Detailed process of how to apply for Schengen visa for independent travel to France in 2020

It is still difficult to apply for a Schengen visa when traveling to France independently. You need to prepare a lot of information and documents, as well as relevant certificates. The process is actually not complicated, but you can still save money if done properly. Let me share with you the detailed processing procedures and strategies.

Generally speaking, the success or failure of a visa depends entirely on the visa officer. Even if all the materials are prepared, passing is not guaranteed to be 100%. Everything we did was to convince the visa officer that we were going to visit the great places of other countries and then return home.

Applicant’s situation

1. Husband and wife (work

When my husband and I traveled independently for the first time, our passports were white and lacked materials. .

2. Married women (working)

Already have a record of transiting to France, but this time my husband is not going, so the materials prepared are similar to last time.

< p>3. Children

When traveling for the first time, the passport is white, but because the baby has to be a guardian, my visa will usually be approved.

4. Retirees

My mother has a European exit record, and my father-in-law only has a Thai visa, which is usually a Schengen visa. It is relatively easy to sign the European and American records, so they are trying to figure out whether their visas can be approved.

< p>Warm reminder: Whether to apply for an agent depends on your own situation. I didn’t apply for the first one because I was employed in a position. After all, Eva and the retiree have to submit various certification documents. , for fear of omissions.

The role of the agent is not to help you prepare the materials. Some of them will provide insurance and prepare "fake" air tickets and travel itineraries for you. , and finally make an appointment for you to sign and fill out the form. You only need to prepare the materials according to the list and send them to the embassy for signature. If it is the second time, you will have to go to the embassy to sign. Just sign online.

Material List

The following materials need to be put in an envelope in order and printed or copied on A4 paper. If you don’t understand, you can scroll down. There is a corresponding explanation.

01 Working People

French visa form in English

2-inch photo (in the past 6 months, color photo with white background and no hat). p>

Original passport

Two copies of passport

British travel itinerary

Air ticket order to and from China

Chinese and English 1 copy of work unit certificate

Company business license/organization code/public institution legal person certificate (with official seal)

The front copy of the dual-currency credit card must have my name ( Cover the code on the back to avoid theft

Six months of wages and bills

Other proof of income (stocks, funds, etc.)

Deposit certificate, deposit of more than 50,000 yuan.

Copies of everyone in my account book

Marriage certificate (copy of marriage certificate and divorce certificate)

Copy of the front and back of the ID card

Copies of property and car titles

Cross travel insurance policy

02 School age children

France visa form in English

2 3-inch photo (in the past 6 months, color photo with white background and no hat)

Original passport

Two copies of passport

British travel itinerary

Ticket orders to and from China

Original parent company’s financial guarantee

The original notary certificate has been certified by the Foreign Affairs Office (in Chinese and English, and the notarial certificate is accompanied by a photo of the child.

Notarized relatives certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Copies of birth certificates

Work certificates in Chinese and English from parents’ respective units

Six copies for each parent monthly salary.

Proof of parents’ fixed income

Copies of parents’ ID cards

Copies of parents’ real estate and car properties

Copies of my ID cards

Copies of all pages in my ledger.

Cross Travel Insurance Policy 03 Retirees

France Visa Form in English

2-inch photo (last 6 months, color photo with white background and no hat)

Original passport

Two copies of passport

British travel itinerary

Air ticket order to and from China

Retirement certificate Copy, the original should be brought when you submit your visa

Retirement salary card 6-month statement

Fixed income

Deposit certificate, deposit 50,000 yuan. Above

Physical examination report, over 70 years old, tertiary hospital

Children’s consent form

Copy of child’s ID card or passport

My Marriage certificate, divorce certificate, etc.

Copy of my ID card

Copy of real estate title

On cross travel

Required in English Fill it out. You can print it out manually or apply online. Because you can’t make any mistakes, you can wait until the materials are ready. At the same time, you must go at the appointed time and don’t be late.

If you are late and need to make a new appointment, you can make the appointment, sign, and fill out the form after all the materials are ready. Item 37 and the lower right corner of the last page need to be signed in Chinese. The address for booking and downloading forms: /do, and the English version can be generated with one click.

