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Firstly, it is necessary to complete the form on this website

Information about the required documents can be found on the website

The status of the application can be tracked at the link

Who Can Apply from the UAE?

Do you need a visa? 

The applicant must be a resident of the UAE. You can apply for a Schengen visa from any city that has a VFS visa center. Where your Emirates ID was issued doesn't matter.

Types of Schengen Visas for France

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

French Visa Requirements

To apply for a Schengen visa to France, you’ll need the following documents:

Pre-requisites

• A travel document, issued less than 10 years ago, containing at least two blank pages, with a period of validity at least 3 months longer than the date on which you intend to leave the Schengen Area or, in the case of a long stay, at least three months longer than the expiry date of the visa requested. Be sure to transmit (scan) ALL PAGES of your travel document containing visas, entry and exit stamps or any other inscription.

• ID photograph.

• If you are not a British National: proof that you are legally resident in the UK : Biometric residence permit AND a printed copy of your current immigration status displaying your photo as well as a printed copy of the share code (documents printed from your UKVI account).

• If you have an official travel document, a note verbale is required.

Purpose of travel/stay

• Proof of travel. A confirmed return ticket to France (plane, ferry, bus, etc…).

• Reservation confirmation of an organised trip or any other document describing the planned programme.

Socio-professional situation

• Employee : recent signed official letter from your employer, and/or payslips for the last three months. Self-employed : Recent letter from your accountant, banker or solicitor, specifying your professional independent activity or the ownership of a company in the UK + Letter from the British financial authorities. Students : recent signed official letter from your school or University in the UK.

  • CF informations locales / CF local information.

Funds

• Last 3 months worth of bank statements (UK current account) showing your full name and address, and proving that you have enough funds for the whole duration of the trip, or traveller's cheques presenting the same guarantees. If you are financially sponsored by your spouse/partner : marriage certificate and bank statements of your spouse/partner.

Accommodation

• Hotel booking or rental agreement, showing your full name as well as dates and address of stay, or “Attestation d'accueil” issued by the local town hall of your host's place of residence in France, or booking confirmation from a travel agency.

Travel health insurance

• Travel health insurance certificate covering all members States of the Schengen area. Minimum coverage of medical costs: at least 30 000 €

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

Step-by-Step Guide to Applying for a French Visa

1. Your French visa application begins on the French Government website. There, you need to fill in all necessary information about your trip.

2. Next, you will need to replicate the same process on the French Visa Centre London (TLS Contact) website. It involves providing the same information as above.

3. Prepare Your Documents: Gather all required paperwork in advance.

4. Book an Appointment: Schedule a time to submit your documents and biometrics.

5. Submit Your Application: Attend your appointment, submit documents, and provide biometrics.

6. Pay the Fee: Fees vary based on visa type and processing times.

7. Track Your French Visa Application. Post-appointment, you can track your visa application online. This tracking allows you to stay updated on whether your application is still under process, has been approved, or rejected. The standard processing time is up to 15 working days.

8. Collect Your French Visa. After approval, you'll receive a notification to collect your visa from the TLS Contact.

Step-by-Step Guide to the Application Process

⚠️ Please note that since 2019, the Consulate General of France in Dubai no longer has a visa section. All the visas are handled exclusively in the Consular section in Abu Dhabi.

However, the travelers can submit their visa application at any of the VFS center in Dubai or Abu Dhabi regardless of where the applicants live.

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

Before booking an appointment, you are kindly invited to:

Visit the official website FRANCE-VISAS.

First click on “1. Do you need a visa?” and, if you need it, get an indicative list of supporting documents and the amount of the visa fees to be paid.

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

On the FRANCE-VISAS website:

• Сlick on “2. Start your visa application”

• Create an account

• Answer the questions online (your visa application form will be automatically filled in and available for printing)

At the end of the visa application form filling process, a list of supporting documents and the amount of visa fees will be displayed;

• Then you are invited to click on the France-Visas page to get the necessary information regarding appointments.

3. Book an Appointment: Once you have filled your visa application form, you need to book an appointment to have your fingerprints and photo taken at a Visa Application Centre. This is known as ‘biometric information’. Once you’ve booked your appointment, you’ll receive an appointment confirmation email along with the letter of appointment. If you are part of a family or group, you’ll have to book individual appointments for each member of the family or group.

4. Submit Application: Attend the appointment at the visa center, submit your documents, and provide biometrics.

5. Pay the Fees: Visa application fees can vary based on visa type and processing times.

6. Wait for Processing: Visa processing generally takes 15 working days but may take longer during peak seasons.

7. Track your application (Stay informed about the progress of your application)

8. Collect your documents (Receive your documents from the Visa Application Centre)

Processing Time

The processing time for visa applications take approximately 15 working days for a short stay and up to 2 months for a long stay. In some cases the processing time may take longer.

How to Book an Appointment

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