France is a Schengen country since 1997 meaning it can issue Short term visa for work and business purposes.
France issues the type of visa you need depends on your purpose of entry. For example, a professional visa is for people who want to come to France and stay for more than 90 days to engage in a paid activity. A study visa is for students who want to study in France for more than three months.
Here are some requirements for a French visa:
- Three long-stay visa application forms
- Three passport photographs
- A valid passport
- The long-stay visa fees
- A letter explaining why you are applying for a return visa
- Proof of address in France (utility bill, etc.)
- An old passport must be submitted along with the latest passport
- A local company or individual business must provide a copy of the invitation letter for a business visa
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Short-stay visa
This type of visa is generally issued for employment, tourism, business, or family visits.
It is also issued to persons entering to France to take part in short training programme’s, internships, conferences and corporate meetings, or to engage in remunerated activities (whatever the form), not exceeding 90 days.
This type of visa is also required for simple transit through France, once outside “international zone” at any airport:
- If you need to change airports to continue your travel.
- If you are waiting for a transfer flight at a hotel or at an acquaintance’s home.
This is a visa issued by a Schengen Area member country for transit or stay in part of or all Schengen space. It is not to exceed 90 days over any period of 180 consecutive days.The visa inserted in the relevant travel document bears the name of the territories in which the holder is entitled to stay.
A Member State may request that the other Member States consult it upon receipt of visa applications from nationals of certain third countries or from certain categories of said nationals.
The visa may be valid for one or more entries.
Is a visa always required to enter the Schengen Area ?
Not all foreign nationals are required to hold a visa to enter the Schengen Area. A visa waiver can be granted on a variety of conditions:
- The applicant’s nationality;
- Where the applicant holds a valid stay permit for the Schengen Area;
- Where the applicant holds a long- stay permit;
- The foreign national’s specific status;
Foreign nationals not required to hold a visa to enter the Schengen Area by virtue of their nationality:
- Citizens of the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEE) and Switzerland;
- Persons eligible for a visa waiver to enter the Schengen Area on the grounds of possession of a resident permit or long-stay visa:
- Holders of a valid residence permit, issued by a Schengen Area state;
- Holders of a valid residence permit, issued by a European Union state bearing the specification “Membre de famille” or “Résident de longue durée CE”;
This is a visa issued by a Schengen Area member country for transit or stay in part of or all Schengen space. It is not to exceed 90 days over any period of 180 consecutive days. The visa inserted in the relevant travel document bears the name of the territories in which the holder is entitled to stay.
A Member State may request that the other Member States consult it upon receipt of visa applications from nationals of certain third countries or from certain categories of said nationals.
