Paris? Check out visa requirements for Indian citizens

Before you can start planning your dream trip to paris, you must first understand the visa requirements for indian citizens travelling to paris. check out all the details below..

Paris , the city of lights, is the most visited city in the world and has been a popular tourist destination for Indian citizens for many years. With its rich history, culture, art, and cuisine, Paris is a must-visit destination for anyone looking for a memorable vacation . However, before you can start planning your dream trip to Paris, you must first understand the visa requirements for Indian citizens travelling to Paris. If you're considering a trip to this dreamy destination then check out an overview of the Paris visa rules for Indian nationals as well as some helpful tips for making the visa application process easier. (Also read: Capturing the beauty of Paris: From Eiffel Tower to Seine River, best places to take pictures in Paris )

Paris is a must-visit destination for anyone looking for a memorable vacation.(pexels)

The first step is to determine the type of visa you need. There are several types of visas available for Indian citizens travelling to Paris, including a tourist visa, a business visa, and a student visa. Depending on the purpose of your trip, you may need to apply for a specific type of visa. It's important to keep in mind that you apply for a visa at least 60 days prior to your journey time as the processing, verification can take up a lot of time.

The most common type of visa for Indian citizens travelling to Paris is the Schengen visa. This visa allows you to enter and stay in any of the 26 countries that are part of the Schengen Area which includes France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and other European countries. With a Schengen visa, you can stay in Paris for up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

Once you have determined the type of visa you need, you will need to submit the necessary documents to the French Embassy or Consulate in India. The documents required for a visa application vary depending on the type of visa you are applying for. Generally, you will need to provide proof of identity, proof of residence, proof of financial means, and a valid passport.

Once you have submitted the necessary documents, you will need to wait for your visa to be processed. Processing times can vary depending on the type of visa you are applying for, but it typically takes between 2-4 weeks. Once your visa is approved, you will be able to travel to Paris.

It is important to note that visa requirements for Indian citizens travelling to Paris may change from time to time. Therefore, it is important to check the latest visa requirements before you start planning your trip. Additionally, it is also important to remember that a visa does not guarantee entry into France. You must still meet the entry requirements of the French authorities upon arrival.

In conclusion, travelling to Paris is a great experience for Indian citizens. However, before you can plan your dream trip, you must first understand the visa requirements for Indian citizens travelling to Paris.

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Latest Travel Update on France With effect from 1st August 2022 , the rules previously applied to travellers arriving into France no longer apply:

Travellers do not have any formalities to complete before arriving into mainland or overseas France, and the COVID certificate is no longer required, irrespective of the country or area of origin;
Proof of a compelling reason for travel can no longer be requested;
Travellers no longer need to present a sworn declaration stating that they are not infected with COVID-19 and need not pledge to take an antigen test or biological exam upon arrival into France.

GUIDELINES FOR ARRIVAL IN INDIA

It is MANDATORY for passengers to adhere to the below regulations from Government of India. Non-compliance would lead to denied boarding.

Planning for Travel i. All travellers should:
Submit complete and factual information in self-declaration form on the online Air Suvidha portal (https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registration) before the scheduled travel, including last 14 days travel details.
Upload a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR report* (The test should have been conducted within 72 hrs prior to undertaking the journey) or
Certificate of completing full primary vaccination schedule of COVID-19 vaccination**.
Each passenger shall also submit a declaration with respect to authenticity of the report and will be liable for criminal prosecution, if found otherwise. ii. They should also give an undertaking on the portal or otherwise to Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, through concerned airlines before they are allowed to undertake the journey that they would abide by the decision of the appropriate government authority any post arrival requirement to undergo home/institutional quarantine/ self-health monitoring, as warranted.

Before Boarding iii. Do’s and Don'ts shall be provided along with ticket to the travellers by the airlines/agencies concerned. iv. Airlines to allow boarding by only those passengers who have filled in all the information in the Self Declaration Form on the Air Suvidha portal and uploaded the negative RT-PCR test report or Covid -19 vaccination certificate of having completed the primary vaccination schedule**. v. At the time of boarding the flight, only asymptomatic travellers will be allowed to board after thermal screening. vi. All passengers shall be advised to download Aarogya Setu app on their mobile devices.

During Travel vii. In-flight announcement about COVID-19 including precautionary measures to be followed shall be made at airports and in flights and during transit. viii. During in-flight crew shall ensure that COVID appropriate behaviour is followed at all times. ix. If any passenger reports symptoms of COVID-19 during flight, he/she shall be isolated as per protocol. x. Proper in-flight announcements should be made by the airlines regarding the testing requirements and people who need to undergo such testing to avoid any congestion at the arrival airports.

On arrival xi. De-boarding should be done ensuring physical distancing. xii. Thermal screening would be carried out in respect of all the passengers by the health officials present at the airport. The self-declaration form filled online shall be shown to the airport health staff. xiii. The passengers found to be symptomatic during screening shall be immediately isolated and taken to medical facility as per health protocol. If tested positive, their contacts shall be identified and managed as per laid down protocol# xiv. The following protocol post arrival shall also be followed

A sub-section (2% of the total passengers in the flight) shall undergo random postarrival testing at the airport on arrival.
Such travellers in each flight shall be identified by the concerned airlines (preferably from different countries). They will submit the samples and shall be allowed to leave the airport.
If such travellers are tested positive, their samples should be further sent for genomic testing at INSACOG laboratory network.
They shall be treated/isolated as per laid down standard protocol. xv. All travellers will self-monitor their health for next 14 days of arrival. xvi. If travellers under self-health monitoring, develop signs and symptoms suggestive of COVID19, they will immediately self-isolate and report to their nearest health facility or call National helpline number (1075)/ State Helpline Number.

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Attention Visa applicants

1. On 14 March 2024 the European Commission decided to increase Schengen short-stay visa fees. Applicants will have to pay a visa fee of 90 euros, reduced to half the price at 45 euros for children aged between 6 and 12 years.

The new fees will be applicable with effect from 11 June 2024 .

The other provisions of the EU Visa Code concerning tariffs that are subject to agreements or other arrangements remain unchanged.

2. Due to the exceptionally high volume of visa applications, the appointment calendar for visas is full for several weeks. Therefore, it is recommended that you start your application at least eight weeks before the planned departure date. The Embassy of France in India is doing its best to reduce delays. Thank you for your understanding.

3. With effect from 27 April 2021, all Indian nationals in transit through the international zone of a French airport on their way to another country will require an airport transit visa (ATV) . The following categories are exempt from this visa (ATV):

Holders of a valid uniform visa, a national long-stay visa, or a residence permit issued by a Schengen State;
Holders of valid residence permits issued by another EU or EEA (European Economic Area) State, or Andorra, Canada, Japan, Monaco, San Marino, or the United States, guaranteeing the right to re-entry;
Holders of valid visa for another EU or EEA (European Economic Area) State, Canada, Japan, or the United States, or returning after having used the said visa;
Families of European Union nationals;
Indian official or diplomatic passport holders;

Visa applications submitted in India are examined by the French consulates in Mumbai (Bombay), Chennai / Puducherry (Pondichéry), Kolkata (Calcutta), Bengaluru (Bangalore), and the visa section of the Embassy of France in Delhi. Only these Consulates and the Embassy are authorised to take decisions about visas.

For general information and preparing, submitting and tracking your application, log on to France-visas , the official website for visa application to France.

France-visas is a single portal with all the information needed and helps the applicant every step of the way in the application process: (preparing the application, entering details, submitting and tracking the application).

The main steps in applying for a visa

Do i need a visa.

Complete your application online

Submit your application to the visa centre

Track your visa application

Representation of African States and Monaco

France issues short stay visas on behalf of Djibouti, Togo, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Ivory Coast, Gabon, Mauritania and Senegal .

France represents Monaco for issuing short stay visas.

Applying for a French visa in Bhutan

France has signed an agreement with Denmark for the delivery of French visas in Bhutan.

You can apply for a French visa through the portal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark : https://indien.um.dk/en/travel-and-residence/how-to-apply-for-a-visa/

You can then visit the VFS Global office in Thimphu where you will hand in your signed cover letter, supporting documents, passport and have your biometrics captured.

Visa applications by Afghan nationals

The competence of the Visa Section of the Embassy of France in New Delhi has been extended to Afghan nationals. Afghan nationals can now apply for their visas, in particular for family reunification and reunion, at VFS New Delhi.

We do not accept applications by email. Paper applications must be submitted to VFS in New Delhi.

VFS Global in New Delhi : [email protected] +91-22-6786-6014 // +91-22-6201-8418

For queries on the visa application, you can write a mail to:

Visa section of the Embassy of France in Delhi - [email protected]
French consulate in Mumbai (Bombay)
French consulate in Chennai / Puducherry (Pondichéry) - [email protected]
French consulate in Kolkata (Calcutta) - [email protected]
French consulate in Bengaluru (Bangalore) - [email protected]

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All foreign nationals wishing to enter France must be able to submit statutory documents at the border concerning the reasons for their stay, their means of support and accommodation arrangements.

A visa is generally required, in the absence of a waiver. For general information and for preparing, submitting and tracking your visa application, log on to France-Visas , France’s official visa site.

France-Visas is a single portal with all the information you need to guide you through the process and help you every step of the way (preparing the application, entering details, submitting and tracking the application).

The main steps in applying for a visa

Do I need a visa?

First, use “Visa Wizard” on the France-Visas site to check, based on your situation, whether you need a visa and if so, what type. The wizard will also tell you what documents must be enclosed with your application, along with the relevant fee.

Complete your application online

Once you have checked that you need a visa, you can complete your application on our online portal . You will be asked to create an account and France-Visas will support you in each step of the process.

Submit your application to the visa centre.

Once you have completed your online application, all you have to do is submit it to your local visa centre. France-Visas will provide you with all necessary information on how and where to submit your application.

Track your visa application.

Once your application has been submitted, track its progress and find out how and when you can collect your passport and how to prepare for your trip to France.

Waiting times for appointments and for processing applications will vary depending on your nationality and the time of year. Users are therefore asked to submit their visa applications well in advance of their departure date .

Applying for a French residence permit

Holders of an entry and long-stay visa marked “carte de séjour à solliciter à l’arrivée en France” (residence permit to be applied for upon arrival in France) are required to contact the French prefectural authority in their place of residence, in order to apply for a residence permit within two months of entering the French territory.

Family members of a national of an EU Member State, the EEE or Switzerland who wish to submit a request for a “family member of a union citizen” residence permit must contact the competent French prefectural authority, in order to apply for a residence permit within three months of entering the French territory.

Holders of a long-stay visa marked “CESEDA R.311-3” are required to contact the French Immigration and Integration Office (OFII) immediately on arrival in France.

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When applying for an Indian visa, applicants are requested to disclose details of all passports (current/old) held by them. Failure to do so may result in rejection of their applications."
When applying for a visa, the passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months or more. The passport must have at least three blank pages and should not be mutilated / damaged / tampered in any manner.
Suppression of facts and information will not only result in delay/ or denial of visa applied for but may debar the applicant from applying under this system in future.
Visa processing fees are not refundable. Fee should be deposited only after ascertaining that all correct and relevant details are entered in the application form.
The acceptance of a visa application does not automatically guarantee grant of a visa. The visa application may be modified or refused by the Embassy at its discretion. Decision of the Embassy of India, Paris on the matter shall be final.
The practice of appending manual signature and affixing stamp on visa stickers have been dispensed with and the visa stickers now carry ‘ghost’ imaging and other security features.
The duration and number of entries granted to the applicant will be solely at the discretion of Embassy. No claims and correspondences shall be entertained in this regard.
Visa is valid from the date of issue and not from the date of travel.
It is strongly advised that applicants do not make any travel arrangements before obtaining an Indian visa. The Embassy of India cannot, under any circumstance, be held responsible for visa not issued in time.
All visa applications are being accepted only through VF Services (UK) Ltd. M/s VF Services (UK) Ltd has application collection centres in Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Strasbourg and Bordeaux. Details can be viewed at: https://services.vfsglobal.com/fra/en/ind/
All Visa applicants including those applying for multiple entry Tourist and Business Visas are advised to give their biometrics at the time of submission of their applications.
Applicants of all long term visas (2 to 5 years) will have to come to at the Embassy for a personal interview. The date and time of the interview will be conveyed to the applicant by the Embassy.
FEES and REFUND: Your payment allows you to deposit a visa application. The latter can be accepted, refused or modified by the Embassy of India in its full right. Once fees have been paid, they cannot be refunded, even in a case of a visa refusal or cancelling an application. However, in case of excess or multiple payments, the excess payment will be refunded. One has to apply to the the nodal officer (Mr. Sankar Nandi, email : [email protected]) for the refund of excess payment within three months of such excess / multiple payment with proof.

This category of visa will be applicable to foreign nationals who wish to visit India to/for:-

establish an industrial/business venture or to explore possibilities to set up an industrial/business venture, other than Proprietorship Firms and Partnership Firms , in India.
purchase/sell industrial products or commercial products or consumer durables.
technical meetings/discussions, attending Board meetings or general

meetings for providing business services support.

recruitment of manpower.
Foreign nationals who are partners in the business and/or functioning as Directors of the company.
consultations regarding exhibitions or for participation in exhibitions, trade fairs, business fairs etc.
transact business with suppliers/potential suppliers at locations in India, to evaluate or monitor quality, give specifications, place orders, negotiate further supplies etc., relating to goods or services procured from India.
Foreign experts/specialists on a visit of short duration in connection with an ongoing project with the objective of monitoring the progress of the work, conducting meetings with Indian customers and/or to provide technical guidance.
pre-sales or post-sales activity not amounting to actual execution of any contract or project.
Foreign trainees of multinational companies/corporate houses coming for in-house training in the regional hubs of the concerned company located in India.
Foreign nationals coming as tour conductors and travel agents and /or conducting business tours of foreigners or business relating to it, etc.
Foreign academicians/ experts coming under GIAN (Global Initiative for Academic Networks).
Crew members of scheduled/ non-scheduled flights operated by scheduled airlines, non-scheduled and chartered flights operated by non-scheduled airlines and special flights.
Foreign nationals intending to visit India to participate in cultural events/ activities with remuneration.
Foreign nationals who are engaged in commercial sports events in India on contract

This category of visa will be applicable to foreign nationals:-

who are professional journalists, photographers, documentary film producers or Directors (other than of commercial films), representatives of a radio and/or television organization, travel writers/ travel promotion photographers etc;
who are Journalists visiting India for any other purpose, such as attending a Conference, tourism, meeting relatives etc.

