EuropeVisa RequiredUpdated 2026-10-22

France Visa

Schengen Short-Stay Tourist Visa

Key Facts

Fee

from ¥1,480

Processing

5–15 working days (up to 20 in peak)

Validity

usually 3 months–5 years (case-by-case)

Stay

90 days per 180-day period

Entries

Single or multiple entry

France Visa Documents · At a GlanceChecklist

Bottom line: for a France visa the core is passport + photo + application form + financial proof + employment/identity proof — the rest is situational.

① PassportValid 6+ months, ≥2 blank pages

② Passport photo ×2Taken within 6 months, 35×45mm

③ Application formComplete online, print & sign

④ ID / household registerBoth sides + full copy

⑤ Financial proof6-month bank statements, ≥RMB 30–50k balance

⑥ Employment/identity proofEmployment certificate + business licence

By your status

Employed: + business licence, 6-month salary statements

Freelancer: + asset proof, income source statement

Student: + enrolment certificate, birth certificate (minors)

Retired: + pension certificate, pension statements

Itinerary & insurance (most countries)

Round-trip flight reservation (refundable), hotel booking covering the whole trip, detailed itinerary, and travel insurance (mandatory in some countries, ≥€30,000 cover).

France specific notes

📍 Handled by TLScontact; submit at a centre (biometrics may be required).
📋 Apply in advance: don't book non-refundable flights/hotels before approval.
Consulate General in Chengdu closed July 2025.

The above is a general framework (updated 2026-10-22). Requirements change yearly — for exact balance amounts, which documents need translation/notarisation, and current policy, ask an advisor for the exact list

Where to Apply

Applications are handled by TLScontact. Submit at a visa application centre in your consular district; biometrics (fingerprints) may be required.

Key Documents

Passport valid 6+ months with blank pages
Recent passport photo meeting consulate specs
Bank statements showing stable income (6 months)
Employment certificate / student or retirement proof
Round-trip flight + hotel booking / itinerary

Important Notes

Final approval rests with the destination country's consulate.

Final visa approval is decided by France's consulate. Information is for reference and should be confirmed against the current official requirements before applying.