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Schengen short-stay visa (France)

One visa for France and the rest of the Schengen area, for stays of up to 90 days. Apply to France if it is your main destination.

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What you need

Passport photo page Upload

Passport valid for at least six months after your return date, with two blank pages.
Passport-style photo Upload

Recent colour photo on a white background, no glasses, face fully visible.
Return flight booking Upload

A reservation is enough — we can provide one when you book your flight with us.
Hotel booking or invitation letter Upload

Where you will stay for the whole trip.
Bank statements (last 3–6 months) Upload

Stamped by the bank, showing enough funds for the trip.
Proof of employment or business Upload

Employer letter with leave dates, or business registration and recent tax documents.
Travel medical insurance Upload

Minimum €30,000 cover for the whole Schengen area. We can arrange it.

1
Apply online with your passport details and travel dates. You get a reference straight away.
2
Pay the government fee and our service fee — by mobile money, card or bank transfer.
3
Upload your documents. A visa officer checks every page and tells you within one working day if anything is missing.
4
We submit your application and track it. You get an update by SMS, WhatsApp and email at each step.
5
Your visa arrives by email (e-visas) or your passport comes back to you. We remind you of the conditions before you fly.

How long does the Schengen short-stay visa (France) take?

Usually 15 to 45 working days once your application is complete. Apply at least three weeks before you travel.

How much does the Schengen short-stay visa (France) cost?

The government fee is XAF 60,000 and our service fee is XAF 33,000, so XAF 93,000 in all. You pay nothing else to us.

Requirements and fees are a guide and can change without notice. We confirm the current rules for your passport before you pay. Official source