France Visa

France has always been regarded as one of the most powerful political, cultural, and artistic centers in Europe and around the world. France is home to not only great palaces, castles, and museums, but also stunning natural scenery. Furthermore, France is the largest country in Western Europe, the third largest in Europe, and home to the world's second-largest exclusive economic zone. France is also regarded as the cradle of great European culture. With the advantages of nature and climate, as well as diversity in ethnicity, architecture, and landscape, France has become a destination that attracts many international visitors coming here for a variety of purposes: tourism, short-term business, long-term work, and living—to enter France or the European Union of Nations. Vietnamese citizens must apply for and be granted a French visa to enter the country. So, how can you apply for a French visa? Is it tough to obtain a French visa? What are the procedures and documentation required for each entry purpose? Let's keep up with Visa5s.com. Find out how to apply for a French visa in detail according to the latest updates.

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FRANCE VISA POLICY FOR CITIZENS OF ALL COUNTRIES

France is a Schengen country, so if you have a French visa, you can use it to enter 26 other Schengen countries while it is valid without having to apply for a visa from another Schengen country. Therefore, the French visa is regarded as one of the most powerful in the world, with many people wishing to obtain one.

List of countries in the Schengen area (Europe): Norway, the Netherlands, Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Finland, France, Greece, Estonia, Hungary, Iceland, Lettonia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, and Slovenia.

IMPORTANT NOTES WHEN APPLYING FOR A FRANCE VISA

Applicants for a French visa must legally reside in Vietnam.
France must be the main destination on the applicant's itinerary.
The application can be submitted as early as 3 months and no later than 3 weeks before the planned departure date. The average processing time for a French visa is 3-4 weeks.
Normally, applicants have to provide biometric data during the application process, including fingerprints from 10 fingers and a photo. Only the following cases are excluded:
+ Children under 12 years old;
+ The applicant is unable to provide fingerprints (lost a finger, hand, or arm). However, if the applicant can produce even one fingerprint, providing biometric data is still required. In case temporary fingerprints cannot be provided (such as due to injury and currently being bandaged for treatment), customers still need to present on the submission day.
+ The applicant holds a short-term Schengen visa for 59 months.
A France visa application is considered based on the documentation you submitted. Additional documentation is not requested at the application counter. If a document is missing from your application, it indicates that you are unable or unwilling to submit it.
Incomplete documents may result in a decision to reject a French visa. However, providing all necessary documents does not guarantee a visa will be granted.
When necessary, the applicant may be invited for a further interview and asked to present more documents.
All documents in Vietnamese must be accompanied by a valid translation (with a notarized stamp from the judicial department) into French or English.
Documents submitted must be accompanied by photocopies. The copy will be duly signed upon presentation of the original. The visa office only retains copies; the originals are immediately returned to the applicant. Copies must be printed on A4 paper. Fax or email documents are not accepted.
Applicants have to choose the type of French visa that is appropriate for their purposes and present all the required documents. The visa office will then review the application and make a decision to grant or reject a visa based on the information contained in the applicant's application.
Applicants will submit their applications directly to one of the city's two visa-receiving centers, which have been authorized by the French Embassy or Consulate: Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi. Applicants must schedule an appointment, present the application in person, and have their fingerprints taken in accordance with regulations. Please be aware that in order to choose the suitable French visa application reception center in accordance with embassy requirements, applicants must first determine whether they live in a permanent or temporary region.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR FRANCE VISA APPLICATION