It is best to bring the name of the hotel where you are staying, including the time of departure and return, as well as the itinerary for each day. Remember two points: all itineraries must be self-consistent and logically correct; the itinerary must be reasonably arranged so that the visa officer can see that you are traveling.

I did the first trip by myself, and the second time I went to an agent. I was afraid that the agent would do something perfunctory, but it was approved later.

03 Chinese and English version of employment certificate

Warm reminder: Pay attention to the order of writing name, date and address in Chinese and English.

Reference model of employment certificate

04 certificate of deposit

If you don’t have 50,000 yuan, don’t enter it all at once in the near future. It is best to deposit in batches six months in advance before planning a trip. The more the better. If many people go to Renren's account, then you have to save money to prove your strength. it's time.

If you really can’t wait, just for insurance purposes, you can attach a piece of A4 paper to the back of the slip to write a statement of payment and withdrawal.

05 Original Parent Company Fund Guarantee

Warm reminder: Whoever provides the bank statement will sign. Provided by both parents and signed by both parties.

Fund Guarantee Reference Model

06 Notary Certificate Original notarial certificate certified by the Foreign Affairs Office (Chinese and English

Notarized by relatives certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

< p>This is my biggest headache, but everyone who is a minor going abroad needs to apply for this, which is what the Internet says to prove that your baby is your baby and your mother is your mother. If it is your wife who takes care of the child, you need to prove that the child is yours. It is a husband-wife relationship, and the husband needs to agree to the wife taking the children out. The couple needs to go to three places: the police station, the notary office, and the foreign office, especially this foreign office. I didn’t know what it was before.

First call the notary office to inquire about the working hours, prepare the materials in advance - go to the police station to copy the sidebar of the birth certificate - go to the notary office for notarization - go to the Foreign Affairs Office for certification. The total cost is about 1,000 yuan. If the visa is not approved, the money will be wasted.

Police station: Go to the police station where the child is registered, copy the sidebar of the birth certificate, and stamp it.

Notary Office: Go to the Donghu District Notary Office and find a notary to explain the requirements for the notarization. Translation. They have fee details and forms, and are friendly and smooth.

Address: 8th Floor, Zhitong Plaza, 307 Fuzhou Road, Donghu District, Nanchang City

Foreign Affairs Office of Jiangxi Province, Notarization of relatives certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is also here. Since there is no Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nanchang, it needs to be mailed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for certification.

Address: No. 157, Supu Road, Donghu District, Nanchang City

There is a small door next to it. You can bring materials directly for emergency processing.

Original and copy of 07 retirement certificate

Retirement certificate is a must, or you must have it. You can submit it if you don’t have one, but the passing rate will be greatly reduced. Because my mother has been retired for a long time and does not have this thing at all. She went back to her original employer to get the retirement certificate.

, you can also buy one and go to the original unit to apply for it.

08 Child Consent Form

Consent Form Sample

09 About Asset Certificate and Marriage Certificate

< p>It is best to provide proof that my property or car will not be hacked abroad. If you are hacked abroad, your house can be confiscated, hehe! The more you provide, the bigger the t will be

< p>In order to make the visa officer feel the same, you can write an English letter and attach it to inform the purpose of the trip. It is not necessary, but in order to increase the pass rate, you can try it.

12 Booking and signing.

France visa website: https://france-visas.gouv.fr/zh/web/france-visas

This method is much more convenient than before if you can understand it. , just follow the steps. But it is best to choose Guangzhou, Chengdu, Shanghai, Shenyang, Wuhan and the French Embassy in China.

The first time I went to Wuhan, I signed it the next day. , the second time, the intermediary went to Changsha, which is a place similar to the intermediary review. Although it is also formal, they have to be sent to Wuhan for review, so the time is much longer.

Arrive on time for your appointment. Don't be late, even for a second. Otherwise, you will need to make another appointment.

Tips: Print and copy all materials on A4 paper, and clip them in the order I wrote. Do not use staples.