Visa Category – Film Visa (Multiple Entry with 1 year Validity)Film Visa will be issued to cast and crew members of international productions and official coproductions shooting a Feature Film, TV / Web commercial show / series and TV /Web Reality show / series. The permission for shooting these categories of production is granted by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MoI&B), Government of India. The proposals are accepted and process by the Film Facilitation Office (FFO). The application is to be submitted online on www.ffo.gov.in. The detailed step by step guide is available on the website.For further assistance please write to [email protected] .

After the shooting permission has been granted by the MoI&B, the cast and crew members of the approved project are required to apply for Film Visa.

Step 1 - Apply online on www.indianvisaonline.gov.in. Step 2 – Submit the required documents to VFS, Clichy

Online visa application form duly filled in ( https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/
Passport with validity of not less than six months and must have at least three blank pages.
Note verbale from Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Embassy / Diplomatic Organisation.
Two passport size photos (2X2 inch)

Applicants are requested to ensure details entered on the Visa application form must be exactly as in the Passport or else the visa application will be rejected.

S-1: For higher education (including in South Asian University and Nalanda University), provisional student visa, for short term courses and those coming under Student Exchange Programme.
S-2: For school education
S-3: For studies in Yoga, Vedic culture and Indian systems of Music and Dance and Buddhist studies
S-4: For Theological studies and for Missionary students
S-5: For Research scholar, visiting Research faculty, research scholar on bilateral exchange programme, members of Botanical, Scientific, Anthropological etc expeditions
S-6: For those coming for internship in India (including those coming under French VIE programme).
S-1X/S-3X/S-5X: For dependents of those coming under S-1 and S-3 and S-5 visas.

Applicants intending to pursue internship in India are required to meet the following conditions:

The Internship Visa will be granted at any time during the course of study; or immediately after completion of graduation/ post-graduation (masters level) but the commencement of the internship should not be more than two years.
Visa will be granted only on the basis of a letter from the Indian Company/Educational Institution/NGO, Foreign Missions/Posts in India and foreign government organizations concerned sponsoring the applicant for the internship programme and clearly indicating the period of internship.
In case of internship in a Company, the applicant being sponsored for internship should draw a minimum remuneration of Rs.3.60 Lakhs per annum. There will be no minimum salary limit in case of internship in Educational Institutions, NGOs, Foreign Missions/Posts in India and foreign government organizations.
Earnings from internship of the applicant with Indian companies/Educational Institutions/NGOs will be subject to the Indian Income Tax regulations.
Under no circumstances, the intern will be allowed to take up employment in India immediately after completion of the internship programme.
Issuance of intern visa will be subject to internal evaluation.
Issuance of intern visa to applicants intending to pursue internship in an NGO and applicants holding passports of other than French may take more than 2 months from the time of submission of the visa application.
A person of Indian origin (X-1).
Spouse and children of a person of Indian nationality or origin (X-1).
Applicants coming to join Auroville Foundation / Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Puducherry / Missionaries of Charity, Kolkata / similar approved organizations, temples and foreign Buddhist monks coming to join Buddhist Monasteries/other Buddhist organizations for charity work (X-2).
Foreigners owning property in India (X-Misc).

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Visa For France From India: Requirements, Fees And More

08 Jun 2023

One of Europe’s largest countries, France is the world’s number one tourist destination. It has always been a country of historical importance. In addition to this, France has it all. It has tourist sights for all tastes – from some of the greatest beaches in Europe, highest mountains, finest historic monuments, the most beautiful cities to the most idyllic countryside, magnificent castles, the finest rivers, and plenty more. Needless to mention, it has some of the best restaurants and the finest wines and more hotels than any other country in Europe. France is known for a high level of education and has something for everyone. Given all this, it is on the bucket list of most people in India but getting into France requires a visa. If you plan on experiencing this magnificent place you need a visa for France from India.

How To Get A France Visa

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Indian citizens need to follow these three simple rules if they are keen to visit France:

1. The first step is to schedule an appointment with the visa office? You can do it by pre-booking it through the official website of the visa application center. Appointments can be taken in either New Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, Kolkata or Chennai from Monday to Friday between 8am and 5pm. 2. Once an appointment has been booked, ensure that the application form is duly filled. You can download the form from the VFS website. 3. Finally, the interview will be held on the date provided by officials. Your visa will be approved if all the documents provided by you are in place and other requirements are met.

France visa fees in Indian rupees range from INR 4,400 to INR 7200 depending upon the reason for your travel. Please note, visa fees are non-refundable, in case of rejection or any issues pertaining to passport withdrawal before visa processing.

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Documents Required

Visitors who have made their mind to visit France will need to submit the following documents in order for their visa application to be processed:

1. Original passport which should be valid for a minimum of 3 months after the trip and should have a minimum of 2 unused pages. 2. Photocopies of the address along with 2 photos in the passport is required 3. A duly filled application form along with the latest passport size photographs complying all the guidelines for a passport photo. 4. A duly signed cover letter and photocopies of visas for US, UK or Schengen nations (if available). 5. Photocopy of hotel booking and travel itinerary is a must. 6. Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay. 7. You should have your photocopy of air tickets and insurance policy. 8. Photocopy of insurance policy (international insurance) and air tickets. 9. Your visa insurance form should be duly filled and signed. 10. Proof of enrollment to be provided by students applying for a student visa. 11. Marriage certificates to be provided by married couples wishing to travel to France. 12. Birth certificate for children under the age of 18 years is a must.

Apart from the general documents required, you may require some additional documents which you will be informed about depending on the purpose of your French visa application.

France visa processing time in India is for three weeks. It is advisable to keep a month between the day you begin your visa application process and your flight to France.

France Visa Status Tracking: Visitors who have applied for a visa and have completed their appointment can keep a check on their visa status online. For that, they need to submit their receipt number and date of birth to see the updated status.

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How To Apply For Schengen Visa From India

Application procedure to obtain a Schengen visa in India is no different than any other country in the world. Follow these steps to apply for a Schengen visa from India:

1. Select the Schengen visa type you need depending on your purpose of travelling from India to Europe. 2. Figure out the place where you need to apply for a Schengen visa in India. Pay full attention to the embassy/ consulate/ VAC of which country you need to apply at. You should also be aware of the jurisdiction in which you fall. 3. You should apply for Schengen visa in India 3 months before your planned trip while the latest time to file your visa application is at least 15 working days before you plan to travel to Europe. 4. Keep your Schengen visa documents ready. 5. Schedule an appointment for an interview at the visa application centre in India. You may make an appointment online, through phone, or in-person depending on the country. 6. Show up on time on the day of your interview as it is a crucial part of your visa application. 7. Pay the visa fee and wait for the processing of your visa. After the interview, the waiting time is for at most 15 days, for a response on your application.

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For first-time travellers to France, it is highly recommended that you start with your application process ahead in time, considering the time taken for visa processing. Also, on arrival of visa check the details and in case of any discrepancy bring to the attention of the issuing authority without delay. Book your trip to France as soon as your visa for France from India is accepted. Undoubtedly, you will have the best time of your life at this beautiful destination which has a lot in store for you.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Visa For France For Indians

How much is the Visa fee to France from India?

The visa fees for Indians to get a France visa ranges from INR 4000 to INR 7700 approximately. The visa fees are non-refundable.

What is a Schengen visa?

A few European countries including France are listed under the Schengen countries for which this is the most common visa issued. When applying for a Schengen visa from India, know which jurisdiction to apply from.

Is transit visa for Indians needed for a visit in Paris?

A transit visa is not needed for Indians visiting Paris during their transit to other countries.

Can Indians get a multiple entry visa to France?

Frequent business travelers can get a 5-year multiple entry visa for Schengen countries. With this permit, you can not only enter France but also other Schengen countries.

What is the ideal duration to apply for a French visa?

You are required to apply for a France visa at least 2 weeks before your scheduled trip. A regular time taken to process a France visa is usually 10 days. It might take more than 10 days depending on the individual application.

Can you tour Paris during a layover?

Yes, you can leave the airport and tour Paris during the layover. If your layover is as long as 5-6 hours you can take the liberty of touring Paris in this time.

What are the reasons why the Schengen visa gets rejected?

A Schengen visa gets rejected when you cannot provide valid documents, have a criminal record, or lack proof for accommodation, etc.

Do people with dual nationality choose to apply for a visa with only one passport?

No, you have to submit both the passports to apply for a visa to France.

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New Schengen Visa Rules for Indian Visitors: Key Questions Answered

Peden Doma Bhutia , Skift

April 23rd, 2024 at 5:39 AM EDT

Destinations value Indian travelers, but lengthy visa processing times lasting months act as significant deterrents. The adoption of these new regulations by European authorities reflects a proactive effort to tackle these concerns, aiming to boost tourism flow.

Peden Doma Bhutia

The European Commission has introduced a new visa “cascade” regime for Indian nationals applying for Schengen visas in India. This regime looks to offer longer-term, multi-entry Schengen visas, based on the applicant’s travel history.

Indian travel agents had been complaining of Schengen visa delays as a major challenge to the summer travel rush from India.

How does one qualify for the longer duration visas?

The European Commission can issue a two-year multiple-entry visa after a traveler “has obtained and lawfully used two visas within the previous three years.” This demonstrates a positive travel history and compliance with previous visa regulations.

Subsequently, after granting the two-year visa, authorities may issue a five-year visa if the passport has has adequate validity remaining.

What benefits do holders of these extended visas enjoy?

During the validity period of these visas, holders can enjoy travel rights equivalent to visa-free nationals within the Schengen area, allowing for short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

Which countries are part of the Schengen area?

The Schengen area comprises 29 European countries, including 25 European Union member states: Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Greece, Spain, France, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland, and Sweden. Additionally, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland are also part of the Schengen area.

Are there any restrictions or conditions to these visas?

Schengen visas do not grant the right to work within the Schengen area and are for short stays only. Additionally, the visas are not purpose-bound, providing flexibility for travel within the specified period.

Industry Take

Skift also spoke to players in the Indian outbound travel industry to understand what has changed in the new Schengen visa rules.

How is this different from the earlier visas that Schengen countries offered? Don’t they already offer multi-entry visas with longer duration to Indians?

Mahendra Vakharia, managing director of Pathfinders Holidays, said there was no standard policy of Schengen states for issuing these long-term visas earlier. Switzerland, France, Netherlands, Italy and Spain usually issued long-term visa, but it was all subjective. “With this new policy it should be a standard rule now,” Vakharia said.

Travelers mainly complain of longer processing times, has that changed?

Here too, there is no standard processing time as it varies from country to country, according to Vakharia. “France and Spain have been processing visas within four days, and then there’s Croatia, which takes 60 days,” he said.

Processing time will not change as of now, it will take time for the visa rules to be enforced, said an industry source, while highlighting that the visa would be especially useful for corporate travelers.

What Promoted The Move?

Speaking on the possible motivations, Vakharia acknowledged various reasons, including administrative capacity constraints at embassies to cater to the huge inflow of applications.

“As there is an overwhelming demand from Indian travelers, the process of securing visa appointments has posed significant challenges , especially for travelers residing in cities lacking VFS Global centers,” he said.

The European Commission said in an statement that the decision reflects the EU-India Common Agenda on Migration and Mobility, aimed at fostering comprehensive cooperation on migration policy. Facilitating people-to-people contacts is a key aspect of this agenda, acknowledging India’s importance as an EU partner.

The decision also reflects a realization of the strong economic benefits derived through the spending power of Indian tourists. As Vakharia aptly puts it, “Why let go of the Golden Indian Goodie Bag?”

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Photo credit: Park Guell in Spain. Unlike many Schengen countries, Spain has been processing visas within four days for Indian travelers. Mehmet Turgut Kirkgoz / Pexels

Visa Information

Important Points

Regular visa application form must be filled in online, printed and signed for all visa types.
Original passport valid for a minimum of 6 months must be submitted with the visa application file.
Personal details must be filled in the application form as in Passport.
Photos are accepted only as per the Indian Specifications. Please check the Photo Specifications page.
VFS Global Declaration Form must be filled and signed for all visa applications.
Student visa applications can be accepted only 30 days before the course/internship starts.
Foreign passport holders must provide a copy of the valid French residence document.
For those nationals who do not need to have Resident Permit in France, it is necessary to provide a photocopy of the electricity/gas landline telephone bills.
For minor applications, please check the relevant point in the checklist.
Please check the Documents Required page before submitting or sending by post the visa application file.

All foreign nationals entering India are required to possess a valid international travel document in the form of a national passport with a valid visa obtained from an Indian Mission or Post abroad.

Applicants can apply for the appropriate visa category based on their purpose of travel and supporting documents as per the related checklists.

Important Notice

All visa applicants seeking visa for India are advised to mention the purpose of their visit to India clearly in their visa application forms and apply for relevant visa only.

There have been instances of people found attending conferences or engaging in business affairs while travelling on tourist visas. Engaging in activities not permissible under a particular category of visa may lead to debarment of the person from future visits to India and make him/her liable to applicable penalties.

Further, visitors are also advised not to overstay in India beyond the period mentioned in their visa which may lead to imposition of penalties and other punitive measures.

It is mandatory to be present in France at the moment of your visa application. Visa application by post from countries other than France, Corsica Island, Monaco, French overseas territories will be rejected.

Dual Nationals:

Applicants holding dual nationality (or more) have to provide all valid passports when applying for a visa.

Please note that if there is no visa fee for one of your nationalities, your application will have to be processed and registered with the one for which there is.

2 Month Gap between visits

There must be a two month gap between entries to India for all Titre de Voyage holders and the following nationals: Afghanistan, China, Iran, Pakistan, Irak, Sudan, Maldives and foreigners of Pakistani origin.

It is advised that Biometric data for all following categories of visas (5 years or more) should be collected:

Student Visa

Research visa, employment visa.

Missionary Visa
Project Visa

Journalist Visa

Visit Visa (Pakistani Nationals)
Tourist and Business Visas with multiple entries

Conference Visa

Transit visa, medical visa.

