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Official-source verified visa guidanceChecked 2026-09-18 Β· Applying from United KingdomOfficial sources re-checked automatically on 29 Oct 2026
Visa required
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Visa route
Short-stay Schengen visa
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
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Main fee
EUR 90
Short-stay Schengen visa β€” adult
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Processing
Apply at least 15 days ahead
Processing and appointment wait vary; short-stay applicants should book at least 15 days before departure.
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Application
France-Visas + VFS Dhaka
Complete France-Visas, then book and attend VFS Global in Dhaka in person.
BEFORE YOU APPLY

Appointment, payment, insurance & forms

Route-specific practical requirements
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Appointment
Required

Book the appointment through VFS Global after completing France-Visas. France-Visas notes that the appointment is confirmed only after the applicant receives the payment email and completes the required appointment payment.

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Fee & payment
Official EUR fee + local collection rules

Pay the visa application fee through the official online application. Any local payment currency and optional service charges are shown by the official application or authorised provider for your country of legal residence.

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Travel insurance
Required for Schengen visa

Travel medical insurance must cover the intended Schengen stay, all Schengen states, emergency medical treatment and repatriation, with at least EUR 30,000 cover.

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Application form
Online + printable Schengen form

Complete the application on France-Visas and print the final application/CERFA and receipt. France-Visas also publishes official downloadable PDF forms.

Official form β†— PDF form
ORIGIN & DESTINATION

United Kingdom β†’ France at a glance

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COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE
GB
United Kingdom
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CapitalLondon
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DESTINATION
FR
France
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CapitalParis
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Fees & payment

Current published application fees
Short-stay Schengen visa β€” adultEUR 90
Child aged 6–12EUR 45

Currency: The Schengen visa fee is set in EUR. Collection in GBP and any authorised service-provider charge depend on the local France-Visas filing arrangement.

How to pay: Pay the visa application fee through the official online application. Any local payment currency and optional service charges are shown by the official application or authorised provider for your country of legal residence.

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Documents checklist

Prepare evidence relevant to your circumstances
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Valid passportIssued less than 10 years ago, with at least two blank pages, and normally valid for at least 3 months after the planned departure from the Schengen area.
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Visa application form and France-Visas receiptComplete the application through France-Visas and bring the required printed application/receipt as instructed.
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ICAO-compliant photographProvide a recent photo meeting the required visa photo standards.
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Travel medical insuranceInsurance must cover emergency medical care, hospitalisation and repatriation across the Schengen area; EU guidance states a minimum cover of EUR 30,000.
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Purpose of journeyDocuments supporting tourism, family/private visit, business or another declared purpose.
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Accommodation evidenceHotel bookings, host documentation or other evidence of where you will stay.
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Financial meansEvidence you can support yourself during the trip and cover travel costs.
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Proof you will returnEvidence of employment, studies, family, business, residence or other ties supporting your intention to leave the Schengen area.
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Proof of legal residenceIf applying outside your nationality country, provide evidence that you legally reside in the country where the application is lodged.
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Forms & additional requirements

Application and booking steps
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France-Visas online applicationComplete the online application on the official France-Visas portal.
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Short-stay Schengen / CERFA formBring the final form and France-Visas receipt as required by your filing location.
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Where to submit & appointment

Submission channel and appointment-day guidance

Submit the application in United Kingdom at the French consulate/embassy or certified service provider identified by France-Visas for your legal residence.

  1. Passport and appointment confirmation
  2. Final France-Visas application/CERFA and receipt
  3. Proof of legal residence in United Kingdom
  4. Supporting documents from the France-Visas checklist
  5. Travel medical insurance
  6. Biometrics if required
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After the appointment

Decision, passport and eVisa guidance

Track the application through France-Visas and/or the authorised application centre. You will be notified when the passport is ready for collection or return.

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πŸ“ France Visa Application Centre in Bangladesh

Complete France-Visas first, then book and attend VFS Global in Dhaka.

France visa application point β€” United Kingdom

Before going to the centre
  • Take the printed VFS appointment confirmation letter.
  • Take your passport / travel document.
  • Take the complete supporting-document file in the same order as the France-Visas checklist.
  • Take the visa processing fee in BDT and any applicable VFS service fee.
  • If the file is incomplete, you may need to reschedule after completing the documents.
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Official sourcesGovernment and authorised references used for this guide
France-Visas β€” where to submit β†—France-Visas FAQ β€” legal residence and jurisdiction β†—Applying for a Schengen visa β†—