Short Stay Visa France

ABOUT

A Short Stay Visa is for tourist, business, or family visits. Also, it allows its holder to come and follow short training courses in France. Also, participate in internships or conferences, company meetings, or even carry out a remunerated activity (whatever the form). At the same time, the duration should not exceed 90 days.

Furthermore, once outside the "International Zone" at any airport, the use of this type of visa is to transit thru France if: 

  • You're waiting at a friend's house, hotel or for a connecting flight.
  • Or you must change airports to continue your journey.

"Schengen uniform" Short-Stay Visa is issued by one of the member countries of the Schengen area for transit or a stay in part of the Schengen area or its entirety.  Schengen Area member countries issue this visa for transit or stay in all or part of Schengen space.

The visa sticker affixed to the travel document mentions the territories authorized for the stay.

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible, you must be:

  • a traveller for tourism purposes.
  • visiting for business purposes.

Documents

This visa is for different visits, as stated above; thus, the documents requirements may vary, like for business purposes:

  • A request letter, invitation or summons from your correspondent in France. It should mention the purpose, activity, the purpose, conference, seminar, the duration, and location of the meeting.
  • In the absence of this, admission tickets to trade shows or conferences are a commitment from the inviting company or organization. This commitment is to cover all of the visitor's expenses during their stay.

Note that you may need to provide particular supporting documents besides the necessary documentation for Short-Stay Visa.

Process

Depending on your destination, immigration authorities will give you this visa. It will be valid for either the French non-European area or Schengen territory. It will enable you to visit France for a while that cannot exceed 90 days.

When to Apply
You should apply a month before you want to move to France.

Visa Processing Time
If you are applying from overseas territories, your visa will be processed in a week. However, it can also take up to a month.

How to Apply
You may apply online, provide the necessary documents and pay the fee. You can also go with a consultant to avoid any trouble.

Duration & Fees

Duration
The visa allows you to stay in France for 90 days. You should be careful about this deadline and try not to stay in the country.

Fees
The Short-Stay Visa costs from 80 Euros onward.

EXTENSION

The extension of this visa can be complex in normal circumstances. However, you can apply for it if the circumstance after your entrance into France demands so.

HIGHLIGHTS

Business
The visa can be used for conducting business in France.

Transit
You may travel through France if you have this visa.

Dependents
Family visits are also provided under this visa.

Residence
It does not lead to permanent residency.

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