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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
France-Visas instructs Nepal applicants to make the VFS appointment at least 15 days before departure.
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Application
India in France-Visas + VFS Kathmandu
Select India as the submission country online, then attend VFS Global in Kathmandu; the file is processed in New Delhi.
BEFORE YOU APPLY

Appointment, payment, insurance & forms

Route-specific practical requirements
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Appointment
Required

Book VFS Global Kathmandu at least 15 days before departure. France-Visas Nepal currently lists France application reception on Tuesday and Friday from 09:00 to 13:00; always follow the actual appointment confirmation if the centre schedule changes.

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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.

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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

Nepal β†’ France at a glance

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COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE
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Nepal
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CapitalKathmandu
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DESTINATION
FR
France
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CapitalParis
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CurrencyEUREuro
Passport rank4thHenley Β· 2026
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Fees & payment

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

Currency: The standard Schengen short-stay fee is set in EUR. Local collection currency and any service-centre fee depend on the country where you submit.

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
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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 at VFS Global Kathmandu, 4th Floor, LS Building, Thapathali 11, Kathmandu, Nepal. The file is processed under the authority of the French Embassy in New Delhi.

  1. Bring your passport and appointment confirmation.
  2. Bring the final France-Visas application/CERFA and receipt as instructed.
  3. Bring the supporting documents required by your visa assistant checklist.
  4. Provide fingerprints when required; previous Schengen biometrics may sometimes be reusable within the applicable period.
  5. Bring proof of legal residence if applying outside your nationality country.
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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 Nepal

Complete France-Visas using India as the submission country, then book and attend VFS Global in Kathmandu.

VFS Global France Visa Centre β€” Kathmandu

Address:
4th Floor, LS Building, Thapathali 11, Kathmandu, Nepal
Opening hours: France-Visas Nepal lists Tuesday & Friday Β· 09:00–13:00
Passport collection: Check the current VFS appointment/collection instructions; the broader VFS network page lists weekday collection windows.
In France-Visas, select India as the country where the application is submitted. The file is processed by the French Embassy in New Delhi.
Official VFS β†—Google Map β†—
Before going to the centre
  • Take your printed France-Visas application form and receipt.
  • Take your passport / travel document.
  • Take your VFS appointment confirmation.
  • Take the supporting documents required by the France-Visas checklist.
  • Allow at least 15 days before departure for the appointment/submission process.
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Official sourcesGovernment and authorised references used for this guide
Applying for a France visa in Nepal β†—France visa network in India / Nepal β€” Kathmandu centre β†—France visa application β€” India/Nepal network β†—