France Visa Requirements at Mumbai Consulate
Complete documentation and requirements for all visa types at the France consulate in Mumbai
Common Requirements for All Visa Types
These documents are required for all visa types at Mumbai consulate:
Personal Documents
Valid Passport
Must not be older than 10 years and must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets. Handwritten passports, Passports with observation and passports of 20-year validity are NOT acceptable.
Signed Visa Form
Form filled with 2 signature - Online form at https://france-visas.gouv.fr .This form needs to be printed and signed by the applicant at the appropriate places(along with the Barcode pages - PLEASE SEND FULL PRINT OF THE FORM).
Receipt of Visa Application (a two-pager document with barcode) needs to be printed and given along with the visa application.
Passport Copy
Photocopy of Passport front and last page copy and Photocopy of valid USA, UK, and Previous Schengen Visa.
Passport Size Photos
Two Photos 35mm x 45mm, White Background, 80% face covered and without Spectacles (Photo Should not be old more than 6 Months).
Signed Cover Letter
Covering letter with brief detail about the travel, applicant Designation and proper entry and exit date addressed to `To, The Visa officer, Consulate General of France, Mumbai
Travel Documents
Confirmed Hotel Bookings
Confirmed Hotel as per the ticket (with hotel Name, Address, Telephone number, and Email Id).
Confirmed Air Tickets
Return ticket, covering all the sectors.
Travel Insurance
It should be as per Schengen specification, matching with ticket dates with risk coverage of Euro 30,000. For downloading the list of Approved Insurance Companies and detailed information on Travel Insurance please visit our visa forms section of our website.
Travel Insurance should have special condition: The geographical area for this policy stands changed to worldwide.
Proof of Funds
Bank Statement
Latest Personal Bank Statement (Original) last 3 months i.e. sealed and signed by Bank Authorities.
Income Tax Return
Personal ITR For Last 3 years.
Occupation Proof
If you are an employee
Last 3 months salary slips. NOC from Company.
If you are proprietor/owner of the company
Company’s Original Bank statement of last 3 months Stamped from Bank. Company’s ITR of Last 3 years. Company proof (GST/ Incorporation certificate/Partnership Deed etc). Cover letter on company’s Letterhead.
Visa Type Specific Requirements
Additional documents required for each visa type
Business Visa
Business Documents
Covering letter
Addressed to Embassy of France on Business Letterhead with mentioning duration of visit, purpose of visit, expenses clause.
Invitation Letter
Invitation Letter addressed to `To, The Visa officer, Consulate General of France, Mumbai.
Copy of Company Registration Certificate
Of Indian Company
Company’s bank statement
3 months updated Company bank statement
Visa Agent Documents
Authority Letter
In case biometrics not needed and Mondy is submitting the application on behalf of the applicant.
Visa Agent Documents
Authority Letter
In case biometrics not needed and Mondy is submitting the application on behalf of the applicant.
Note
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
The Embassy reserves the right to ask for additional documents and/or for a personal interview.
All Schengen Embassies have stopped accepting the passports which are handwritten or have any observation on the front data page. Hence, all such passport holders are requested to get a fresh passport booklet to apply for Visa.
Photo Appearance
The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly. The face should cover about 80 percent of the photo area. The photograph MUST be in color and have only a white background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
In general the applicants head including both face and hair should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed.
Sunglasses or other wear which detracts from the face are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons an eye patch, for example.
A photograph depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.
Mondy provides very premium services for Schengen as listed below:-
Appointment Taking
Documentation Assistance and Scrutiny
Visa Fee Preparation
Meet and Assist For Biometric
Submission
Dispatch of Passports
Important Note
Kindly note that in case of any shortcoming in visa form or documents, the applicants would be asked to take a fresh appointment and visit again. Hence, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND TAKING EXPERT SERVICE OF Mondy TO AVOID ANY SUCH HASSLE OR RE-VISIT FOR VISA SUBMISSION.
Please do send us your passports and documents at least 2 days in advance so that we may check documents, take the appointment, and prepare the documentation for visa submission.
