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Official-source verified visa guidanceChecked 2026-09-18 · Applying from Saudi ArabiaOfficial 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 — adult
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Processing
Usually around 15 days
Allow extra time for the local appointment wait; special cases can take longer.
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Application
France-Visas + appointment
Complete France-Visas online, then book and attend the authorised VFS Global centre in Saudi Arabia.
BEFORE YOU APPLY

Appointment, payment, insurance & forms

Route-specific practical requirements
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Appointment
Required

Request the appointment through AEG Travel Services. France-Visas lists 10 AEG offices for appointment requests. The actual visa interview and biometrics are compulsory and take place only at the French Embassy in Islamabad.

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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 ↗ PDF form
ORIGIN & DESTINATION

Saudi Arabia → France at a glance

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COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE
SA
Saudi Arabia
ResidenceLegal
CapitalRiyadh
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CurrencySARSaudi riyal
StatusLegal residenceApplication origin
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DESTINATION
FR
France
Passport rank4th
CapitalParis
PopulationLoading…Latest available
CurrencyEUREuro
Passport rank4thHenley · 2026
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LIVE CURRENCY CONVERTERSAR ↔ EUR
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Fees & payment

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

Currency: The Schengen visa fee is set in EUR. Collection in SAR 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 and validate the official France-Visas application before requesting the appointment.
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AEG appointment requestRequest the appointment through an authorised AEG office. AEG also handles passport return.
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Embassy interview and biometricsAttend the French Embassy in Islamabad in person. Interview and biometrics are compulsory.
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Supporting-document fileBring the documents required by the France-Visas wizard, including originals and A4 copies in the requested order.
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Where to submit & appointment

Submission channel and appointment-day guidance

Submit the application in person at the authorised VFS Global centre selected during booking. Use the appointment confirmation as the final authority for the exact date and time.

  1. Passport and appointment confirmation
  2. Final France-Visas application/CERFA and receipt
  3. Proof of legal residence in Saudi Arabia
  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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📍 France Visa Application Centres in Saudi Arabia

Complete the France-Visas form first, then book and attend the authorised VFS Global appointment in Saudi Arabia.

France Visa Application Centre — Riyadh

Address:
Unified Visa Application Centre, 2nd Floor, 2591 Al Hada District, beside Courtyard Marriott Hotel, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Opening hours: Sunday–Thursday · 08:30–15:00
Passport collection: Sunday–Thursday · 09:00–17:00
Official VFS ↗Google Map ↗

France Visa Application Centre — Dammam

Address:
First Floor, Lulu Mall, 6929 Eighteenth-Al-Adhamah District, Dammam 32242-3544, Saudi Arabia
Opening hours: Sunday–Thursday · 08:30–15:00
Passport collection: Sunday–Thursday · 09:00–17:00
Official VFS ↗Google Map ↗

France Visa Application Centre — Jeddah

Address:
TasHeel Commercial Center, Ground Floor, Suwaid Bin Sakher Street, Al Mohammadiya District, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Opening hours: Sunday–Thursday · 09:00–16:00
Passport collection: Sunday–Thursday · 09:00–16:00
Official VFS ↗Google Map ↗
Before going to the centre
  • Print and take your France-Visas application form and receipt.
  • Take your passport / travel document and proof of lawful residence in Saudi Arabia.
  • Take the appointment confirmation and the supporting documents listed by France-Visas.
  • Take travel medical insurance and any originals specifically requested.
  • Biometrics are collected when required; follow the centre instructions for passport return.
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Official sourcesGovernment and authorised references used for this guide
France-Visas — where to submit ↗France-Visas FAQ — legal residence and jurisdiction ↗Applying for a Schengen visa ↗France visa applications in Saudi Arabia ↗