GENERAL DOCUMENTS FOR ALL APPLICANTS	Schengen visa application form: fill out clearly, date, and sign; Passport with at least 6 months of validity and at least 2 blank visa pages; 02 photos size 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm with white background, taken from the front without obstructions, taken within the last 6 months; Family registration book; Identity card (ID card) or citizen identification card; Birth certificate; Marriage certificate or divorce certificate (if any); Travel insurance valid within the Schengen area if applying for a short-term visa; valid on French territory if applying for a long-term visa Travel insurance must be worth at least 30,000 EUR in case you have to pay for expenses related to medical and emergency care; Confirmed round-trip air tickets; Confirm the hotel reservation.
DOCUMENTS SUPPORTING THE PURPOSE OF ENTRY	TOURISM	Invitation letter from an individual in case of staying at this individual's home (if any); In cases of transit, a visa or entry permit to the country where the plane is changed. Next air ticket for the trip; Detailed travel itinerary.
	SHORT-TERM WORK	Job invitation letter provided by the French company; Or evidence of commercial or professional relationships: contracts, invoices, business registration of French partner companies, etc. Or access cards to fairs, conferences, documents confirming business operations, or work orders.
	GOING TO SCHOOL OR TRAINING	Confirmation of enrollment at an educational institution; Student card of an educational institution in France or document describing the course the applicant will attend (in case the enrollment document does not contain this information).
	VISIT RELATIVES	Documents proving residency in France; The original guarantee letter (attestation d'accueil) issued by the city hall of the accommodation. Submit originals and copies.
	CULTURAL, SPORTS, POLITICAL, OR OTHER NATURE	Invitation letter, admission letter, registration confirmation, or program clearly stating (if possible) the name of the inviting organization responsible for receiving applications, duration of stay; Any other documents clearly showing the purpose of the trip.
	MEDICAL	An official document from a medical facility confirms that Vietnam or neighboring countries (Thailand, Singapore) do not have the ability to treat this disease; Consent to receive treatment from a medical facility in France, clearly stating the date and duration of the hospital stay and estimated treatment costs; A certificate of responsibility for all expenses of an organization or a document proving medical expenses have been paid.
PROOF OF FINANCIAL	Saving book; Confirm the bank account balance within 3 months with a minimum balance of 200 million VND; Copy of the savings book (if any); Real estate ownership documents (if any); Other property ownership documents: vehicles, bonds, stocks (if any).
PROOF OF WORK	Business owner/capital contribution shareholder: business registration certificate, tax reports for the last 3 months. Salaried employee: leave application, labor contract, position appointment decision, payroll of the last 3 months (if receiving salary in cash), or account statement of the last 3 months with bank confirmation. Student: Student card; school certification; application for leave Retired person: retirement decision; retirement card or retirement book; pension table planning; pension receipt book. Freelancer: Documents proving current job (images of factories, workshops, sales contracts, etc.). Housewife: registration of marriage; real estate ownership documents; and a savings book of at least 200 million VND.
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS FOR CHILDREN UNDER 18 YEARS OLD	The permission form is written and signed by the father and mother and certified by the ward police; Copy of passport or citizen identification card of father and mother (or other identification with photo); Birth certificate; Household book.

VALIDITY OF FRANCE VISA

French visa applications are processed within a minimum of 3–4 weeks.
A French short-term visa is valid for a maximum of 90 days; the specific duration is based on the trip schedule and decision of the French Consulate or Embassy.

WHERE YOU CAN APPLY YOUR VISA

From November 26, 2018, all French visa applications must be submitted through the France-Visas website. After completing the information on the France-Visas website, you will be directed to the website of the French Visa Application Center (TLScontact) to schedule an appointment and submit your application at the centers in two major cities, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.

Location

Address

Working hours

Ho Chi Minh City

Vincom Center, Floor 12A, 72 Le Thanh Ton and 45 Ly Tu Trong, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh city

Open Monday to Friday (exclude holidays)

8:00–16:00: Receiving applications at the center
8:00–16:30: Return results at the center

Hanoi

8th Floor, Pacific Place Building, No. 83B Ly Thuong Kiet, Tran Hung Dao Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi

TABLE OF FRANCE VISA FEES 2024

France Visa Fee Information and Visa Application Centers	Applicable subjects	EUR	VND
France visa fees	Adult	80	2.165.500
	Children from 6 to 12 years old	40	1.083.000
	Children under 6 years old	Free of charge	Free of charge
Fee paid to the TLScontact visa application center	ALL		923.000
Passport delivery service fee	ALL		110.000
Fee for using premium services at TLScontact	ALL		1.025.000
Application fee on weekends	ALL		1.025.000

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