New Visa Application Procedure at the Consulate General of France in Bangalore
The Consulate General of France, Bangalore is pleased to introduce a new facility to meet the ever-increasing demand for French Visa among Indians. It is our constant effort to provide greater comfort and convenience to our visa applicants.
Schengen visa has to be obtained from the Consulate of the country where the MAIN PURPOSE OF TRAVEL lies. Therefore, please check your travel plans before making your application to the French Consulate. In case of travel to multiple Schengen countries, please make your application to the Consulate of Schengen state where you will be staying for the maximum number of days.
The Consulate General of France, Bangalore is pleased to introduce a new facility to meet the ever-increasing demand for French Visa among Indians. It is our constant effort to provide greater comfort and convenience to our visa applicants.
France Visa application centre at Bangalore
The French Consulate, Bangalore is pleased to announce the opening of their Visa Application Centre operated by VFS Global Services Private Limited in Bangalore effective 3rd October 2011.
It is reminded that applications for Schengen Visa or France National visa can be submitted at VFS Bangalore 1st Floor, Scott Annexe, # 30, Infantry Road, Bangalore - 560001
Schengen visa has to be obtained from the Consulate of the country where the MAIN PURPOSE OF TRAVEL lies. Therefore, please check your travel plans before making your application to the French Consulate. In case of travel to multiple Schengen countries, please make your application to the Consulate of Schengen state where you will be staying for the maximum number of days.
SCHENGEN VISA COMMUNITY CHARTER
(Implemented as on 5th April 2010)
WHAT'S NEW?
- No more Transit (5 days) Visa: Short Stay Visa (max. 90 days) becomes the norm
- Processing time: 3 calendar days, extendable to 15 days if additional enquiries are needed
- New Application Form (downloadable from our site)
- Traveler’s passport must contain 2 empty pages
- Passport must be less than 10 years old
- Special rate (35€) for children between 6 and 12
- The face must fill 70 to 80 % (top of head to chin) of (colour) photograph (i.e. 31,5 to 36mm for a 35x45 mm picture)
WHAT DOES NOT CHANGE?
- List of required documents
- Airport Transit Visa for Indian Nationals
- Visa fees (except above category)
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