Passport Scan

Please upload colour scan copy of the first and last page of your current passport which contains the photograph and the personal particular details. Passport must be valid for 6 months beyond the last intended date of departure from this country.

Original Passport

Original Passport ( With Validity of more than 6 months with Minimum 3 Blank Pages)

Photo

Please upload one coloured recent scan Photo.

Basic Requirements

COVERING LETTER

Covering Letter from applicant on business letter head stating his name, designation, purpose and duration of visit duly signed by authorized signatory and addressed to the Embassy.

Proof of Occupation
Self –Employed
a) Company Registration Certificate / Certificate of Incorporation
b) Articles of Memorandum (Incase the applicant is MD/Director)
c) Proof of Proprietorship / Partnership (In case applicant is Proprietor / Partner in a firm)
d) Import / Export License (if applicable)

 Employed
a) Proof of employment like Salary Slip or Appointment Letter and NOC from Employer
 

Student
a) Leave Sanction Letter from school and School ID copy.
b) Parents have to provide ITR, Bank statement and NOC letter.

If applicant is a minor or travelling with anyone:
a) Birth Certificate (original and A4 sized copy)
b) Letter of School confirming current school admission and sanctioned leave of absence (original, no copy)
c) Consent Letter from both parents regarding child’s travel (original, no copy)
d) A4 sized copy of Parents’ Passports
 

Proof of Accommodation: Hotel confirmation

Airline Reservation: Ticket Itinerary

Travel Insurance: Overseas Medical Insurance for the stay duration amounting to 30,000 Euros to be submitted in original along with the photocopy

Letters addressed to the Embassy/Consulate

Letters addressed to the Embassy, for example : Request letter, Covering Letter or Invitation Letter etc.

Proof of Occupation

Proof of Occupation in the resident country is to be provided, for example : 
Self –Employed

•   Company Registration Certificate / Certificate of Incorporation
•   Articles of Memorandum (Incase the applicant is MD/Director)
•   Proof of Proprietorship / Partnership (In case applicant is Proprietor / Partner in a firm)
•   GST Certificate

 Employed

•  Proof of employment like Salary Slip or Appointment Letter and NOC from Employer.

Student

• School ID copy.
• Leave Sanction Letter from school or School diary mentioning school holidays.

Documents required for France Visa:

• Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and minimum 3 blank pages + all old passports if any;
• Visa Application form;
• 2 Passport size 35X45mm Photographs with white background and face coverage 70-80%
• Personal Covering letter (For Employed - Plain paper/ For Self-Employed – Company Letterhead);
• Original updated Bank Statement with stamp & sign by bank (last 6 months);
• Income Tax Returns/Form 16 for last 3 years;
• Confirmed return flight tickets;
• Hotel reservation;
• Travel Insurance (minimum coverage of EUR 30000).
• Supporting France Visa documents as per your occupation, type of visit:
• 1. If Employed:
• Employment Contract 
• Original Leave sanctioned certificate with company seal and signature;
• Last 3 months salary slip.
• 2. If Self Employed:
• Business Registration License / MOA / Partnership deed;
• Company’s updated bank statement of last 6 months;
• Company’s IT returns for last 3 years.
• 3. If Retired:
• Proof of retirement like pension book, statement etc.
• 4. If Student
• School / College / Institute ID Card;
• Bonafide certificate.
• 5. If Visiting friend or relative
• “Attestation d’accueil” from the Inviter;
• Inviter’s ID proof like Passport or Resident Permit;
• Address proof like any Electricity bill, any Utility bill etc.

Kindly note: The Govt is very strict on the photograph requirement; please ensure that your photos are as per the specifications.