Medical attendant visa

Internship Visa

Mountaineering Visa
Urgent Category Visa

Tourist Visa

Documents required, photo specifications, processing time, download forms.

This visa allows you to travel to India for holidays, visit monuments, meet friends, attend a wedding…

Generally, the Embassy of India issues a visa valid for 6 months; however these are not given by default. Applicants can be granted a lesser duration if a lesser duration is written on the application form and/if the consular services decide to do so. In such cases, visa fees remain unchanged. A 1-year visa is also possible (see checklist for additional documents), but each stay may not exceed 90 days. The 5-year validity visa remains exceptional and must be confirmed with the Embassy prior to submission. Please note that the Tourist visa cannot be exchanged and cannot be extended in India.

THE FOLLOWING PERSONS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR TOURIST VISAS :

Certain professions require a “journalist” visa. The sectors of activity concerned by this requirement are: cinema, television, media, writing, publishing, press, photography, communication, advertising… (This list is non-exhaustive).

In case your profession falls in one of these categories please refer to the Journalist Visa checklist .

Please note: the validity of a visa begins on the day it is issued by the Embassy of India and not on the date of departure.

Your payment allows you to deposit a visa application. The latter can be accepted, refused or modified by the Embassy of India in its full right. Once fees have been paid, they cannot be refunded, even in a case of a visa refusal or cancelling an application.

Fees Chart The price of your visa is made up of fixed service charges and variable consular charges. The consular charges depend on the type of visa requested and on your nationality, profession or origin. Please consult the fees chart below in order to calculate the total amount to pay.

Kindly print the check list which corresponds with the visa category you wish to apply for and attach it with your application. It must be filled in and signed. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

For foreign passport holders resident in France it is necessary to provide photocopy of the Resident Permit and recent electricity/gas landline telephone bills.

For those nationals who do not need to have Resident Permit in France it is necessary to provide photocopy of the electricity/gas landline telephone bills.

Photographs should be in colour and strictly as per the specifications below.

Un-mounted - 2 inch x 2 inch in size.
Face should cover about 70 to 80% of the photo area.
Frame Subject with Full Face, Front view, Eyes open
Taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance.
The photographs must be clear, well defined and taken against a plain white background.
Appropriate brightness and contrast showing your skin tones naturally
Even lighting (no shadows across or behind the face)
Face must be square to the camera with a neutral expression, neither frowning nor smiling and with your mouth closed.
If you must wear a head covering for religious reasons, make sure your full facial features are not obscured.
Non-tinted prescription glasses are allowed as long as your eyes are clearly visible. Make sure that the frame does not cover any part of your eyes. Sunglasses are not acceptable.
Headphones, wireless hands-free devices, or similar items are not acceptable in your photo.
Photograph for Child/babies - The photograph should show the baby or child awake, looking straight at the camera with mouth closed and nothing covering the mouth. It should also show both edges of the face clearly (no toys, blankets, chair backs or other people visible) and no hair across the eyes.

Please Note: There is one self-service Photo-booth available in our Paris and Marseille office.

It is strongly advised that applicants do not make any travel arrangements before obtaining an Indian visa. The Embassy of India and VF Services (UK) Limited cannot, in any circumstances, be held responsible for any applications which are not completed in time for your intended date of departure. Kindly note that obtaining a visa is not automatic; your visa application may be accepted, modified or refused by the Embassy of India in its full right.

Applications processed individually

Each visa application is processed individually by the Embassy of India: as a result processing times may vary between applications that appear to be similar. It is particularly frequent for families and groups who have submitted their applications simultaneously to receive their visas with a few days’ gap.

Passport status specifications

Passports having a validity of less than six months will not be accepted .
Passports must have at least 3 blank pages (of which 2 must be side by side)
Passports should not be mutilated/damaged/tampered/glued or taped in any way

Minimum processing times

The company VF Services (UK) Limited has no influence over the processing times of a visa application: these depend essentially on the Embassy of India and to a lesser extent on the postal services (in case you have opted for a return courier service). We are therefore not in a position to guarantee maximum processing times. We are only able to communicate minimum processing times, provided for information purposes only.

ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

In order to start a visa application, you are required to complete an online form which is operated by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

When filling the form please ensure to select the correct Mission (Paris) and visa category, enter complete information without errors and then proceed to print and sign the hard copy of the application form.

Important Note

Filling or submitting the online form on the Government website does not complete the process - you are required to submit the physical application form and supporting documents to the VFS Application Centre.

How long will my form be valid?

Under instruction from the Indian Government and in order to protect your personal data, your application details would be kept for a maximum of 20 days. It is therefore necessary to submit your application within 20 days of registering online. If we do not receive your application before this period, we would no longer be able to access your data (they will have been deleted) and you would be required to complete a new online form.

The Embassy of India, Paris reserves the right to grant a visa for duration of less than that requested. In this case no refunds of fees paid will be made.

ADDITIONAL FORMS

Your visa application may require additional documents as per your nationality, origin, the mode of submission you have chosen or the age of the applicant. You may find all the additional forms on this page.

Business Visa

This visa allows you to travel to India for the below purposes (this list is non-exhaustive):

Searching for customers, selling products
Searching for suppliers, buying products, giving specifications, checking orders, quality control, audits
Visiting an exhibition or trade fair, exhibiting products in a trade fair
Managing human resources, recruiting manpower
Attending business meetings or technical meetings
Carrying out plant or machinery repairs which are under warranty or subject to a maintenance contract
Installing or commissioning equipment or machinery supplied under contract
Providing a technical support or a transfer of know-how which is charged to the Indian company
Giving a training or carrying out a coaching activity
Attending a board meeting, exploring business venture opportunities, setting up a company
Business partners or directors managing an Indian company set up in their name
Participating in a one off event as an artist (in case you will not be paid for this you should apply for an Entry visa)
Attending an in-house internship in the Indian branch of your French employer
Taking part in an official business tour relative to projects of national importance

THE FOLLOWING PERSONS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR BUSINESS VISAS:

Applicants wishing to work in India and live there as an expatriate should apply for an Employment Visa

You can request a Business Visa for duration of 3 months, 6 months, 1 year or 5 years.

The Embassy of India, Paris reserves the right to grant the visa for a shorter duration than that requested.In such cases no refund of fees paid would be made.

The price of your visa is made up of fixed service charges and variable consular charges. The consular charges depend on the type of visa requested and on your nationality, profession or origin. Please consult the fees chart below in order to calculate the total amount to pay.

This visa allows you to travel to India to work for an Indian company, to become an expatriate in an international company or organisation, NGO and for Intra company transfer.

SUB CATEGORIES OF EMPLOYMENT VISA:-

E-1: All cases of employment (except intra company transferees and employment in NGOs
E-2: For intra company transferees
E-3: For employment in NGOs
E-4: For those coming to execute projects in Power & Steel sectors
E-1X/E-2X/E-3X/E-4X: For dependents of Employment visa holders

Please note: that immediate family members of a person travelling to India with an Employment visa must apply for an Employment dependant visa.

THE FOLLOWING PERSONS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR EMPLOYMENT VISAS:

Non-French passport holders who have not been resident in France for more than 24 months (proof required)
Business partners or directors managing a company set up in their name and/or majority share-holders in a company.

Generally, the Embassy of India issues a visa valid for 6 months or 1 year. It is obligatory for any visa extension or renewal of Employment visa to be requested in India at the FRO (Foreigner's Registration Office in Delhi) or the FRRO (Foreigner's Regional Registration Office). This visa permits unlimited stay during the validity of the visa but any stay exceeding 6 months requires a registration at the FRO/FRRO within 14 days of your arrival in India.

This visa allows you to travel to India to study at a university or technological institute, take part in an academic exchange program, follow a course in Yoga, Vedic culture, Indian systems of dance and music, professors or scholars intending to conduct research work in India and applicants intending to pursue internship in an Indian Company/Educational Institution/NGO, Foreign Missions/Posts and foreign government organizations in India.

SUB CATEGORIES OF STUDENT VISA:

S-1: For higher education (including in South Asian University and Nalanda University), provisional student visa, for short term courses and those coming under Student Exchange Programme.
S-2: For school education
S-3: For studies in Vedic culture and Indian systems of Music and Dance and Buddhist studies
S-4: For Theological studies and for Missionary students
S-5: For Research scholar, visiting Research faculty, research scholar on bilateral exchange programme, members of Botanical, Scientific, Anthropological etc expeditions
S-6: For those coming for internship in India (including those coming under French VIE programme).
S-1X/S-3X/S-5X: For dependents of those coming under S-1 and S-3 and S-5 visas.

Applicants intending to pursue internship in India is required to meet the following conditions:

The Internship Visa will be granted at any time during the course of study; or immediately after completion of graduation/ post-graduation (masters level) but the commencement of the internship should not be more than two years.
Visa will be granted only on the basis of a letter from the Indian Company/Educational Institution/NGO, Foreign Missions/Posts in India and foreign government organizations concerned sponsoring the applicant for the internship programme and clearly indicating the period of internship.
In case of internship in a Company, the applicant being sponsored for internship should draw a minimum remuneration of Rs.3.60 Lakhs per annum. There will be no minimum salary limit in case of internship in Educational Institutions, NGOs, Foreign Missions/Posts in India and foreign government organizations.
Earnings from internship of the applicant with Indian companies/Educational Institutions/NGOs will be subject to the Indian Income Tax regulations.
Under no circumstances, the intern will be allowed to take up employment in India immediately after completion of the internship programme.

All applicants for internship sponsored by AIESEC will have to meet the above mentioned conditions.

Issuance of intern visa will be subject to internal evaluation.
Issuance of intern visa to applicants intending to pursue internship in an NGO and applicants holding passports of other than French may take more than a month time from date of submission of the visa application.

Documents required for internship Visa

This visa allows you to travel to India for a longer period. Due to this fact, Entry visas are restricted to applicants with the following cases:

A person of Indian origin
Spouse and children of a person of Indian nationality or origin
Applicants coming to join Auroville Foundation / Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Puducherry / Missionaries of Charity, Kolkata / similar approved organizations, temples and foreign Buddhist monks coming to join Buddhist Monasteries/other Buddhist organizations for charity work
Applicants participating in international Sports events
Applicants travelling to India for acclaimed mountaineering expeditions
Applicants owning a property wishing to reside in India

THE FOLLOWING PERSONS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ENTRY VISAS:

Applicants applying on dependent or spouse basis must be married. Civil partnership (PACS) is not recognised by the Indian Government and hence such applicants must apply for a Tourist visa .

This visa allows you to travel to India to attend a conference (mathematics conference, medical conference…)

THE FOLLOWING PERSONS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR CONFERENCE VISAS:

Applicants attending an internal company conference or a business fair may apply for a Business visa .

Generally, the Embassy of India issues a visa valid for 3 months, 2 entries. This visa cannot be exchanged and cannot be extended in India. The Embassy of India, Paris reserve the right to grant the visa for a shorter duration than that requested. In such cases no refund of fees paid would be made.

The “Journalist” visa is a term given to a visa category grouping up multiple sectors of activity. Regardless of the purpose of visit (tourism, personal or professional), applicants working in the following fields of activity are obliged to apply exclusively for a “Journalist” visa: cinema, television, media, writing, publishing, press, photography, communication, advertising… (this list is non-exhaustive).

Generally, the Embassy of India issues a visa valid for 3 months, single entry. This visa cannot be exchanged and cannot be renewed in India.

Please note that a 'journalist' travelling to India for tourist or personal purposes must apply for a Journalist visa and not a Tourist visa. However, the only additional requirement for this is a declaration from the applicant that he or she would not engage in any kind of professional activity while in India.

Applicants going for a commercial shooting (featured film, reality tv, commercial….) in India whether they are crew members, technicians, actors or producers, must apply for film visa.

This visa allows you to travel to India for a very short period in which you can change flights at an airport. You are also able to leave the transit zone of the airport.

Generally, the Embassy of India issues a visa valid for 15 days, 2 entries. However, maximum stay in India must not exceed 72 hours for each visit. This visa cannot be exchanged and cannot be renewed in India. T he Embassy of India, Paris reserve the right to grant the visa for a shorter duration than that requested. In such cases no refund of fees paid would be made.

Please note: Like all other visa categories, the Transit Visa validity begins from the date of issue of the visa. Should you require a longer validity, you should apply for a Tourist Visa.

Please refer to the Student Visa page.

This visa allows patients to visit India for medical treatment. The following persons are not eligible for Medical visas:

Applicants wishing to discover Indian wellness techniques (ayurveda, yoga, meditation, massage, spa…) are required to apply for a Tourist Visa .

The Embassy of India decides on the validity and the duration of the visa on a case-by-case basis after a complete examination of the visa application file. The Medical Visa permits unlimited stay during the validity of the visa but any stay exceeding 6 months requires a registration at the FRO (Foreigner's Registration Office in Delhi) or the FRRO (Foreigner's Regional Registration Office) within the 14 days of your arrival in India.

Medical Attendant Visa

This visa allows you to travel to India for repatriating a patient from a hospital or clinic.

Medical attendant visas are generally granted for a short period based on the duration of the repatriation mission. Medical attendant visas cannot be exchanged or extended in India. The Embassy of India, Paris reserve the right to grant the visa for a shorter duration than that requested. In such cases no refund of fees paid would be made.

The “film” visa is a term given to a visa category grouping up multiple sectors of activity. Applicants going for a commercial shooting (featured film, reality tv, commercial….) in India whether they are crew members, technicians, actors or producers, must apply for film visa. (this list is non-exhaustive).

Generally, the Embassy of India issues a visa valid for the duration of the shooting. This visa cannot be exchanged and cannot be renewed in India.

Please Note: There is one self-service Photo-booth available in our Paris office.

Transfer Of Visa

The visa allows you to travel to transfer a valid visa from an old passport to a new one.

THE FOLLOWING PERSONS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR TRANSFER OF VISA :

Applicants who are not able to present the original passport with the original visa inside
Applicants whose original visa is not valid for one month or more

The validity of the visa would be as per the duration remaining on your current visa and not longer. If you wish to have a visa for a longer period you would need to apply for a new one. The Embassy of India, Paris reserve the right to grant the visa for a shorter duration than that requested. In such cases no refund of fees paid would be made.

