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Information about the required documents can be found on the website

Who can apply from Ireland?

Do you need a visa? 

Applicant must at least meet the following criteria in order to be eligible to submit a Schengen visa application:

1. holding a valid passport/travel document

2. holding a valid Ireland residence permit.

Visa Types

France offers several types of Schengen visas depending on the purpose of your visit:

• Short-stay visa: This type of visa is generally issued for tourism, business trips or family visits. It is also issued to persons entering to France to take part in short training programmes, internships, conferences and corporate meetings, or to engage in remunerated activities (whatever the form), not exceeding 90 days.

• Long-stay visa. For any stay in France exceeding 90 days, you are required to apply in advance for a long-stay vis. In this instance your nationality does not exempt you from requirements.

  • Stay for an extended period for tourist or personal reasons;

  • Carry out a professional activity;

  • Pursue education;

  • Join family members.

  In any of the above situations, you will be required to attach supporting documents specific to your situation to your application, and follow the respective procedures.

• Airport Transit Visa

Documents Required

The following documents must be gathered before your visit to the visa section :

1. Your valid passport + photocopies of the identity page, visas and stamped pages. The expiry date must be at least 3 months after the expiry date of the requested visa;

2. Your IRP (Irish Residence Permit) card + its photocopy

3. The application form, validated and submitted to the Visa Section online, printed, dated and signed, with a recent passport photograph, in accordance with the ISO/IEC (pdf) standard;

4. The list of supporting documents;

5. The supporting documents listed, assembled in the order of the list and checked off on the list;

6. The amount of the visa fee - payment by credit card or cash. Payments by cheque or by phone are not accepted.

🚨 The documents may vary depending on the purpose and applicant's details 🚨

Step-by-Step Guide to the Application Process

• Identify visa type (Choose the right visa for your trip).

• Begin your application (Get started with your visa application).

• Prepare Documents: Ensure all required documents are ready and properly organized.

Gather information on your situation

Seek information and check if you need a visa or not

This portal helps you gather the information you will need before submitting your visa application online.

The visa wizard will help you determine, depending on your situation, the visa requirements, as well as the visa fees and required supporting documents.

Set up my online application

Fill out the visa application form

To submit a visa application, you must provide at least the following :

• A travel document (original + copy) in good condition, issued less than 10 years ago, with at least two blank pages, which is valid for at least three months after the date on which you have planned to leave the Schengen Area, or in the event of a long stay, which is valid for at least three months on the date on which the requested visa expires. However, in the event of a duly proven emergency, this final requirement may be waived.

• 2 recent ID pictures in ISO/IEC format (pdf)

• The supporting documents (originals and copy) depending on your situation and your plan

Important : Documents in languages other than French or English may be required to be translated into French.

• Your application fees are due upon filing.

• If your home country is eligible, you must fill out the online application form. You will be guided through the whole process by on-screen explanations.

  • Before validating and printing out your application, you will be asked to create a personal account that includes your email address in order to save your partially- or fully-completed form. After this step, you will receive the list of required supporting documents and have the opportunity to book your appointment.

    • Tutorial : How to create your account

    • Tutorial : Completing your visa application online

Making an appointment

You should only make an appointment when you are certain that you possess all of the documents required ans that you have validated your application online. The making of an appointment can only be done by Internet, and there is no charge for making an appointment.

The booking system is updated every weekday at variable times with new appointments for one day the following week. Applicants are also encouraged to check the booking site frequently at different times of the day to see whether any new appointments become available due to cancellations. Once your appointment is approved correctly, you will receive confirmation by email.

Booking an appointment online is free of charge.

Submit Application

Visa applicants must come in person, by appointment (1 applicant per appointment) to submit their application at the consular services.

All visa applicants are required to present themselves in person at the time of application. The following biometrics are collected at this time: a photograph which you must provide, scanned at the time of application, and 10 fingerprints.

Children under 12 years of age are exempt from fingerprinting. The application must be presented by one of the child's parents or by the person with parental authority, but the child must be present at the time of filing. The child's ISO/IEC (pdf) up to date and recognisable photograph will then be scanned.

Track your application

You can follow the progress of your request from your France-Visas account, under "My requests".

Collecting your passport

Passport collection cannot be made in person anymore. Each applicant must bring an 9,50€-stamped envelope on the day of the application, it must bear your correct name and address.  Note that in case of rejection, the Embassy will not be in a position to return passports by post: the applicant will have to come in person to collect the passport.

Timeframe for appointments

You can apply for a visa up to 180 days before your departure date. We recommend that you apply at least 20 working days before your departure.

Once a complete application is submitted in person at the Embassy, the processing time of your file takes about 10 to 15 working days before the visa is issued, however delays can occur due to the process of further cross-checking, periods of high demand and also because of technical problems.

To avoid any inconvenience for yourself, we strongly recommend that you make an appointment well in advance of your proposed trip. Visa applications can be submitted for up to 6 months before the travel departure date. Applicants are advised to give themselves plenty of time in order to complete the process of appointment and secure the issuance of a visa, in order to avoid the disappointment of being unable to travel.

How to Book an Appointment

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