If you’re just visiting France for leisure travel, a student convention, or a short getaway, you will have to secure a visa for such an errand. Several countries would not need to secure a tourist visa to visit France. If you are an EU or EEA Citizen, or Switzerland, you do not need to secure a visa. However, if you are a third-country national, you may need to secure a French Short-Stay Visa. The following documents may be required of you when getting this type of visa:

• Fully accomplished online Application Form in your registered account on this website.
• (2) Two pieces of identical photographs that are no older than three months and taken with consideration to the ICAO Standards.
• Passport that contains at least two blank pages and is not more than 10 years old. Validity of the passport should be 6 months after the date of exit from France or Schengen territory.
• Bring copies of your previous visa are available.
• Health Insurance confirmation from your provider assuring your coverage of at least EUR30,000 throughout the Schengen territory
• Proof of payment for the visa application fee
• Any documents that may support your application such as, but are not limited to, hotel reservation, round trip ticket reservation, proof of income, or bank statements.

To Apply:

1. Gather all your relevant documents
2. Register and fill out the application form through this website
3. Book an appointment to submit your documents. Instructions for booking an appointment may depend on your country of origin, you may get the details from this link.
4. Track your application status in their online portal that can be found in this link.