Your visa application file may require additional documents as per your nationality, origin, the mode of submission you have chosen or the age of the applicant. You may find all the additional forms on this page.

I am Traveling between USA and India via France? Do I Need a Transit or Schengen Visa for France

The lack of clarity about transit visa requirements is one of the reasons for denial of boarding to travelers flying between USA and India via France. Do you need a Schengen visa or airport transit visa for France? This depends on your nationality, itinerary and visa for the destination country. France is a popular international transit point on long-haul routes between USA and India that see flights by Delta Air Lines and Air France.

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Effective from July 2018, Indian passport holders were excepted from requiring an airport transit visa to travel through Paris CDG and other international airports in France. However, the visa-free transit facility was ruled out during the pandemic. Some Indians are still under the impression that they can pass through France without a transit visa while traveling on international flights between India and USA.

But the truth is that Indian passport holders must need an airport transit visa to transit through France for their final destinations outside the Schengen area . There are certain exemptions . If you have a valid US visa or a Green Card, you are eligible for visa-free transit in the international transit area of Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Those holding a valid visa or residence permit issued by Canada, Ireland, and Japan are eligible for the same. The visa-free transit facility is subject to the condition that they don’t step out of the international transit area.

France’s transit visa requirement for Indians changes if their visa or residence permit issued by the US or any other aforementioned country expires before, during or right after their transit in Paris. In this scenario, they need an airport transit visa or a transit Schengen visa for hassle-free transit in France. However, an airport transit Schengen visa does not allow them to enter the Schengen area outside the Paris CDG Airport.

If your itinerary has long daytime or overnight layover in France and you plan to go for sightseeing or accommodate yourself outside the airport, you need a short-stay Schengen Visa, regardless of your valid US visa or residence permit. Even if you are a US citizen, you need a short-stay Schengen visa to enter the Schengen territory during a layover at Paris CDG Airport.

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Hi, my father is travelling from Bengaluru to Dallas (USA) via Paris CDG Airport through Air France and has a transfer time of 2 hours change the flight in the same airport. He has a valid B1/B2 US visa. I believe he does not need an airport transit visa but I wanted to double check with you. Could you please clarify? Much appreciated.

Hi Arun! Usually, Indian passport holders having a valid US/Canadian visa do not need an airport transit visa for France. If there is terminal change requiring immigration checks during the layover at Paris Airport, a transit visa may be required. Hence, we recommend double-checking with the airline.

I have expired US visa while I have an extension to stay in USA. Do I still need to get transit visa while travelling to India from USA via CDG Paris? The official site of Paris government https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en_US/web/france-visas/airport-transit-visa says “In the case of a return trip, the holder of a visa issued by one of the above-mentioned countries is exempt from the airport transit visa even if the visa has been used and is therefore no longer valid, provided that the return trip is made from an airport located in the country that issued the visa” Do you still believe I need a transit visa in this case. You are suggesting to others for same question as required per your knowledge? If it is not required, can you correct this article, so reader is not confused. Thanks

I am also confused due to the conflicting information on transiting in Paris on an expired US visa when travelling from US to India. When is your trip planned and do you have any updates ?

Hi Dileep! In our knowledge, a transit visa will make your journey hassle-free in case of an expired US visa.

yes, but the airlines (Delta) said I don’t need a transit visa and they will allow me to board in the US.

Dileep, we suggest you take a written confirmation via email from the airline and carry a printout of the same while traveling.

Hi Dilip, any updates on your travel? Were you able to travel via Paris with expired US Visa and without a transit visa?

Hi Dileep. Were you able to make it?

I have flight from Mumbai to SFO with layover at Paris(2.35hrs) and London(1.5hrs). Do I need transit visa as London doesn’t come under Shenzhen visa anymore

Hi Pratz! In our knowledge, you need a transit visa since there are two connecting airports in your itinerary. However, it is highly recommended that you check with the airline.

I am traveling to India from Seattle. I have a valid F1 Student visa. Do I require a transit visa? Delta Airlines says I require one.

Hi Bharat! Having a valid US visa, one does not require an airport transit visa for France usually. If there is terminal change requiring immigration checks during a layover at Paris Airport, the airline may require you to have a transit visa. Hence, the airline can tell you better.

Hey there! I’m an Indian national. I am currently studying in the USA (F1 Visa). I’ll be traveling from the USA to India. I have a layover in Paris of 3.5 hrs. Can you Tell me if I require an Airport Transit Visa or any Schengen visa? I don’t plan to leave the airport.

Hi Abhi! Usually, a transit visa is not required given your valid US visa. A transit visa may be required if there is terminal change requiring immigration checks during the layover. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you check with the airline.

Hello, I have Indian passport and canada visa My question is for few countries if u dont mind. If I’m going to canada through(Japan, France, Poland, Switzerland, etc, beside USA any other country we need transit visa if we have layover of only 4 to 5 hours ?

I have advance parole and EAD, do I need transit visa?

Hi Bhuvanes! Kindly check the visa requirement with the airline (that you will travel on). We have the best low-fare deals from European and Gulf airlines. You can log on to IndianEagle.com or call us at 1-800-615-3969.

Hey Were you able to travel without transit visa

Hi there..I am traveling from USA to India for an H1B visa stamping appointment with a layover in pairs. I currently have an approved I-797A and an expired H1B visa. Do I need an airport transit visa for Paris? Do you know if an approved I-797A is considered valid for the exemption?

Hi Gayathri! We are not sure whether an approved I-797A is valid for exemption from requiring a transit visa for Paris or any other transit city in Europe. We recommend you check with the French Embassy/Consulate and the airline that you will travel on.

Hello Gayathri,

Did you make the flight without transit visa?

Hello folks,

Can you confirm if you needed a transit visa for this journey? I am also traveling for H1B stamping and need to know if I would need a visa.

Hi, Can you please let us know if we need transit visa for your situation ? I am in same situation: Valid -I797A with expired H1B visa stamping.

Hi Arjun! There are instances of boarding denial to travelers having valid I-797A with expired H1B visa stamping. Having a valid US visa is the safest option.

Were you able to transit through Paris with expired US Visa Stamping and valid I797A ? I’m in the same boat and have a flight in less than a week. Quick response is appreciated. Thanks

HI All – I have Expired H4 Visa and also have the Advance Parole. But we don’t have the GC yet. I will be doing H1B visa stamping In India. Can I still travel from USA to India via any European countries without transit visa. I will be using my new H1 Visa during my return from India to USA. Appreciate your inputs on USA – – INDIA

Hi Sonal! We are not sure whether the advanced Parole is valid for exemption from requiring a transit visa for Paris or any other transit city in Europe. We recommend you check with the French Embassy/Consulate and the airline that you will travel on. However, you may need an airport transit visa for Europe, to the best of our knowledge.

Hello, I am traveling from Mexico to India via Paris and I have a transit layover about 19h in Paris. I have valid B1/B2 visa. Do I need transit visa for Paris. P.S: I won’t go outside but may require to change terminal as I will have to stay at transit hotel.

Hi Pascalraj! It is recommended that you check the transit visa requirement with the airline in case of terminal change at Paris Airport.

I have a flight from on 25th may 2023 from colombia to india via paris(18hrs layover) I have an M1 US Visa(valid till 16 sep 2023) Do i need a transit visa for paris?

Hi I have work permit approved by Canada and I have valid Canada visa..and passport issued by India(I’m from India). My question is , I’m Traveling from Canada to India via Paris and wait time is 2hr 30mins… Still I need any transit visa.. please some one can help on this query Airline is – airfrance

Hi Suresh! You don’t need a transit visa as far as the rules are concerned.

Hi suresh, im in the same situation as yours. So did you completed your trip? If yes can you let me know did they asked for any transit visa or not.

Awaiting your reply

Hi,I am travelling to Toronto, Canada from India and I am permanent resident of Canada. Do I need usa transit visa for a layover over there?

Hi Muskan! We have little knowledge of whether a Canadian PR requires a transit visa for the United States. It is recommended that you check with the airline or the US mission/Consulate in Canada.

Hi, I am a Canadian citizen with OCI card holder. I will be traveling via Paris to Mumbai and wondering if OCI visa (which is not stamped in my passport) is recognized by the French authority. Thanks.

Hi Vibhuti! In our knowledge, Canadian citizens with/without an OCI Card don’t need a transit visa for Paris unless your itinerary has a connection between two airports in a Schengen area. However, it is recommended that you can also check with the airline.

Do i need transit visa in France if I have to change airline at the airport, even though I have Canadian pr?

Hi Shiv! If the change of airlines requires you to undergo immigration checks at Paris Airport, you may need a transit visa. Hence, it is recommended that you check with the airline (s).

May I please know if I require a transit visa for a layover of 8 hours in Paris. I wont be changing the Airport in Paris (Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport T2E)

I am travelling to Vancouver, Canada from Paris via Mexico and I have a valid visa of Canada.(Spousal open work permit visa)

I found this information “ Those holding a valid visa or residence permit issued by Canada, Ireland, and Japan are eligible for the same. The visa-free transit facility is subject to the condition that they don’t step out of the international transit area.”

Thank you for your time Regards, Vikas

Hi Vikas! We’re sorry for the delayed response. You need a French airport transit visa only if you have plans to step out of the international transit area, or you need a short-stay Schengen visa if you have plans to spend the layover outside the airport.

Hi Indian eagle

I have an expired H1B visa. I have a short layover of 2.5 hours at Paris to travel to India. I plan to remain only in the international area. On checking with delta they sent me a link to a Timatic website that states this : “Transiting without a visa is possible for Nationals of India with a normal passport transiting through Paris (CDG), arriving from a non-Schengen Member State with a confirmed onward ticket for a flight within 24 hours to a third country which is not a Schengen Member State. They must: – have a used, valid or expired visa issued by Bulgaria, Canada, Cyprus, Ireland (Rep.), Japan, Romania or USA (an expired visa is accepted if it is valid when departing from the country that issued the visa), and – be returning from the country that issued the visa, and – stay in the international transit area of the airport, and – have documents required for their next destination.”

Would I still need a transit visa in this situation? What is the contact for the French embassy/consulate that you refer to above ?

Hi AV! Be requested to share with us the link from Delta.

https://www.timaticweb2.com/integration/external-result/o140G3GRlzggZl4Zq0au0OlBzNWl4g Please note that this is not an official delta link.

So I am Indian passport holder and permanent resident in Canada. My flight is through DELHI TO PARIS TO AMSTERDAM TO VANCOUVER. My layover is 1hr 20 mins and 5hr respectively. My question is do I need a schenegan visa as I need to take flight from Paris to Amsterdam through domestic terminal?

Hi Harkirat! Paris to Amsterdam is the domestic leg that involves terminal change at Charles de Gaulle Airport. Terminal change from international to domestic requires transit passengers to undergo immigration checks. In our knowledge, it is safe to have an airport transit visa. At the same time, it is recommended that you check with the airline as well. Thanks1

We are planning to visit to India via Atlanta-Paris and in return Paris to Atlanta. We have Green Cards and Kids are US Citizens. Is transit visa required?

Hi Vishwa! Neither you nor your kids need a transit visa for Paris if there is no plan to step out of the international transit area of the airport.

Hi, I am travelling from Toronto Yyz to Mumbai BOM. I have a valid work permit also a TRV stamp on my passport which is also known as a tourist visa for canada. My layover is for 2h40m on Paris CDG. Do I need a Schenegen ATV ?

I am traveling from USA to India on my Indian passport in May. My current H1B is expired and that is the purpose of my visit to India to get a new stamp. Do I need a transit visa for CDG? Your guidance is appreciated.

can you travel on EAD and AP USA to India via France? Return ticket is India to USA via Amsterdam Does it require A Transit visa?

Hi, My parents are travelling from Vadodara, Gujarat to Quebec, Canada via Paris on visitor visa. They have 10 hrs of layover in Paris. Do they need transit visa or any other kind of visa for travelling? I checked on google, it says they do not need of visa but when I called in airline, they told that my parents need transit visa. But I still have to checked with embassy. I am very confused. Any of your help will be much appreciated. Thank you in advanced.

Hi Yax! There are different scenarios of a layover at Paris Airport. If they are required to transfer from one terminal to another terminal in the event of airline/aircraft change, they may undergo immigration checks – which makes a transit visa compulsory. A transit visa is mandatory if your parents plan to spend the 10-hour long layover outside the international transit area of the airport.

Hi, They do not have any terminal change in Paris. Neither they are going out of the airport. So, in that case they need any visa? Moreover, I also called in airline AirFrance and talked with 2 different people and both have different answers. One is saying they need transit visa and other person told they do not need any visa as long as they have valid Canadian visitor visa. Thank you in advanced.

My parents are returning to India from Canada. They hold a Canada Visitor visa and a US B2 visa. Do they still require a transit visa for 2.5hrs layover.

Hi Chandramouliswar! In our knowledge, they don’t require a transit visa for Paris Airport. If there are two Schengen airport layovers in their itinerary, a transit visa is mandatory.

I am traveling to India from USA via Paris, My H1B stamp has expired, but I also have a Canadian PR. Do I need Transit visa?

Hi Rakshith! Having a Canadian PR, you don’t need a transit visa for Paris in our knowledge.

Hi, I am travelling to LAX from Delhi via Paris in June. I have a valid US tourist B1B2 visa. I have a layover in Paris for 3hrs 30 mins. Do I need a Transit visa for Paris?

Hi Gitika! In our knowledge, you don’t need a transit visa. However, it is recommended that you also check with the airline.

Hi I am travelling to Chennai from CLE via Paris CDG. My US visa is expired but I have valid Canada visitor visa. Do I need Airport transit visa?

Hi Venkat! In our knowledge, your Canadian visitor visa does not require you to have a transit visa. However, it is still recommended that you check with the airline as well.

I am travelling from USA to India via Paris next week. I am a US GC holder and the transit time is 3 hours. Please advise if I need a transit visa.

HI Muthu! You don’t require a transit visa for France.

I am travelling from the USA to INDIA and has layover at Paris Charles de GaulleCDG airport. I have f1 student visa in USA. Could you let me know whether do I need any transit visa for travelling.

Hi Rao! Usually, US visa holders do not require a transit visa for France. If your itinerary has terminal change which may require you to undergo immigration checks at Paris CDG Airport, you may need a transit visa. Hence, it is recommended that you should also check with the airline.

