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E-Visa
30 days
60 days
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Submit your documents on Traventure Explorers — only pay government fee.
Traventure Explorers verifies your documents and submits to Immigration
We work with Immigration to ensure you get your Visa on time.
Factors that can get your visa rejected
Applying with a passport that has expired or expires within 6 months
Having a criminal history that disqualifies you from obtaining a visa.
Having overstayed or violated the terms of a previous visa.
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Yes, Indian passport holders need a valid visa, specifically a short stay uniform Schengen visa, to travel to France for short stays like tourism, business, family visits, or other approved activities, for a maximum total duration of 90 days over any 180 days. You need to get France Schengen visa in advance as it does not offer visa-on-arrival or visa-free entry for Indians.
France immigration authorities will process your Schengen visa in the following cases:
You are solely travelling to France
You are travelling to multiple Schengen destinations but France is the main destination in terms of duration or purpose of stay
You are travelling to multiple Schengen countries with equal duration and France is your first port of entry.
Here is a sample of the France Schengen visa:
As of 2023, the rejection rate for Indians applying for a France Schengen visa at the consulate has improved to 16.9% as opposed to 20.6% in 2022.
Although there is an improvement, the data shows that approximately 17 out of every 100 France visa applications were denied. Some of the most common Schengen visa rejection reasons are the unclear purpose of the visit, lack of proof to show strong ties to the home country and insufficient financial resources or travel history.
Generally, the France Schengen visa fee is non-refundable, even if your visa application is rejected. However, under traventureexplorers Protect (free), you are eligible for a refund.
If you need to extend your stay in France for medical reasons, you can apply for a visa extension at the local immigration office in France. You will need to provide:
Medical certificate: A certificate from a French medical professional explaining the medical necessity for your extended stay.
Proof of insurance: Evidence that your travel insurance covers the extended period.
Financial proof: Proof that you have sufficient funds to support yourself during the extended stay.
Note: You must apply for the extension before your current visa expires and ensure that all documentation is thorough and convincing.