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 Β· Applying from United KingdomOfficial sources re-checked automatically on 29 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 β 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 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.
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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Fees & payment
Current published application feesShort-stay Schengen visa β adultEUR 90
Child aged 6β12EUR 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 circumstancesβ
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 stepsβ
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 the application in United Kingdom at the French consulate/embassy or certified service provider identified by France-Visas for your legal residence.
- Passport and appointment confirmation
- Final France-Visas application/CERFA and receipt
- Proof of legal residence in United Kingdom
- Supporting documents from the France-Visas checklist
- Travel medical insurance
- Biometrics if required
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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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π 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.
France visa application point β United Kingdom
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