For Dependants Married to French nationals
You can apply for a short stay or a long stay visa depending upon the purpose of travel. You first have to register your marriage with the Consulate General of France. Upon registration you will be given your livret de famille. You must then take an appointment with VFS France in order to process your application.
The entire application process for dependants married to French nationals is the same as a normal short or long stay application, as the case may be. The only difference being the applicant does not pay a visa fee as he/she is married to a French citizen.
You can apply for a short stay or a long stay visa depending upon the purpose of travel. You first have to register your marriage with the Consulate General of France. Upon registration you will be given your livret de famille. You must then take an appointment with VFS France in order to process your application.
The entire application process for dependants married to French nationals is the same as a normal short or long stay application, as the case may be. The only difference being the applicant does not pay a visa fee as he/she is married to a French citizen.
Mandatory Documents:
- 1. Original passport valid for entire duration of stay in France (passports issued more than ten years ago are no longer accepted)*.
- One application form with all columns filled in and 2 recent photographs in the size of 3.5 cms x 4.5 cms with white / light background.
- Covering letter in original is advisable.
- Livret de famille.
- Copy of your French Marriage Certificate.
- Copy of the French citizen's passport.
Important!
- The departure date must be mentioned on the visa application form.
- All photocopies must be on A4-sized paper.
- You may be asked to show your original documents at the time of your interview. Hence please carry your original documents with you.
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