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About short visa 
A short stay visa is issued as a Schengen visa, permitting entry into 15 European countries termed "Schengen territory". It entitles you to stay for a period ranging from 5 to 90 days in these countries. It is a single or multiple entry visa which means that you may re-enter and leave the French territory without having to apply again for a visa subject to the duration of your stay not exceeding the validity period of the visa. If your visa is for thirty days, you can thus use this facility over a period of three months. If it is for 90 days, you may use it over a period of 6 months.
In the short stay visa category, there is a special visa called circulation visa. This visa is valid from one to three years and entitles its holder to make several trips to France and to the Schengen zone for a maximum stay of 90 days per period of 6 months, renewable depending on the validity period of the visa. This type of visa is issued to people who make frequent trips to France. (minimum twice a year)
What is a Schengen visa ?
The short stay visa is a Schengen visa that entitles you to enter and travel in the following countries: Germany, Austria, Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Holland, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway.
If you are planning a trip to Europe and are likely to visit several countries in Europe in the Schengen zone, you must submit your visa application in the Embassy or Consulate of the country in which you intend to stay the longest. In case of ambiguity on the period of stay in several countries, your visa will be issued by the Embassy or the Consulate of the country where you would be entering first.
Prior appointment with Attache for Scientific Cooperation for individuals going on a scientific mission and
Ms. Alliot (Cultural and Artistic Attache) at the cultural section
Tel: (91) (11) 3041 00 00, for persons going on a cultural mission is requested.
- Do you need a visa? Consult the website of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs
You are a tourist
You can apply for a visa of 5 to 90 days depending upon the duration of your stay in France or in Schengen countries.
You need to produce the following documents:
Hotel reservation
Medical insurance : hospitalisation and repatriation cover of a minimum amount of 30 000 Euros (Thirty thousand Euros),and valid for at least 30 days, taken in India to cover likely medical and repatriation costs incurred in France
Proof of transport means for a round trip (reservation slip)
Evidence of funds for your stay in France. This could be a photocopy of your credit card, salary slip, bank statement etc…
If you are applying for a visa of any country in the Schengen zone for the first time, you will be required to enclose a copy of your air ticket along with the application .
Waiting period: The passports can be collected between three to five days from the date of submission between 4-5 pm . However due to numerous visa requests that are received in the summer months, the issue of visas could be accordingly delayed. It is thus strongly advised to place the request for visa sufficiently in advance.
You are invited in France by your family or your friends
You may apply for a visa of 5 to 90 days depending on the duration of your stay in France.
For a visa of 5 to 90 days you need to produce the following documents
A sponsoring certificate( “Attestation d’acceuil”) , to be applied for by your family or your friends from the municipal corporation of their place of domicile
A medical insurance : hospitalisation and repatriation cover of a minimum amount of 30 000 Euros (Thirty thousand Euros), taken in India to cover likely medical and repatriation costs incurred in France
Reservation slip ( a round trip ticket) evidence of funds for your stay in France. This could be a photocopy of your credit card, salary certificate, etc…
Waiting period: The passports will be delivered within three to five days from the date of submission to V.F.S. but it is advisable to place the request for visa, one week in advance.
If you are a frequent traveller between India and France for your business. You can be issued a Schengen circulation visa, valid from one to three years. This short stay visa entitles you to stay in the French territory or in the countries of the Schengen zone up to 90 days maximum per period of six months, renewable, based on the validity period of the visa. This visa will be issued on presentation of the invitation letter from the French company with whom you have a business dealing.
Where to apply ?
Depending upon your place of residence, visas are issued in New Delhi, Mumbai, Pondicherry
You must apply through one of the VFS centers. For information please see www.vfs-france.co.in.
In New Delhi
Jurisdiction: Residents of the states in North India, Union territories of Chandigarh, Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar islands, Kingdom of Bhutan
The visa section of the Embassy of France is located at:
2/50-E Shantipath, Chankyapuri
New Delhi 110021
Tel: (11) 24 19 61 00
Fax: (11) 24 19 61 19
The visa timings for the public are as follows:
Visa applications are received only in the morning from 10.00 am to 11.00 am
Passports can be collected in the afternoon ( 4-5 pm ) of the day following submission of application
In Mumbai
Jurisdiction: Residents of the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Goa, Karnataka
The Consulate General of France will accept visa applications only through VFS. Appointments should be made through VFS Bombay, Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm. The VFS office in Mumbai is located at:
VFS
Stadium House,
Block N° 3,
Veer Nariman Road,
Churchgate,
Mumbai 400 020
Telephone: 0091 22 66 31 40 00
Website: www.vfs-france.co.in
Visa applications will be submitted by the applicants or their agents at the VFS Office on the said day and time.
Visa applicants might be called for a personal interview at the Consulate General of France (Monday to Friday between 10am and 11am).
Passport collection will be two working days after submission at VFS Churchgate office between 5pm and 6pm
The Consulate General of France in Bombay is located at:
Hoechst House, 7th Floor, Nariman Point (next to N.C.P.A.)
Mumbai –400021
Tel : (022) 56 69 40 00
Fax : (022) 56 69 40 66
Email : mail@consulfrance-bombay.org
Website : http://bombay.ambafrance-in.org/
The Consulate Offices are open Monday to Friday. (Morning 9.00 am to 12.30 pm) (Afternoon by appointment only)
In Pondicherry
Jurisdiction: Residents of the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, Union Territory of Pondicherry (Pondicherry, Karikal, Mahe and Yanaon), the Lakshwadeep islands
The Visa section of the Consulate Gneeral of France in Pondichery and Chennai is located at:
2, rue de la Marine
PONDICHERRY 605001
Tel: (0413) 23 34 174 / 23 34 058
Fax: (0413) 23 35 594
Email: visas@consulfrance-pondichery.org
Website : http://pondichery.ambafrance-in.org/
The visa timings for the public are as follows:
Applications are received only in the morning Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: from 8 am to 11 am Thursday and Friday: from 8 am to 10 am
Passports can be collected in the afternoon Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: at 5 pm Thursday and Friday: at 12 noon
How to obtain the visa application form
Download the short stay visa application form :
You can also obtain the application form at the Visa Sections of the Embassy of France in New Delhi and the Consulates in Mumbai and Pondicherry.
These forms are also available with IATA approved travel agencies.
