How long does it take to apply for a French visa for personal travel? What important information is required?

French visa materials for personal travel are forwarded to the French embassy or consulate. If the visa application materials are complete, meet the requirements of the list, and do not require additional review, in principle, the consulate’s acceptance time is 24 hours ( one working day). Processing times vary depending on the quality of the visa materials, additional documents that may be required, or the nationality of the visa applicant.

The materials required to apply for a French tourist visa are as follows:

1. Schengen visa application supplementary question form;?

2. Short-term visa application form;?

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3. Two two-inch color photos with white background;?

4. A copy of the round-trip air ticket order;?

5. The original and copy of overseas medical insurance , Translation;?

6. Original passport, copy of passport (copies of the first five pages and the first and last pages of the passport and all previously obtained visa pages);?

7. Old Original and photocopy of passport (the first five pages and the first and last pages of the passport and photocopies of all previously obtained visa pages);?

8. Original, photocopy, and translation of ID card;?

< p>9. The original and photocopy of the household registration book (a copy of each page of the household registration book for all family members) and a translation;?

10. The original, photocopy and translation of the marriage certificate;?

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11. Original certificate of work unit (original certificate issued by the employer stating the name, position, monthly income and permission for the person to take leave for going to France. The employer’s address and contact information must be marked on the certificate, plus Stamped with the company seal, the title and name of the person in charge of issuing the certificate must also be written and signed; and it must be stated who will bear all expenses during the party's stay in France and the Schengen area; the company certificate must be signed by the company's management personnel.) , Translation (if the original is in Chinese, a French or English translation must be provided);?

12. Copy of business license, translation;?

13. Bank passbook or Copies of bank card incoming and outgoing statements for the past three months (if the applicant is under 18 years old or unemployed, provide a copy of the statements from his parents or spouse), translation;?

14. Salary for the past three months Slip, copy of pension or pension (if the applicant is under 18 years old or unemployed, provide a copy of the pay stub, pension or pension of his parents or spouse), translation;?

15. Copy of hotel order;?

16. Overall travel itinerary.

Extended information

Chinese citizens entering France or transiting to other Schengen countries (the boarding gate is in the Schengen area) must bring the following materials for inspection:

< p> Valid Schengen visa; valid proof of reception; original invitation letter and hotel order; proof of medical insurance (note: the insurance amount must reach 30,000 euros); return air ticket order (short-term visa holders must book return air tickets before entry) , long-term visa holders must provide relevant materials issued by the destination country to prove the purpose of the trip, such as work, study abroad or internship, etc. and the duration of stay); sufficient travel expenses and other visa application materials.

The French border police may re-examine the purpose of foreign travelers' travel based on the above materials before entering the country. If there is any doubt, they have the right to refuse entry.

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French Embassy in China - How long does it take to apply for a visa?

Baidu Encyclopedia - French Tourist Visa

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