Following travelers are exempted from Biometric
Children under 12 years of age
Persons for whom the collection of fingerprints is physically impossible
Sovereigns and other senior members of a royal family, Heads of State and members of the national Governments (with their official delegations and spouses) if they travel for official purposes.
Airport Transit Visa (ATV) is NOT required to transit through the international zone of French Airports. However, regular short-stay visa is needed to leave French airports and visit France.
Medical Requirement
Travel Insurance as per Schengen specification, matching with ticket dates with risk coverage of Euro 30,000. For downloading the list of Approved Insurance Companies and detailed information on Travel Insurance please visit our visa forms section of our website.
Fees
Short stay/Transit Rs. 8065/- (Adult). Short stay/Transit Rs.3620/- (Child). VFS charges of Rs.2530/- (payable in cash)
Processing Time
Processing Time: 15 Working Days. NOTE: Please note that above is only an indicative processing time which is based on the current trend. Actual processing time may vary and is at sole discretion of the Visa Consular of the Embassy/Consulate. 13:00 hrs to 14:00 hrs. 13:00 hrs to 15:00 hrs.
Tourist Visa
For Honeymooners
If bride or groom is not employed, then the Financials of the parents are required (Check According to the above-mentioned occupations).
For Minors
If minor is accompanied by one parent/traveling alone, provide a NOTARIZED NOC from other/both parents with their passport copy.
If minor traveling with parents or without parents, then consent letter is mandatory.
Visa Agent Documents
Authority Letter
In case biometrics not needed and Mondy is submitting the application on behalf of the applicant.
Note
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
The Embassy reserves the right to ask for additional documents and/or for a personal interview.
All Schengen Embassies have stopped accepting the passports which are handwritten or have any observation on the front data page. Hence, all such passport holders are requested to get a fresh passport booklet to apply for Visa.
Photo Appearance
The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly. The face should cover about 80 percent of the photo area. The photograph MUST be in color and have only a white background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
In general the applicants head including both face and hair should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed.
Sunglasses or other wear which detracts from the face are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons an eye patch, for example.
A photograph depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.
Mondy provides very premium services for Schengen as listed below:-
Appointment Taking
Documentation Assistance and Scrutiny
Visa Fee Preparation
Meet and Assist For Biometric
Submission
Dispatch of Passports
Important Note
Kindly note that in case of any shortcoming in visa form or documents, the applicants would be asked to take a fresh appointment and visit again. Hence, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND TAKING EXPERT SERVICE OF Mondy TO AVOID ANY SUCH HASSLE OR RE-VISIT FOR VISA SUBMISSION.
Please do send us your passports and documents at least 2 days in advance so that we may check documents, take the appointment, and prepare the documentation for visa submission.
Following travelers are exempted from Biometric
Children under 12 years of age
Persons for whom the collection of fingerprints is physically impossible
Sovereigns and other senior members of a royal family, Heads of State and members of the national Governments (with their official delegations and spouses) if they travel for official purposes.
Airport Transit Visa (ATV) is NOT required to transit through the international zone of French Airports. However, regular short-stay visa is needed to leave French airports and visit France.
Medical Requirement
Travel Insurance as per Schengen specification, matching with ticket dates with risk coverage of Euro 30,000. For downloading the list of Approved Insurance Companies and detailed information on Travel Insurance please visit our visa forms section of our website.
Fees
Short stay/Transit Rs. 8065/- (Adult). Short stay/Transit Rs.3620/- (Child). VFS charges of Rs.2530/- (payable in cash)
Processing Time
Processing Time: 15 Working Days. NOTE: Please note that above is only an indicative processing time which is based on the current trend. Actual processing time may vary and is at sole discretion of the Visa Consular of the Embassy/Consulate. 13:00 hrs to 14:00 hrs.
Contact Information
France Embassy/Consulate in Mumbai
Address
Wockhardt Tower 5th Floor, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai 400 051
Tel
022-66694000
Fax
022-66694066
Visa handled by VFS from the following address
2nd Floor, Aurum House, Plot No 25, Dadyseth Lane, Chowpatty Band Stand, Near Bombay Garage, Babulnath, Mumbai 400007
Helpline No
0120-6641099(GURGAON)