Hi, I have booked a return flight ticket from the UK to India via France (1 stop). I’m an Indian national and holding a UK work visa. My transit time is only 1.5 hours and I do not intend to leave the France airport. Do I need to take an Airport Transit Visa (ATV) while transiting through France? Appreciated much on all the above feedback with patience !

i am in same situation. please can you share your experience. did u get Visa for france? Thanks in advance.

I have a valid b1 visa. I will be travelling from new york to delhi via 2 transits: Canada and Paris. Do I need a transit visa for these countries?

Hi Sabyasachi! Since India is not yet on Canada’s list of visa-exempt countries, you need a transit visa for Canada. In our knowledge, you don’t need a transit visa for France.

I am travelling from USA to INDIA with stop at Paris (CDG) for 3.5 hours. My visa is expired but have valid I797 and going to get stamping in INDIA, do I need transit visa?

Did you apply for France transit visa? or it was not required. Can you share you travel experience so others can benefit from it?

Hi I am traveling from US to India via Paris, I have a H1B which is expired and would get it stamped in India. Do I need a transit visa? Please help.

HI Rahul! It is safe to have a transit visa given that your US visa has expired. It is also recommended that you check with the airline.

Did you apply for transit visa for France? or it was not needed. Can you share your travel experience?

Hi I am travelling from USA to India on June 20th via paris. I have valid H4 visa till September 2023, but my 1-94 is valid only till march 2023. Do I need a transit visa?

Hi, I am travelling from India to Mauritius via CDG, do I need a transit visa for 8 hr layover? and I am not changing the terminals either. I have already a[[lied for the transit visa and Mauritius is a visa-free country for India.

Hi Rahul! We have little idea of whether Mauritius-bound Indians are eligible for visa-free transit at CDG Airport, Paris.

I’m F1 student traveling to US from India, i have 10.2 hrs layover in Paris and 13 hrs layover again in Amsterdam What are requirements to explore Paris during my flight layover?i have F1 student visa of US, Do I need any visa for exploring Paris or Amsterdam? If yes, is it on-arrival visa or should we apply for it anywhere? can anyone please let me know what is the process for exploring cities during my layover?

Hi Santosh! In our knowledge, you need a short-stay Schengen visa to explore Paris and Amsterdam during layovers.

Hello, Thank you so much for wonderful post. I will be travelling to Canada from India via CDG (Paris Airport) and have Immigrant VISA. DO I need to apply for the transit visa. Please guide me in the same.

Hi Anirudha! Thank you for appreciating our efforts! It is clearly stated in the post that you don’t need a transit visa for Paris if you have a valid US/Canada visa (immigrant or nonimmigrant) and if you don’t go out of the airport.

Hello, I am planning to tavel from US -> India via Frane. My visa is changed from F1 to H1B. The US visa stamp that I have on my passport is the F1 visa which is expired but i do have documentation that proves that my visa is changed and extended to 3 more years. Does this help to secure my transit through Paris. Or do I still need a transit visa?

Hi Pream! It seems you are good to go without a transit visa. However, it is recommended that you contact the French Embassy/Consulate and the airline for more accurate information. Thanks!

Hello, I am traveling from India to USA with 2 stops flight. first stop is in Frankfurt airport with short layover and 2nd stop in Paris with 6hrs layover . I have a valid US stamped VISA do I need transit visa in Frankfurt or Paris.?

here I am having connecting flights in Frankfurt(Germany) and Paris so thats the reason I want to know if I need transit visa.

Hi Usha! Most probably, you need a regular Schengen visa to connect/transit via two Schengen countries in your itinerary. Be requested to check the visa requirement with the airline too.

Hi, I am planning to travel from US -> India via Paris ( CDG) Airport. The stop over is 3-4 hours and I will be transferring from Delta to Air France to Paris airport as the airlines are on code share.

I have a US H1b visa stamped on my passport. Do I need an airport transit visa?

Hi Abhishek! Be advised to check with Delta Airlines or Air France whether there is terminal change at Paris Airport and whether terminal change (if yes) would require you to undergo immigration checks. If yes, you may need an airport transit visa.

I have Canada Visitor visa and I fly from New Delhi and my connection is in paris but I have to change the terminals (1 to 2B), in order to board the next flight to Toronto. Do I need transit visa for that?

Hi Tirlochan! If the terminal change at Paris Airport requires you to go through immigration, you may need a transit visa. Hence, be requested to check with the airline.

My wife and child are travelling to India via cdg next month. They are both l2 visa holders but do not have the latest stamping. Valid i797 is there. Do they need a transit visa? There are no plans to step out of the transit zone

Did you have to get a transit visa?

Did you have to apply for the Airport Transit Visa?

Hi, am planning to book tickets for my mom from india to los angeles. she has a valid B1/B2 visa . i see am getting bit cheaper tickets on air france ,british and luftansa air lines. am not sure if she needs the airport transit visa ?

can some body help me in understanding this requirement ? . i read the requirements in many web sites and it is very much confusing . none of them is clear.

Thanks Mohan

Hi Mohan! Indians having a valid US visa don’t need a transit visa for Paris, Frankfurt/Munich, or London if they don’t step out of the transit area.

Hi, I am having USA student visa. I was travelling from India to USA. My flight was Mumbai – Amsterdam – Paris – Atlanta by Delta airlines.. do i need transit transit visa ?

Hi Hetal! Transit between two Schengen airports – Amsterdam and Paris – requires a short-term Schengen visa. Check for details https://www.indianeagle.com/travelbeats/visa-for-transit-via-two-schengen-airports/

I am travelling from Chicago ORD to BOM Mumbai with a layover in France CDG airport. I am currently residing in the US on a valid F1 Student Visa and my passport is of Indian nationality. Do I need a airport transit visa or Schengen Visa for the layover at CDG Airport in France? Please let me know.

Hi Rohin! Having a valid US visa, you don’t need a transit visa for Paris if you have no plans to step out of the transit area.

i have valid H1b visa, i am travelling from India to US via Paris. Do i need to have transit visa? Can someone please help

Hi Kusuma! Having a valid H1B/US visa, you don’t need a transit visa for Paris.

I am travelling from Manila to Toronto with a layover in Toronto and Newark any my passport is of Philippines nationality. Do I need a airport transit visa for Japan and USA .Please let me know. Thank you in advance for help.

Hi Jaya! You need a transit visa for the USA. We have little idea about whether you need a transit visa for Japan.

Hi, I am having an F1 student visa. I will be travelling from chennai- buffalo via Paris and Atlanta in Air France . Do I need transit visa?

Hi Shivaramakrishnan! It seems there is only one Schengen layover in your itinerary. If you stay within the transit area of Paris Airport, you don’t need a transit visa.

Hi my parents are travelling from Delhi to manchester via paris. Layover time is 2hr. They have. Avalid visit visa. Do they need a transit visa?

Hi Ashiq! No, they don’t need a transit visa.

Hi Ashiq Ashraf

Please you share your experience? did your parents manage to go through Paris? do they got France visa to travel?

I am student who has Canadian study permit and I travelling to India so do I need a transit visa in Paris

Hi Nischal! In our knowledge, you don’t need a transit visa in Paris. However, it is recommended that you do also check with the airline.

I don’t understand the exception. Everyone travelling to the US will have a valid US visa. Which category of Indian passport holders need a transit visa in France for travelling onward to India/US.

I am Traveling between USA and India via london? Do I Need a Transit for london

Hi Atul! If you have a valid US visa stamp on your passport and if you don’t leave the transit area of London Heathrow Airport, a transit visa is not required for London.

Hi this is abhijit. I am traveling from Mumbai tu Paris and then Paris to Manchester United I have valid C1D visa ,and I got 16hr overlay in Paris airport so do I need transit visa for Paris.?????

Hi Abhijit! We have little knowledge whether C1D visa holders need an airport transit visa for Paris. All we know is that an aircraft crew member or a national of a country that is party to the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation does not require an airport transit visa.

Hi, I have a Valid US visa (L1B) on my expired passport. can I travel from the USA to India through France with a renewed passport and valid visa in my old passport? Do I need a transit visa, in this case?

Hi Karthik! In our knowledge, you can. It is advisable that you contact the airline and keep the airline informed about the same.

Hey Im travelling from Delhi to London via Paris (layover 12 hours). Do I require transit visa ?

Hi Ravi! We have little idea that whether UK visa holders need a transit visa for Paris.

Hey, I am traveling from Detroit, US to Hyderabad, India via Paris (layover 2hr 30min) . My Visa expired on my passport but I have valid I797 upto 2026. Along with that I have valid Canada visiting visa. Do I need transit visa to Paris?

I did not book this route but my flight through Amsterdam got changed to Paris by KLM Airlines itself. I can try to switch to Amsterdam if Paris won’t work for me. Please advice.

Hi Dhana! Having a valid Canadian visa, you don’t need an airport transit visa for Paris, as far as we know.

Hi, Am student Travelling from Bangalore, India to Ireland via Paris (2 hrs layover) with student visa do i need France transit visa.

Hi Baladundar! Whether you need a transit visa or not, it depends on your visa.

I am an Indian Pass port holder travelling from Saint Marteen to Bangalore via CDG france in Air France . Do i need a transit visa at CDG

I am planning to travel from India to Italy via France On student visa. Do I require transit visa for France?

Hello, I’m holding Indian passport and valid US visa. If, I’m travelling from India to UK. Via Paris , Munich, Amsterdam or Frankfurt or any Europian country. I’m not travelling to US.

1. Do I need transit visa? 2. What if I change terminal? 3. What if my terminal is same? 4. What proof I can provide in case immigration officer will ask other than US visa?

Hi Guddu! If there are two Schengen airports in your itinerary, you need a Schengen visa.

Hello, thnx for reply. I’m travelling Ahmedabad to Mumbai, Mumbai to Paris, Paris to Birmingham. Only 1.30 hr lay over at Paris and same terminal. Just passing via Paris, one Schengen country.

Hi, I am an Indian student travelling from US to India via Paris (2hr transit) and Bahrain (3hr transit). Do I need a transit visa?

Hi Sharvani! In our knowledge, you don’t need a transit visa for having a valid US visa. However, it is recommended that you do also check the airline.

Hi I am Having Indian Passport and I am travelling form Nigeria to India Via Paris, do i need air Trasit Visa, Kindly let me know.

I am travelling from Minneapolis to Mumbai through Paris. I have expired visa on my passport but new I797A. It looks like I can go through Paris without needing transit visa. But what have been experiences here?

Were you able to make the trip without needing transit visa ?

Same situation here but from ORD. Were you able to make it without transit visa?

Hi, thanks for responding to all the queries here!

I am planing to travel to Cancun, Mexico via CDG Paris(layover of 6 hours – same terminal) from New Delhi

I have a valid UK tourist visa, do I need to apply for ATV ?

Thanks again

hello sir..i am indian passport holder and i am holding valid USA b1/b2 Tourist visa. my layover is less than 4 hours in CDG paris while going to ATLANTA, USA from delhi airport and while coming back from ATLANTA, USA also i have stay at CDG which is less thn 4 hours… so my query is do i need transit visa for paris if i am transiting twice through CDG Paris airport while going and coming back through same route or not sir ? kindly reply soon as i have to confirmed my ticket sir.

Hi Sanjas! Having a valid B1/B2 visa, you don’t need a transit visa for CDG Paris either way.

@Sanjas, what was your experience?

I am traveling from DFW to BOM with a valid H1B visa. The layover is for 2.5 hours but I am not sure if there will be a terminal change. Is a transit visa required?

Hi Venu! In our knowledge, you don’t require a transit visa.

Hi, I have valid USA visa. Im traveling from DFW to HYD Via CDG and Bahrain international airport. do i need any transit visa?

Hi Siri! What airline/airlines will you travel on?

Hi, I am travelling from U.S, on student visa, to India and have a layover of abt 3:30 hrs in CDG. Do I need any type of transit visa for Paris ?

Hi Preeti! In our knowledge, you don’t need an airport transit visa for Paris for having a valid US student visa.

I have a flight from ORD to MAA via CDG. I have an expired F-1 visa stamp but have H-1B approval in hand. Do I need a transit visa just for a connecting flight at CDG? There are no terminal changes.

Hi, my parents are traveling from ORD to HYD via CDG (2 hours layover) & BAH (3 hours 5 minutes layover) – Gulf Air. They have valid B2 visa. Will they require a transit visa in CDG to board their flight to BAH?

Thanks, Raja

Hi, I got a green card issued in 2020 which expired in 2022. Now I have an extension for 2 years(till 2024) – I have an I 797 approval document. Can I buy a one stop flight via Paris to India?

We are traveling one way to India from USA on 19th Jan and our usa visa stamp on passport expires on 23rd Jan even though i have my visa extension until 2025 but valid us stamp on passport until 23rd Jan. Can we travel to India one way? I dont have any plans of returning at this point.

Thanks in advance.

Hi Rathod! In our knowledge, you can travel to India.

I am travelling to USA from India on B1-B2 visa via Paris. So I don’t need transit visa as I have valid US Visa.

But in my case, I have 14hr layover at CDG airport. Due to layover the day changes e.g. 8pm to 10AM next day. I will be arriving at terminal 2F 8pm and leaving from terminal 2E at 10am terminal at CDG airport.

Do I need transit visa? I am not sure changing terminal requires getting out of international zone or not.

Please advise.

Hi, My family needs to travel to US on the visitor visa. The return is via Paris CDG. It is a single halt of 2hr 10 mins. Do they need transit visa?

Hi Mukul! In our opinion, she does not need a transit visa if her US visa remains valid during her return journey to India via Paris.

Hi , I am on Canadian work permit visa , I am planning to travel to Delhi from Ottawa via Paris (cdg) with my family . Do I need France Transit visa ?

Hi Priya! Usually, having a valid Canadian or US visa, you may not need an airport transit visa for France. However, it depends on your itinerary, transit connection time, and/or terminal change at Paris airport. Hence, it is recommended that you contact the airline for more accurate information.

We are immigrating to Canada via PR. Do we need a transit visa if we fly from South Africa via Paris charles de gaulle to Toronto

Hi Una! We have little knowledge of the transit visa applicable to your itinerary starting from South Africa.

