The detailed process of applying for a French visa, and how long should it be in advance?

Applicants can submit their visa application at least 9 days in advance (based on the planned date of arrival in Schengen). It is recommended to arrange the application as soon as possible.

visa process

TLScontact is a new visa process established by the French Consulate General in China to facilitate visa application. Tourist visa applications need to be signed through TLScontact:

1. Online registration: .tlscontact.com/cn2fr

2. Prepare visa application materials

3. Make an online appointment and print an appointment notice

4. Come to TLScontact. Appointment telephone number: 86

(1) 6413 18785.

5. Pay the visa fee and visa service fee

6. Submit the materials

7. Inquire about the application process

8. Get the passport

Visa fee (subject to the actual payment of the visa center)

Visa type

Airport transit visa: 6, euros, 58.RMB

Transit visa. 1-9 days: 6, euros, 58.RMB

Going to France to marry a French citizen: 6, euros, 58.RMB

Long-term visa, more than 9 days: 99, euros, 839. RMB

Long-term student visa for more than 9 days (not evaluated by the French Higher Education Agency): 839. RMB

Long-term student visa for more than 9 days (assessed by the French Higher Education Agency): 5, euros, 424.RMB

French overseas province visa (DROM), 1-9 days: 6, euros, 58.RMB

French overseas territory visa (CTT) 76.RMB

transit visa 1-5 days+French overseas province visa (DROM): 12, euros, 116.RMB

transit visa 1-5 days+French overseas territory visa, French overseas territory group visa (CTOM):69, euros, 584.RMB

Schengen visa within 9 days+French overseas province visa (DROM):12, euros, 116. RMB

Schengen visa within 9 days+French overseas territory visa, French overseas territory group visa (CTOM): 69, euros, 584. RMB

visa service fee < This fee is set together with the French Embassy in China, including booking, material review, information consultation, application form entry and other services during visa application.

entry instructions

1. You must hold a valid passport and obtain a valid entry/transit visa.

2. Complete the health and vaccination book for inspection by the epidemic prevention department (generally not checked).

3. Abide by the relevant customs regulations, especially do not bring contraband into the customs.

4. Before entering the country, you should fill in the entry registration card carefully and consciously accept the routine inspection by the border inspectors.

immigration officers

are generally carried out by two types of public servants.

1. Border police: mainly aimed at checking identity documents. (check the documents at the cabin entrance or at the airport entry)

2. Customs inspection: mainly aimed at the inspection of the articles carried by transit passengers.

transit articles stipulate that

after luggage is picked up, it is routinely checked by the customs. Generally, each person entering France can carry 2 cigarettes and 2 bottles of wine with him, and the cash is within 7622 euros. If it exceeds the limit, you should declare it to the customs voluntarily, otherwise you will be punished by customs regulations.

Note

1. In recent years, due to various reasons, the French side has relatively strict entry inspection for Chinese mainland citizens. If you encounter infringement or unfair treatment, you can contact the French Embassy and Consulate in France.

2. The power of customs inspection is relatively large, and the parties can be searched directly.

Time difference

French time is now 6 hours behind China (daylight saving time). It should be noted that Europe doesn't use the same timing method for 365 days a year as China does. In Europe, daylight saving time is implemented, and it is set one hour earlier in late spring and one hour later in late autumn. Usually from March to September, the time difference is 6 hours, and the other time is 7 hours.

Currency

Euro currency exchange: 1 Euro = 7.7785 RMB (subject to the actual exchange rate)

In hotels, banks and some shops in France, major credit cards and traveler's checks can be used. As long as you have a personal password, you can use a credit card to withdraw money from the ATM. ATMs are distributed in major shopping centers and shopping centers on the edge of urban areas, and most of them operate 24 hours a day.

power

French power supply is 27V/22V, 5Hz plug: it is divided into two round holes and three round holes. You'd better prepare a universal plug when you travel to France.