Appointment
Required
Book through the VFS India process after completing France-Visas. Appointment waiting times vary by location and season.
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Visa required
Official-source verified visa guidanceChecked 2026-09-18 · Applying from Official sources re-checked automatically on 28 Oct 2026
Visa route
Short-stay Schengen visa
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Main fee
EUR 90
Short-stay Schengen visa — adult
Processing
Submit at least 5 days ahead
For Indian-passport applicants born in India, France-Visas says submit at least 5 days before departure; appointment waits vary.
Application
France-Visas + VFS India
Complete France-Visas, then book and attend the VFS centre selected in India.
BEFORE YOU APPLY
Route-specific practical requirements
Appointment, payment, insurance & forms
Fee & payment
Official EUR fee + local collection rules
Pay the official visa fee and any authorised service-provider charge using the method specified for your country of legal residence.
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.
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.
ORIGIN & DESTINATION
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India → France at a glance
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COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE
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IndiaResidenceLegal
CapitalNew Delhi
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DESTINATION
FR
FrancePassport rank4th
CapitalParis
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CurrencyEUREuro
Passport rank4thHenley · 2026
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LIVE CURRENCY CONVERTERINR ↔ EUR
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Fees & payment
Current published application feesShort-stay Schengen visa — adultEUR 90
Child aged 6–12EUR 45
Currency: Visa fees are set in EUR but collected in Indian Rupees (INR) at the French administration's current chancellery rate. VFS service fees are separate and paid in local currency.
How to pay: Pay the official visa fee and any authorised service-provider charge using the method specified for your country of legal residence.
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Documents checklist
Prepare evidence relevant to your circumstances✓
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→
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 guidanceSubmit in person at the VFS Global centre selected during booking. France-Visas currently lists a broad network across major Indian cities.
- Bring your passport and appointment confirmation.
- Bring the final France-Visas application/CERFA and receipt as instructed.
- Bring the supporting documents required by your visa assistant checklist.
- Provide fingerprints when required; previous Schengen biometrics may sometimes be reusable within the applicable period.
- Bring proof of legal residence if applying outside your nationality country.
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After the appointment
Decision, passport and eVisa guidanceTrack 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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📍 France Visa Application Centres in India
Complete France-Visas first, then book the VFS Global centre offered for your location. India has a wider network than the five major centres shown here.
VFS Global France Visa Centre — Delhi
VFS Global France Visa Centre — Mumbai
VFS Global France Visa Centre — Chennai
VFS Global France Visa Centre — Kolkata
VFS Global France Visa Centre — Bengaluru
Before going to the centre
- Take your printed France-Visas application form and VFS appointment confirmation.
- Take your Indian passport / travel document.
- Take the supporting documents in the order shown by the France-Visas checklist.
- Take the visa fee in INR as instructed and any applicable VFS service fee.
- Check the official France-Visas/VFS centre page before travelling because local schedules can change.
Official sourcesGovernment and authorised references used for this guide