Current visa fees is INR 6,900/- per person +2000/- Service Charges

Family Visit

Invitation/sponsorship letter from France: The letter should contain the name as per passport, contact numbers, email Id and current address, employment details, visa status of the inviter/sponsor along with the name ,relationship purpose and duration of stays of the persons being invited from India. Also requires sponsor’s bank statements, employment proof, income tax details, rental agreement utility bill copy, copies of passports and visa etc.

Tourist Visit

Hotel Accommodation

Day Wise Itinerary , Tour Confirmation Vouchers/ Hotel Vouchers, Tour Payment Receipt

Business Visit

Invitation from Company / Organization / Conference ,Exhibition Invitation/ Entrance Ticket

Hotel Accommodation

Documents from persons traveling:

Original passport ( 6 months validity ) Original
Old Passports (if any) Original
Photographs 2 Photos 3.5 X 4.5 Cm White Background, Glossy Finish, Face 80 %
Covering letter to the consulates stating purpose duration and Proposed travel dates in business or personal letter head, mention who will bear the expenses of the trip
I.T. returns (SARAL) for last three years 1 A4 Copy each
Updated Bank Statement for last six months Original with bank seal and Sign
Fixed Deposits and any other savings COPY
Air Ticket Confirmation ( Blocked itinerary is Enough )
Travel Insurance valid for Schengen Countries ( Please Check Schengen Countries Approved Indurance List )

If Businessmen:

Covering letter to the consulates should be in Business letter head Original
Certificate of Registration 1 A4 Copy
Memorandum of Association 1 A4 Copy
Articles of Association 1 A4 Copy
Partnership Deed if Partnership Firm 1 A4 Copy
Company Bank Statement – last 6 months Original
Company I.T. paper with Balance sheet – last 3 years 1 A4 Copy
If Student:

Leave letter from the Institution(During Working Days) Original
Bonafide Certificate (During Vacation)
ID card Copy
If NRI:

Employment proof
Salary slip for last three months
If Passengers have resident permit of any other country, they can apply only if they are paying IT in India
Honeymoon Couple:

Marriage Certificate 1Copy
(If the husband name is not endorsed in the wife passport)

If Child Traveling without Parents:

NOC from parents in Rs.20 stamp paper Original + 1Copy
duly attested by Notary Public

Passport copy of parents 1 A4 Copy
Same applicable if not traveling with spouse

If Wife Traveling Without Husband NOC from Husband with Husband passport Copy

IF GOVT EMPLOYEE:

1. NOC from Govt. COPY

2. 3 Months Salary Slip. COPY

IF PRIVATE EMPLOYEE:

1. 3 Months Salary Slip. COPY

2. Leave letter COPY

IF RETIRED

Retirement Proof / Letter / Pension Book Copy

NOTE

1. This Checklist and Details are for Residents of Kerala.

2. All Letters to be Addressed to

To,

The Visa Officer

Consulate General of France

Chennai

NOTE: The Embassy / Consulate / High Commission reserves the right to request further documentation. or personal interview with the visa officer.