Hi I am on my Canadian work permit. I am travelling from India to Canada via paris (around 4 hrs layovsr) and another layover at Montreal Canada. Do I still need airport transit visa for paris?

Thanks in advance for any leads.

Hi Janvi! In our opinion, you don’t need a transit visa for Paris if there is no terminal change at Paris Airport.

Hi, am in a Canadian student visa. I have transit which says “self transfer baggage recheck in layover of 19hr” in paris. Am not sure of I need a airport transit visa or short schengen visa. Chennai – paris – canada. Whichnis booked as two separate tickets by kiwi.com . Kindly help me info. Thank you

Hi Ishan! Since you booked two separate flights, you will have to claim your checked bags and recheck-in them for the Paris to Canada leg. Given a layover of 19 hours at Paris Airport, you can go for a short Schengen visa in our opinion.

Hi , I need to travel from Delhi to Toronto via Paris with 12hr layover in Paris cdg. Same terminal 2e. Do I need airport transit visa. I don’t want to go outside.

Hi, From your article above, if I have a valid US visa, I can transit via France for a USA India travel. How about via Amsterdam?

Hi I have a l1b visa till 2025 stamped , however I am now traveling back to India for stamping on H1b approved since last oct. can travel through Paris as H1b is not stamped and my visa transition is happening from l1b to H1b

I have been living in the UK with ‘Indefinite Leave to Remain. I am planning to travel to India next month through Paris. Do I need a transit visa, please.

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How to Apply for France Tourist Visa from India - A Guide

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Steps involving how to apply for France tourist visa:

Gather information and determine your visa type
Fill out the application form from the French Embassy website
Pay the visa application fees
Book an appointment
Prepare the required documents
Submit your application with your biometric data
Track your application online

France is the gem of Europe. Everyone has dreamed of visiting the Eiffel Tower, the most admired tourist destination in the world. More than 85 million people visit France every year, making it the most visited country in the world.

Now, since France is a member of the Schengen area, you need a Schengen visa to explore the country. A Schengen visa grants access to France’s enchanting cities, picturesque countryside, and renowned culinary delights and opens the door to 28 other European countries.

Let us discuss how to apply for France tourist visa , how long does it take to get a France visa , how to go Paris from India, along with all the necessary details.

Do You Need a Visa?

If you intend to visit France or are searching for how to apply for France tourist visa , you should check whether you need a visa. The visa depends on your nationality. If you are an Indian, you need a visa to enter France. Excluding people fulfilling any of the following categories, one must have a visa to enter France, even for a short stay or transit.

Having a French residence permit
People with a Residence permit in Schengen country
Having a long-stay visa from a Schengen country
Holding a Special residence card
EU family member’s residence
Having a passport of British national overseas

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How to Apply for France Tourist Visa- Complete Process

The following steps will give you the answer to how to apply for France tourist visa.

Step 1: Gather Information

Check Visa Requirement: Before completing your application form, verify whether you need a visa. Check for the required documents and visa fees.

Calculate Schengen Stay: If you already have a Schengen visa (if it has not expired), you can use that to enter France.

Determine Application Authority: Your visa application authority differs depending on your residence. So check your specific residence embassy website for accurate requirement details.

Step 2: Set Up Your Online Application

Create an Account: You can apply online on the France-Visas website using the France-Visas application form . You will be asked to create a personal account, which includes your email address, to save your application data.

Fill Out the Application Form: You must provide the following document when submitting the application form.

A travel document
2 recent ID proofs
Supporting documents depend on your plan.

Pay Application Fees: Your visa application fees are due upon filling out the online application form. The fee may differ based on your service provider. The European Commission has increased the Schengen short-stay visa fees on March 14 2024. The new fee will come into effect from June 11 2024

90 euros for adults
45 euros for children from 6 to 12 age

Source: France Embassy in India

Step 3: Book Your Appointment:

Schedule an Appointment: After submitting your application form, you will receive the necessary supporting documents and a chance to schedule an appointment. You can book an appointment at the VFS Global Centre VFS Global France in your city.

Use Service Providers: You can use the visa application centre to book an appointment. The average appointment waiting time is 6 months to 2 weeks before you depart for a short stay and 3 months to 2 weeks for a long stay.

Step 4: Submit Your Application

Attend Appointment: You should attend the interview with the visa application form copy and all the supporting documents.

Give Biometric Data: At the consulate, you must give your biometric data, such as your 10 fingerprints and scanned photographs. Your prior biometric information may be utilised again if you possess a biometric Schengen visa obtained within the last 59 months.

Document Review: The service provider will collect your passport, application, and all supporting document copies for review. The visa interview process in the consulate takes 20 minutes to complete.

Source: France Visa Guidelines

Step 5: Track Your Visa Status

Monitor Application: You can track your application status from the consulate where you applied.

Collect Passport: You will receive a notification when your passport is ready for collection. Visa applications are usually processed within 15 days but can take up to 45 days in particular cases.

Follow the above steps on how to apply for France tourist visa for a successful visa process.

Tips to Have a Successful Visa Application

Knowing the application process is the basic step to successfully getting a visa for France. However, with the following tips, your visa application will be smoother.

Verify that every document is correct, current, and complete.
Double-check that your passport has two blank pages and is valid for at least three months beyond the day you intend to leave the Schengen Area.
Provide a detailed cover letter explaining the purpose of your visit, including your travel itinerary, places you plan to visit, and reasons for choosing France.
Show that you have the money on your card to pay for your stay in France.
Acquire travel insurance that covers €30,000 for medical emergencies, repatriation, and hospitalisation.
Provide evidence of confirmed accommodation for your entire stay in France. This can be hotel bookings, an invitation letter from a host, or a rental agreement.
Submit a detailed travel itinerary, including flight reservations, train tickets, and internal travel plans. This shows you have a well-organised trip and intention to return to your home country.
If you have travelled to other countries, especially within the Schengen Area, provide proof of your travel history. A positive travel record can strengthen your application.
Apply for your visa well in advance of your planned travel date.
Provide evidence that you have strong ties to your home country, such as employment, family, property, or educational commitments, to show your intention to return after your visit.
If you are unsure about how to apply for France tourist visa for any part of the application process, consider consulting with a visa expert or professional service to ensure all aspects of your application are correctly handled.

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Key Takeaways

Now that you know how to get a France visa from Indi a, it’s time to pack your bag and get ready for the extraordinary adventure of a lifetime. Remember the critical steps, from gathering the necessary documentation and filling out the France visa application form to scheduling an appointment and submitting your biometric data. Ensuring that all documents are accurate, providing a clear visit purpose, sufficient financial proof , and valid travel insurance are key factors in a successful application.

By following these guidelines on how to apply for France tourist visa , you can enhance your chances of obtaining your visa.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, you can fill out your visa application form online, but you must submit your application with all the supporting documents in person.

The cost of a visa is 90 euros for adults and 45 euros for minors aged 6 to 12 years.

Applications for visas are usually processed in 15 days or less. This period may be extended by up to 45 days in specific circumstances.

You can go to Paris through Airlines that fly directly to Charles de Gaulle, such as Air France, Lufthansa, Etihad, Emirates, and Air India, from all the major Indian cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Bangalore.

You have two months to file an appeal if your France visa is denied, or you can apply for a new visa within three months after the rejection.

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With monument-lined streets, exquisite museums, classical bistros and designer boutiques, Paris is the dream holiday destination for many. Paris tour packages will show you some of the most famous monuments in the world. From the Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe and from the Notre Dame Cathedral to the Place de la Concorde, all are stunning, and not to be missed. Of course, the Eiffel Tower is the highlight of Paris packages. A view from its top is captivating, revealing Paris in all its splendour.

Paris packages also offer sightseeing tours covering various museums including the Louvre, Fragonard Perfume Museum, the Centre Pompidou and the Musee d'Orsay. Be it family holidays or honeymoon, whatever you travel to Paris for, the entertainment options are limitless: visit the many bars, enjoy the opera or groove to the many jazz or rock concerts. Another highlight of Paris tourism is shopping - from lively flea markets to lofty boutiques, Paris has it all. The city is synonymous with fashion, and fashion shopping is a “Paris thing”. Paris remains at the forefront of international trends, and visiting designer boutiques and flagship stores is among the top things to do in Paris. You’ll find homewares shops and resplendent art nouveau stores, vintage shops and antique flea markets. Bookshops, and of course, gourmet-food and wine shops galore line the streets of Paris. Paris is a city that never sleeps, and you shall never get bored, not even for a minute.

One of the most romantic cities in the world, Paris is one of the most popular destinations for a European honeymoon. Stroll on a bridge across the river Seine, enjoy a glass of wine at an artistic sidewalk café, visit colourful street markets, and shop at designer stores on your Paris honeymoon.

Paris’s reputation for its cuisine is known world over. Whether you seek a cosy neighbourhood bistro or a Michelin-starred restaurant, you'll find your pick of them on your Paris trip. Dining in a Michelin star restaurant is one of the best things to do in Paris. Enticing patisseries, boulangeries (bakeries), fromageries (cheese shops) and crowded street markets offer a culinary paradise to visitors.

Whether you are couple looking for romantic Paris packages, or considering Paris for your next family vacation, or a traveller looking to explore the art and museums of Paris, MakeMyTrip can find you the right Paris tour packages to choose from.

Best Time to Visit Paris

The best time to visit Paris is from spring to fall, which lasts from March to October. Summer is also the most crowded time – and the most expensive – for Paris tourism. For lower rates of Paris packages and significantly shorter lines at attractions, plan a visit in the fall. Seasonal attractions will surely delight you but if you are travelling on a budget, the off-season is the best time to visit Paris. Keep in mind, though, that Paris is one of the most visited cities in the world, seeing more than 30 million travellers yearly. So, no matter what time you visit, there will always be a lot of tourists. Here is a monthly breakup that might help you decide your best time to visit Paris.

March to May: Paris comes alive in spring with beautiful flora all around. February to April is excellent for outdoor activities like cycling, walking, picnics and more. This is the peak season for tourists visiting Paris as the Paris weather is at its best.

June to August: Summer time in Paris is when the city receives more than eight hours of sunshine daily. However, there can be unexpected showers so remember to carry an umbrella with you at all times. Light cotton clothes, hats, sunscreen, sunglasses and a bottle of water are some other things you need to carry if travelling to Paris between June and August.

September to October: September to December is autumn in Paris. The average temperature is between 10-15°C and the nights are cooler. Paris packages for travel during this season are relatively lower priced than summer.

November to February: The temperature during these months can drop to 1°C and the Paris weather can be pretty cold. If you plan to visit during this time, be sure to pack enough heavy woolens to help you brave the cold Paris weather. Since there are fewer tourists, the prices of accommodation and transit decrease considerably. This is the best time to visit Paris for budget travelers.

How to Reach Paris

Being the capital of the most visited country in the world, Paris sees a lot of tourists throughout the year. There are three international airports in Paris, namely Charles de Gaulle International Airport, Orly International Airport and Beauvais (Aéroport de Beauvais Tillé).

If you are looking at booking Paris tour packages from India, you can choose from a variety of airlines. Many airlines operate flights to Paris from various Indian cities such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru etc. Direct flights to Paris from India are operated by Air India and Air France.

Paris enjoys good bus service, both within the city and to and from other cities in France. Eurolines is one of the major bus operators in Paris. There is also Megabus, a budget travel bus operator, which connects Paris with Brussels, United Kingdom, Amsterdam etc.

Paris is linked to all important cities of France by excellently built expressways (also called autoroutes). Traffic is dense, and it is best to travel by public transport. If you do wish to travel by car, it is advisable to hire a taxi.

Paris enjoys excellent railway connectivity to all other parts of France and the rest of Europe, which greatly boosts Paris tourism from all around the world. Paris has six different railway stations, which are not connected to each other but run trains to and from various other cities and European countries. Some of the important trains in Paris include the Train Express Régionale, Trains à Grande Vitesse, the high-speed Thalys, the Eurostar and Intercity trains.

Paris Visa for Indians

Indian travellers visiting Paris or any other city in France for a holiday are required to obtain a France visa before travel. France is a part of the Schengen group of countries and hence the Schengen visa rules apply for France visa. A tourist visa is granted for a period of less than 90 days, and can be applied for up to 3 months before the start of the intended Paris tour package from India.

MakeMyTrip offers visa application assistance as a part of Paris tour packages.

Places to visit in Paris

Eiffel Tower

The most enthralling and mesmerizing of all Paris tourist places is the Eiffel Tower. It finds its place among the Seven Wonders of the World. An architectural marvel, the Eiffel Tower tops the list of places to visit in Paris. It is synonymous with the identity of Paris, and is undoubtedly the most visited monument in the world.

La Dame de fer (the Iron Lady), as the French call it, the Eiffel Tower is truly magnificent and stands proudly at a height of 300 metres. Once the tallest structure in the world, it is now France’s best-known landmark. It consists of three floors, with the first two levels offering restaurants while the top level is for panoramic views of the city. The Eiffel Tower is best seen at night, when the city of Paris glitters below in all its glory. You can also pre-book a visit to the Eiffel Tower as a part of your Paris honeymoon package.

Palace of Versailles

Once the residence of King Louis XIV of France, the Palace of Versailles is one of the three most visited monuments in France. The Hall of Mirrors, the King’s Grand Apartments and the Museum of History of France are located in the Palace and offer insights into the French history. The magnificent palace complex, along with its beautiful gardens and grounds, leave visitors spellbound. Owing to the grand size of the palace complex, a mini train shuttles between the terrace in front of the castle and the Grand and Petit Trianon. This palace is one of the grandest and the most historic places to visit in Paris.

Louvre Museum

A pilgrimage for art lovers, the Louvre or Musée du Louvre is one of the most visited art museums in the world. Home to the iconic painting of Mona Lisa that art aficionados from across the globe come to see, The Louvre is also the biggest museum in the world in terms of the number of exhibits. Located on the banks of the River Seine, the museum showcases ornate traditional architecture, and is one of the most famous Paris attractions. The Louvre houses some of the most famous and in-demand art collections in the world including Venus de Milo and the Victory of Samothrace.

Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris

Also known as Notre Dame Cathedral, Notre Dame de Paris (Our Lady of Paris), is one of the world's most stunning Gothic-style cathedrals. It tops the chart of the most iconic places to visit in Paris and has been the highlight of Paris tourism for ages. One among the connoisseurs of art and architecture, Notre Dame Cathedral is famed for its dramatic towers, spire, stained glass, rose window, statues and sculptures. After a disastrous wildfire struck the cathedral and caused significant damage in April 2019, it has been shut down for visitors. Repair work at a large scale has been started and efforts are being made to restore the structure.

Arc de Triomphe

The Arc de Triomphe, the world’s largest triumphal arch is a significant Paris attraction. In 1806, Napoleon I ordered the construction of this arch to honour the Grande Armee, and it now makes for a breathtaking center of Paris’ cityscape. The iconic monument is inspired by the arches of Antiquity, and carries some renowned names from the country. If you stop by in the evening, you’ll notice that a flame is lit for the Unknown Soldier. Explore the monument to know its incredible history and national importance.

Champ-Elysees

Soak up the unique experience of Paris on the Champs Elysees, the most stunning avenue in the world. It is located right across The Arc de Triomphe. It is visited each day by nearly 300,000 people, who come to admire its majestic monuments, enjoy a shopping spree, or get caught up in the excitement of the major festive events that are organized here. It is the best place to visit in Paris for fashionistas. There’s always something going on, by day or by night. It is a shopper’s paradise and you will find outlets of all major brands in the world, local as well as international. Your Paris honeymoon package is incomplete without visiting this spot.

Sacre Coeur

Referred to as "that big meringue" by the Parisians, Sacre Coeur rests atop the hill of Montmartre. Over a million tourists flock to visit the structure every year. They climb up almost 270 stairs to the top of the hill, to reach this Basilica. Its gold-leaf heavy, Romanesque and Byzantine-style interiors are a huge hit. However, visitors prefer staying outside on the terraces which offer panoramic views of the city below.

Montmartre is a medieval hilltop village in Paris. You will notice a white building atop a hill, St-Pierre-de-Montmartre, one of the oldest churches in Paris, and a historical landmark in Montmartre. This church makes for the highest point in the city of Paris. St-Pierre-de-Montmartre is built on a traditional Latin-cross plan, and gives a hint of medieval and later styles in its make. A must-visit on your exploration of Montmartre, this historical church with its stained-glass windows is absolutely jaw-dropping. A walk through the artistic neighbourhood of Montmartre is one of the most interesting things to experience during your Paris honeymoon.

Quartier Latin

The Latin Quarter is the intellectual center of Paris. Bookstores, schools, churches, book-clubs, publishing houses, and expensive boutiques characterize the district. It is the best place to visit in Paris for literature lovers. Founded in 1253, the quarter was called Latin because students and professors spoke the language. You will follow the footsteps of Descartes, Verlaine, and Hemingway as you explore. Changing times have brought Greek, Moroccan, and Vietnamese immigrants, among others, offering everything from couscous to fiery-hot spring rolls and souvlaki. Stroll along Quai de Montebello, going through the collection of the Bouquinistes (secondhand-book dealers).

The most entertaining of all Paris attractions, Disneyland is one of the best places to visit in Paris, especially with kids. Disneyland boasts two theme parks, along with entertainment options, shopping complexes and food courts. There are also seven resorts and a golf course within Disneyland, making it a delightful destination for children as well as adults. Relive your favourite Disney moments- enjoy live musical performances, get onto thrilling themed rides, meet your favourite Disney characters, and be amazed by the end-of-the-day parade which culminates in a spectacular fireworks show.

Things to do in Paris

Indulge in a shopping spree

The ultimate and the world’s most favored shopping destination, Paris will enlighten you with a whole lot of couture and flagship stores. Home to all the leading fashion and luxury brands, it is rightly known as the fashion capital of the world. You can shop your heart out at the world’s largest antique flea market, St. Ouen, or bag all you can from the leading flagship stores of Louis Vuitton and Sephora. Shopping is one of the most loved things to do in Paris.

Relish delicious local delicacies

Savor French delicacies at Michelin star restaurants, street-side cafes, bistros, and lounges. The most loved dishes include croissants, patisseries, crepes, and baguettes complemented with local French wine. Tasting the local produce is one of the best things to do in Paris. Baked goods are found in abundance in a lot of street side bakeries. Breads, cakes, puddings and cupcakes, with freshly brewed coffee are a huge hit.

Explore the famous museums

Paris is a city of museums. Renowned for her cultural contributions to the world, the city hosts hundreds of them, from the world-class artifacts of the Louvre to the priceless artworks of the Musée d’Orsay. The Mona Lisa has the world’s most recognizable smile. More than 10 million visitors come to the Louvre each year to see it. Whether it’s contemporary art, fashion, architecture or temples to Monet and Picasso, there’s a museum for visual art in all its forms here. Add a couple of museums to your Paris city tour to really explore the soul of Paris.

Enjoy a dinner cruise on the Seine River

As romantic as it can get, a cruise dinner on the Seine River is one of the best things to do in Paris. As you sail off from the harbor, you will get to see some of the most scenic vistas all along the river. Enjoy a peaceful sunset from the cruise, with your loved one on your side and glass of exotic French wine in your hand. A romantic Seine cruise is an ideal addition to a Paris honeymoon package.

Go on a day trip to Mont St Michel

For more than a thousand years, the distant outline of this island abbey has sent pilgrims' spirits soaring. Today, it does the same for tourists. Mont St-Michel, one of the top pilgrimage sites of Christendom through the ages, floats like a palace on the horizon, some 4hrs away from Paris. If you can take out time from your Paris sightseeing, this makes for a good day trip.

See the famous landmarks of Paris on a bicycle tour

Paris is a charming city, and one of the ways to explore it is by cycling. Bikes are available across the city and you can avail one at an access terminal for Euro 1.70. After 30 minutes, you can return your bike to any stand in the city. A bike ride in the French capital is the best thing to do with family and friends.

Watch a sunset from Eiffel Tower

The most iconic monument in Europe, Eiffel tower boasts of its rich history. It stands as tall and proud as ever. Watching a mesmerizing sunset from the top floor of the Eiffel Tower is one of the most enchanting things to do in Paris. You will catch a glimpse of the Paris skyline and overlook the beautifully designed city.

Take a tour of famous monuments

Tour the city and admire the beautiful architecture of some of the well-renowned and historical monuments. Palace of Versailles, the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and the Opera house are some structures worth visiting on this Paris sightseeing tour. Palace of Versailles traces its history back to the French Revolution. Notre Dame, though a revered site once, suffered a sudden fire in early 2019, and now stands closed for visitors. Eiffel tower and the Opera house still boast of their old-world charm. Pre-book your Paris sightseeing with MakeMyTrip.

Watch a cabaret show at the Lido

After day of Paris sightseeing, head to the city’s famous Avenue des Champs-Elysées and discover a world of decadent dancers, sparkling dresses, extraordinary sets, magical lighting and captivating music. With the talented performers on stage and talented chefs producing delicious dishes in the kitchen, take in the sights and sounds of one of Paris’ newest and most impressive cabaret performances. Dreamlike and tantalizing, the show's sets offer a tour de force of imagination and excitement!

With so much to do in and around the city, no wonder that Paris tour packages are so popular amongst travellers! So, go ahead and shortlist your preferred Paris packages and get set for a trip of a lifetime!

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Frequently asked questions about paris packages.

1. What are the must-dos for a 4 day trip to Paris?

A: The must-do’s for a 4 day trip to Paris include a Paris City tour, a visit to the Eiffel tower, the River Seine cruise, tour of Paris by night, visit to Disney Land, Versailles, and the Louvre.

2. What are the best areas in Paris to stay in, for a tourist visiting for the first time?

A: If you are visiting Paris for the first time, the best areas to stay include around Opera (Paris central station), Gare du Nord, and the 1st or 7th Arrondisements.

3. How much would a Paris trip cost from India?

A: A 4-5 Night Paris trip from India would cost around Rs 80,000 to 1 Lakh PP.

4. Is Uber available in Paris?

A: Yes! Uber is very easily available in Paris.

5. Is Paris safe at night?

A: Paris is safe at night at most of the places, though Goutte D’or or the areas around the metro stops Barbes Rochechouart and Chateau Rouge can be avoided at night. Similarly, the area around Gare du Nord train station, though bustling during the day, can be a little unsafe at night. Avoid dark and isolated stretches here.

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Yes, as an Indian citizen, you need a tourist visa before entering France. However, France is part of the Schengen area , meaning you need a Schengen visa . This visa allows you to visit France and other Schengen states simultaneously.

Let's look at the requirements for a French visa for Indians and the application process when applying for a tourist visa for France from India. Here are the French tourist visa requirements:

Schengen application form : A duly completed and signed Schengen visa application form .

Passport: A valid passport or travel document with at least two blank pages must be issued no later than 10 years ago and valid for 3 months after the end of the trip.

Passport photo: One passport photo of yourself that meets the requirements for the Schengen visa photo .

Flight tickets: A return flight ticket that proves you plan to return to your home country.

Proof of accommodation : Private accommodation, a rental agreement, hotel reservations, etc. Accommodation proof must cover the entire stay and all the Schengen countries you plan to visit besides France.

If you have booked a packaged tour, Attach a detailed travel itinerary . If you are staying with a private individual, you must present a CERFA form as proof of accommodation .

Cover letter: A cover letter explaining the purpose of your trip, what you plan to do, and when you'll return home. It just proves the purpose of your trip.

Schengen travel Insurance/ Medical insurance: This insurance has a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 and is valid for the entire travel duration. The Schengen travel insurance must cover the entire area, not just France.

Proof of financial funds: You need sufficient funds for your trip to Schengen . This can be proved through a cover letter and a bank statement for the last 3 months, stamped and signed by your bank manager.

Income tax: A copy of the Income Tax Department Return + ITR V acknowledgement of the previous financial year and a signed and stamped leave permission from your employer.

If you are self-employed: You must present a copy of your business license in India. In addition, the bank manager must sign and stamp company income tax returns for the past two years and a copy of the company's bank statement for the past three months.

If you own a business in India: You need to present the company's certificate of registration (Form B, rule 5(1) or Form ST3, rule 11).

If you are a student: You must present a copy of the enrolment paper that proves the applicant has planned to study in that school/university.

Proof of employment/studies: Official letterhead, stamped and dated.

Employment Status: Documents showing your employment status.

With Atlys, Not only can you upload the passport and photo from a mobile or desktop but also you can take a selfie for the photo, and click the picture of your passport using the smartphone camera or laptop. Atlys adjusts the user's photo to meet the country's requirements automatically without any hassle.

Atlys offers a personal visa concierge service that enables visa applicants to obtain expedited visa appointment s for France.

Start the process : Start the visa application by visiting Atlys .

Provide details: your travel details, including your travel dates and passport image.

Pay the fee: Pay the applicable fee and checkout.

Connect with a visa expert: Our visa specialist will contact you shortly after you submit your application.

In-depth review of your documents: A visa expert will review your trip details, residence, job background, and documents to ensure they meet the visa application requirements.

Express visa appointment : Atlys schedules your ideal France visa slot in India.

Detailed visa checklist: We provide a preparation list for your France visa appointment in India.

Attend your scheduled visa meeting: On the day of your meeting, you must submit your documents, attend a short interview , and, if required, submit your biometrics .

Await your visa: Atlys will inform you once it is approved. You can also stay updated by tracking your France visa through the Atlys app.

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Visas and entry requirements in europe and the schengen area.

This page is for Australians travelling to Europe.

Read this page to learn about:

the Schengen Area
entry and exit to the Schengen Area
other European countries with visa waivers
non-Schengen European countries

The Australian Government doesn't issue visas for other countries. We can't provide final information on border rules. Ask your destination's high commission, embassy or consulate for details before you travel.

The Schengen Area

The Schengen Area is made up of 27 European countries with common border rules. It lets travellers move freely between member countries without

going through border controls
getting a visa for each country.

The members of the Schengen Area are:

Czech Republic
Liechtenstein
The Netherlands
Switzerland

Bulgaria and Romania partially joined the Schengen area on 31 March. Border checks should have ceased for air or sea travel between Bulgaria, Romania, and other Schengen Area countries. Checks are still undertaken for land-based travel. Stays in Bulgaria and Romania now count towards your total visa-free stay in the Schengen Area (see below).

Entry and exit in the Schengen Area

Australians can travel visa-free in the Schengen Area for up to 90 days in a 180-day period. Your travel must be for:

business purposes
visiting friends and family
tourism and holidays
cultural and sports events
official visit
medical reasons
short-term study

Apply at the embassy, high commission or consulate of the country where you'll stay the longest. If you're staying for the same length of time in each country, apply at the embassy of the country you'll visit first.

You'll need to apply for a visa if:

you're planning to stay for more than 90 days
your reason for travel changes, and you no longer qualify for visa-free travel.

You'll need to apply outside the country you want a visa for.

Calculating your 90/180 days

Calculating your visa-free days can be complicated. The European Commission provides a calculator to help you track your visa-free days .

The 180 days isn't fixed in time. It's calculated backwards from today.
Your 90 days are calculated from your first day in the Schengen Area within the 180 days.
If you leave and return within 180 days, your last stay will count towards the 90-day maximum.
If you use up your visa-free days, you must leave until you accumulate more or apply for a visa.
You may be fined or banned from the Schengen Area if you overstay your 90 days.

Example You arrive in Spain on 18 March. You fly to the UK on 21 April and stay there until the 29th. On 30 April, you travel to Greece and stay until 23 June. Your trip was 97 days, but only 90 were in the Schengen Area. You can't re-enter the Area until at least 14 September, when the Spanish leg of your trip falls outside your 180 days. If you re-enter on 14 September, you can only stay another 35 days as your time in Greece still counts towards your current 90 days. If you re-enter on 22 September, you can stay another 90 days, as you haven't been in the Area in the past 180 days .

Entering and exiting the Schengen Area

You must show a valid passport when entering the Schengen Area.

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the date you intend to leave.

Make sure you get a clear entry stamp in your passport when you enter the Schengen Area for the first time. Without a stamp, you could be fined or detained.

Some countries need you to register within 3 days of arrival.

See our destination-specific travel advice for entry and exit details for each country. Check the European Commission for information on temporary border controls .

These visa rules only apply when travelling on your Australian passport . If you're a dual national travelling on your other passport, check the rules for that nationality.

