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Due to maintenance, the France-Visas portal will be unavailable on Wednesday, October 21, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (French time - GMT+2).

Apply for a visa for your next stay in France

Your visa for France

Apply for a visa

Assess your situation with France-Visas online support

Check my situation

Getting your visa for France

To obtain a visa via France-Visas, you need to follow five steps to complete the process.

The 5 steps

I ask about my situation

Check if a visa is required for your project.
I am completing my online application

For this process, you will have to provide different supporting documents.
I'm making my appointment

Anticipate the time required to obtain an appointment and to process your application, taking into account the expected start date of your trip.
I am filing my file

At the appointment, present your complete file (CERFA and receipt).
I follow my application and get my visa back

Follow the progress of your application until receipt of your passport.

Step by step approach

What is the reason for your stay in France ?

Tourism

You want to make a tourist visit, without exercising any professional activity.

Studies

You want to study in France or train as part of your curriculum.

Business

You want to stay as part of your professional activity.

Family

You want to visit your family without settling down.

Where to submit your visa application ?

Access all the information necessary for the filing of your file : appointments, details on special cases, rates and accepted means of payment, as well as contact details for any question relating to your situation.

Make an appointment

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Digitization

The France-Visas application offers students the opportunity to submit digital copies of all the supporting documents requested as soon as their visa application is entered online.