France Schengen Visa Checklist

France Tourist Visa Checklist

Documents Description
Original Passport With at least 2 blank pages valid for at least three months after the trip, issued in last 10 years
Copy of Passport Pages
  • Clear photocopy of passport first and last page
  • All pages of your travel document containing visas, entry and exit stamps
Photograph 35mm x 45mm, with about 80% of your head and the top of your shoulders covering the photo, white background, taken in the last 6 months, teeth should not be visible, ears should be visible
Application form Put your signature and carry it on the day of appointment
Appointment slip This needs be carried on the day of appointment
Flight tickets Confirmed roundtrip ticket. Also includes, Reservations for internal transfer within Schengen states (flight, train itinerary or car rental)
Hotel Tickets Hotel bookings for complete stay in Schengen
Cover Letter Mentioning the purpose of the trip and itinerary Download Template
Travel Insurance Travel insurance covering not less than 30,000 Euros
Bank statement Bank statements last 3 months, available balance should be at least 50-150 Euros per person per day of the trip. Advisable to transfer the money to maintain the balance 15 days before the appointment. Does not need to be signed by the bank
ITR Copy of income tax return + ITR V acknowledgment of last 02 financial year if available
Sponsor Bank Statement and ITR If trip sponsored by someone else, copy of bank statements last 3 months and copy of income tax return + ITR V acknowledgment for previous financial year (signed by bank)
Sponsorship Letter If sponsored, letter from sponsor stating the amount, relationship and source of funds Download Template
Proof of occupation (If employed) Last 3 months salary slips, Employment contract, NOC from the employer and form 16 Download NOC Template
Proof of occupation (If self employed) GST certificate, Company registration proof, Company bank statement and company ITR
Proof of occupation (If Retired)
  • Proof of Retirement
  • Proof of regular income generated by ownership of property or business
Marital status
  • If married, Marriage certificate
  • If divorced, Divorce papers
  • If single, Nothing required
Minor documents Birth certificate, marksheet, consent letter from parents if minor is travelling alone or with only one parent

France Business Visa Checklist

Document Description
Original Passport With at least 2 blank pages valid for at least three months after the trip, issued in last 10 years
Copy of Passport Pages
  • Clear photocopy of passport first and last page
  • All pages of your travel document containing visas, entry and exit stamps
Passport size photo 35*45mm, 80% face coverage, white background, taken in the last 6 months, teeth should not be visible, ears should be visible
Visa application form Put your signature and carry it on the day of appointment
Appointment letter This needs be carried on the day of appointment
Flight ticket Confirmed roundtrip ticket. Also includes, Reservations for internal transfer within Schengen states (flight, train itinerary or car rental)
Hotel booking Hotel bookings for complete stay in Schengen
Proof of occupation (If employed) Last 3 months salary slips, Employment contract, NOC from the employer and form 16 Download NOC Template
Proof of occupation (If self employed) GST certificate, Company registration proof, Company bank statement and company ITR
Bank statement Recommended ~120 Euros per day of the trip. Should not be more than 4 days old on appointment day
IT return
  • Copy of personal income tax return + ITR V acknowledgment of last 02 financial year if available
  • If self employed, income tax return + ITR V acknowledgment of last 02 financial year if available
Travel insurance Minimum coverage of 30,000 Euros
Invitation letter
  • If applicable. With contact details of the host and address
  • Invitation letter from the French company
Download Template
Company Cover letter Introduction letter by Indian company on a company letterhead mentioning purpose of visit and relationship between the Indian and French company Download Template
Applicant Cover letter Cover letter by the applicant mentioning purpose of visit and other details of the trip Download Template
Company Sponsorship Letter (from Indian employer) If the trip is sponsored by the Indian company please mention the details too Download Template

Additional Information Required

Info Details
Are you visiting any other Schengen countries during your stay? Check list of Schengen countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.
What is your first country of entry? Check list of Schengen countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.
Have you been issued Schengen visa in the past 5 years? If yes, mention last visa start date and end date
Have your digital fingerprints previously been taken in connection with a previous application for a Schengen visa? If yes, mentioned Date of taking fingerprints and Visa number of last visa
What is your marital status? Pick one: Single, Married, Divorced, Widowed, Unmarried Partner, Separated
How long are you planning to stay in Schengen area? No. of days
What is your employment status?
  • If Student, mention: name of the Institution, Institute address, Institute address and Institute email
  • If Employed, mention: Name of the employer/Organization, Job title, Employer/Organization address, Employer/Organization email
  • If Unemployed, mention last job role and last date of working
  • If Self Employed, mention: Job Title
  • If Retired, mention: Date of retirement
  • If Other, mention details on the other employment status
Will someone else will be paying towards the cost of your trip? If yes, mention if it will be paid by
  1. Friend/family
  2. Employer
  3. Any other company
Also mention: Name of the person/org who will fund, relationship of the person/org who will fund, how much money they will be paying
Note: This checklist is provided for informational purposes only. Requirements may change, so it's recommended to verify the current requirements with the French embassy or consulate in your country before applying.