The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is an electronic security system. It will do a security check before you can enter participating European countries . ETIAS is expected to start in mid-2025 if the new system is working.

You won't need an ETIAS for EU countries who aren't taking part in the program.

Other European countries with visa waivers

There are other European countries where you can travel visa-free. Travel to these countries does not count towards your 90 days for Schengen Area travel.

Countries can change their border rules at short notice. Before you travel, ask your destination's nearest embassy or consulate for the latest rules.

Visa waiver agreements with Australia

Australia has visa waiver agreements with several countries in the Schengen Area. These agreements may allow you to spend 60 to 90 days in the country for tourism.

Visa waiver agreement countries include:

Using visa waiver agreements with Schengen visa-free arrangements is complex. Each country operates the visa waiver in its own way.

Most countries need you to use the visa waiver at the end of your Schengen Area travel.

Visa-free tourism programs in non-Schengen countries

Some European countries outside the Schengen Area allow you to enter visa-free for tourism. Most let you stay up to 90 days. Some are for longer. See our country advisories for details on border rules.

Bosnia & Herzegovina
North Macedonia (Republic of North Macedonia)
United Kingdom

Non-Schengen European countries

Many European countries are not part of the Schengen Area. Non-Schengen countries have their own border rules. These countries include:

Ask these countries' high commission, embassy or consulate for visa information.

General advice on visas .
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Nonimmigrant visa applicants from certain countries*/areas of authority may be required to pay a visa issuance fee after their application is approved. These fees are based on the principle of reciprocity: when a foreign government imposes fees on U.S. citizens for certain types of visas, the United States will impose a reciprocal fee on citizens of that country*/area of authority for similar types of visas.

How Do I Find Out if I Have to Pay a Reciprocity Fee?

To view the Reciprocity Page for your country* of nationality, select your country*/area of authority from the list of countries on the left side menu. On the Reciprocity Page, select the Visa Classifications tab from the column on the left

Select the type of visa you have applied for, such as a B-1/B-2 (temporary visa for business or pleasure), F-1 (student visa), etc. from the drop down menu:

The reciprocity information for that country*/area of authority will display:

What does this table tell me?

Visa Classification: The type of nonimmigrant visa you are applying for.

Fee: The reciprocity fee, also known as the visa issuance fee, you must pay. This fee is in addition to the nonimmigrant visa application fee (MRV fee).

Number of Entries: The number of times you may seek entry into the United States with that visa. “M” means multiple times. If there is a number, such as “One”, you may apply for entry one time with that visa.

Validity Period: This generally means the visa is valid, or can be used, from the date it is issued until the date it expires, for travel with that visa. If your Validity Period is 60 months, your visa will be valid for 60 months from the date it is issued.

What is the Difference between the Reciprocity Fee and the Nonimmigrant Visa Application Fee?

The nonimmigrant visa application fee, also known as the MRV fee, is a nonrefundable fee paid by most applicants for U.S. visas, whether the application is approved or refused. It covers the costs associated with processing a U.S. visa application. Current nonimmigrant visa application fees can be found on our Fees – Visa Services webpage. (This webpage also lists the few visa categories for which application fees are not required.)

While most visa applicants are required to pay the visa application fee, the Reciprocity Fee is only charged to an approved nonimmigrant visa applicant after the visa interview.

Immigrant Visa Interviews

For Immigrant Visa interviews each U.S. Embassy or Consulate has specific instructions for their applicants. Please click here to select your designated interview location.

Civil Documents and How to Use Them

Immigrant visa applicants are required to submit certain civil documents as part of their visa application, such as birth certificates and police records. (Nonimmigrant visa applicants do not routinely need to submit civil documents as part of their visa application.) Each Reciprocity Page will provide detailed information about how to obtain these civil documents from the country* you have selected, as well as the location of the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you can apply for your visa. For more information about civil document requirements for immigrant visa cases, see civil documents .

To view the Civil Documents for your country* of nationality, select your country*/area of authority from the drop-down menu below. On the Reciprocity Page, click on the tabs on the left to see the categories of Civil Documents and how to obtain them.

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* With respect to all references to “country” or “countries” on this page, it should be noted that the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979, Pub. L. No. 96-8, Section 4(b)(1), provides that “[w]whenever the laws of the United States refer or relate to foreign countries, nations, states, governments, or similar entities, such terms shall include and such laws shall apply with respect to Taiwan.” 22 U.S.C. § 3303(b) (1). Accordingly, all references to “country” or “countries” in the Visa Waiver Program authorizing legislation, Section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1187, are read to include Taiwan. This is consistent with the United States’ one-China policy, under which the United States has maintained unofficial relations with Taiwan since 1979.

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Get ready to discover the wonders of India by applying for your India Tourist eVisa now.

Do UK citizens need a visa for India?

Yes, to embark on your Indian adventure and explore its captivating wonders, as a UK citizen, you need to apply for an Indian Visa before entering the country.

There are a few types of Indian eVisa available for UK citizens. The type of visa you choose will depend on the purpose of your trip.

India visa for UK citizens: Available types

Here are the Indian visas available for UK citizens:

The Tourist Visa is for those visiting India for tourism purposes, such as sightseeing, visiting friends and family, or attending cultural events.

You’ll need a Business Visa if traveling to India for business purposes, such as attending conferences, meetings, or trade fairs.

The Medical Visa : This visa is for those seeking medical treatment in India. It's issued to the patient and two attendants and is sometimes called the e-medical attendant visa.

What is the India Tourist Visa for UK citizens?

The India Tourist Visa (also known as the India e-tourist visa or India e-visa) for UK citizens is an electronic travel document that allows British citizens to visit India for tourism and recreational purposes. It grants permission to explore India's incredible attractions, historical sites, cultural heritage, and natural beauty.

How long is the India Tourist Visa valid For UK nationals?

There are three different types of tourist eVisas . Each has a different validity period. Your options for a tourist visa are:

The 30-day Double-Entry India Tourist Visa

The 1-year Multiple-Entry India Tourist Visa

The 5-year Multiple-Entry India Tourist Visa

This blog on Indian visa validity and allowed stay has detailed information on the specifics of each type of visa.

Note : All Indian e-Visas are non-extendable and non-convertible.

Who is eligible to get an India Tourist Visa in the UK?

The eligibility criteria for an Indian Tourist Visa in the UK are as follows:

Nationality : You must be a British citizen. All UK passport holders are eligible to apply for an Indian Tourist Visa.

Purpose : The visa is for tourism and recreational activities in India. It is not applicable for business purposes or employment.

Valid passport : Applicants must possess a valid UK passport with at least six months of validity remaining from the date of arrival in India.

Application process : UK citizens can apply for the India Tourist Visa with us.

Supporting documents : The application requires supporting documents such as a recent passport-size photograph, proof of accommodation in India, a travel itinerary, proof of financial means to cover the trip, and a return ticket or onward travel details.

It's essential to note that the final decision on granting the India Tourist Visa rests with the Indian authorities. Meeting the eligibility criteria doesn't guarantee approval, and it's advisable for British passport holders to carefully follow the application guidelines and provide accurate information to increase the chances of a successful visa application.

India Tourist Visa application: How to apply in the UK

The process is simple with our services and can be completed in just three easy steps. Here's how:

Step 1 : Visit our website and complete the online form. Provide your general information and select the type of visa you wish to apply for.

Step 2 : Review the information you provided to ensure its accuracy. Choose the processing option that best suits your requirements.

Step 3 : Pay the service fee using PayPal, Venmo, or a credit or debit card. Upload the necessary documents, including a passport photo and a scanned copy of your passport.

Once you've completed these three steps, simply submit your application and sit back while we handle the rest! You can expect to receive your e-visa in your email inbox within your selected timeframe.

Remember to carry both a printed and electronic copy of your Tourist eVisa during your travels. This will allow immigration officers to verify your e-Visa India status upon arrival quickly.

We recommend installing the iVisa app on your mobile phone for your convenience. With this app, you can keep track of your documents digitally, monitor the status of your application, and receive real-time alerts.

Necessary documents for the India Tourist Visa for UK citizens

A valid UK passport with a minimum of six months validity remaining from the intended arrival date in India.

Completed India Tourist Visa application form with accurate and up-to-date information.

Recent passport-size photograph (2x2 inches) with a white background.

Travel itinerary specifying the intended travel dates, places to be visited, and accommodation arrangements.

Proof of financial means to cover the expenses during your stay in India, such as bank statements or traveler's checks.

Proof of return or onward travel , such as a confirmed flight ticket.

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Schengen visa costs are universal — no matter the visa, and no matter where you're applying from. So a single adult Schengen visa for France will cost you €80 (or roughly ₹7,274.70). The fee for children between the ages of 6 and 12 is €40 (i.e., roughly ₹3,637.35). And children under the age of 6 can get a Schengen visa for France ...
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Visa Application Guidelines; France in the Schengen area; Short-stay visa; Airport Transit Visa; Long-stay visa; Tourism / Private stay . Tourist or Private visit; Young traveller (working holiday) Volunteering; Professional purpose . Business travel; Self employed person or liberal activity; Job Search - Business Creation; Salaried employment
Requesting a visa
The main steps in applying for a visa. Applying for a French residence permit. All foreign nationals wishing to enter France must be able to submit statutory documents at the border concerning the reasons for their stay, their means of support and accommodation arrangements. A visa is generally required, in the absence of a waiver.
Embassy of India, France & Principality of Monaco : e-Visa
During the tourism off-season (April-June), the visa fee of USD 25 would be further reduced to USD 10. (ii) Validity of the regular e-Visa with fee of USD 80 has been increased from 1 year to 5 years with multiple entry. (iii) Fee for one year e-Tourist Visa has been reduced from USD 80 to USD 40. For e-Tourist Visa.
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F/OPS/CL-TOURIST-EN/01 VF Services (UK) Limited, 42-44 rue de Paradis, 75010 Paris TOURIST VISA ... If you were born in India but are not of Indian origin An explanation letter in English addressed to the consular services giving details and reasons for your birth in
Embassy of India, France & Principality of Monaco : Visa Services
This category of visa will be applicable to foreign nationals whose sole objective of visiting India is for recreation, sightseeing, casual visit to meet friends or relatives, attending a short term yoga programme, short duration medical treatment including treatment under Indian systems of medicine, short term courses on local languages, music, dance, arts & crafts, cooking, medicine etc ...
Visa For France From India: Documents Required And More
Documents Required. Image Source. Visitors who have made their mind to visit France will need to submit the following documents in order for their visa application to be processed: 1. Original passport which should be valid for a minimum of 3 months after the trip and should have a minimum of 2 unused pages. 2.
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France Tourist Visa from India
All about France Tourist Visa from India. When it comes to visiting France, Paris makes it to the top of every traveller's list. Paris is full of historical sights, architecture, art (lots of it!) , and of course, some exceptional cuisine. Whether you have a day, a week, or a month to explore, Paris is a beautiful experience on its own.
Visa Information
The Embassy of India, Paris reserves the right to grant a visa for duration of less than that requested. In this case no refunds of fees paid will be made. ADDITIONAL FORMS. ... This visa allows you to travel to India to work for an Indian company, to become an expatriate in an international company or organisation, NGO and for Intra company ...
Traveling to/from India via France? Check If You Need Airport Transit Visa
Usually, Indian passport holders having a valid US/Canadian visa do not need an airport transit visa for France. If there is terminal change requiring immigration checks during the layover at Paris Airport, a transit visa may be required. Hence, we recommend double-checking with the airline. Reply ↓.
France tourist visa for Indians
To apply for a France tourist visa from India, follow these steps. Step 1: Click here and choose France as the country to visit. Step 2: Choose the type of visa and click continue. Step 3: Select the travel dates. Step 4: Give information about yourself, like your name, address, birth date and passport number.
How to Apply for France Tourist Visa from India
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Getting a tourist visa for France • Come to Paris
Documents needed: 2 copies of a Schengen Visa application form. These free forms are available online under the "Getting a Visa" Section of the Diplomatie.gouv.fr website. Your passport must also have 2 blank pages and be valid for at least 90 days after your departure date from France. 3 1.4 by 1.7 inch (3.5 by 4.5 cm) passport photographs.
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A tourist visa is granted for a period of less than 90 days, and can be applied for up to 3 months before the start of the intended Paris tour package from India. MakeMyTrip offers visa application assistance as a part of Paris tour packages. Places to visit in Paris . Eiffel Tower. The most enthralling and mesmerizing of all Paris tourist ...
India Visa Online
Authorized Portal for Visa Application to India. All foreign nationals entering India are required to possess a valid international travel document in the form of a national passport with a valid visa from an Indian Mission/Post or eVisa (Limited Categories) from Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs. Avail Indian Visa plus services ...
France Visa for Indians in 30 days
Atlys offers a personal visa concierge service that enables visa applicants to obtain expedited visa appointment s for France.. 1. Start the process: Start the visa application by visiting Atlys.. 2. Provide details: your travel details, including your travel dates and passport image. 3. Pay the fee: Pay the applicable fee and checkout. 4. Connect with a visa expert: Our visa specialist will ...
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Tourist or Private visit. Business travel. Studies, training. News. JOP Paris 2024. France will host the Olympic Games from 26 July to 11 August and the Paralympic Games from 28 August to 8 September 2024. Appointment. ... You will find all the information you need to submit your visa application, such as access to appointment booking, ...
Visas and entry requirements in Europe
Using visa waiver agreements with Schengen visa-free arrangements is complex. Each country operates the visa waiver in its own way. Most countries need you to use the visa waiver at the end of your Schengen Area travel. Visa-free tourism programs in non-Schengen countries. Some European countries outside the Schengen Area allow you to enter ...
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Visa Classification: The type of nonimmigrant visa you are applying for. Fee: The reciprocity fee, also known as the visa issuance fee, you must pay. This fee is in addition to the nonimmigrant visa application fee (MRV fee). Number of Entries: The number of times you may seek entry into the United States with that visa. "M" means multiple ...
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India Tourist Visa for UK citizens
The India Tourist Visa (also known as the India e-tourist visa or India e-visa) for UK citizens is an electronic travel document that allows British citizens to visit India for tourism and recreational purposes. It grants permission to explore India's incredible attractions, historical sites, cultural heritage, and natural beauty. ...
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