- Visa
- Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) - Tourism
- Where to apply
- Complete the application on france-visas.gouv.fr, book an appointment, and submit the file in person at a VFS Global centre in India, bringing the appointment confirmation, the documents in checklist order and the fees. The French consular authorities take the decision.
- Visa fee
- EUR 90 for a Schengen short-stay visa and EUR 45 for children aged 6 to 12 per the official France-Visas fee schedule, collected in rupees at the consular exchange rate and not refunded on refusal. For the rupee amount and the VFS service charge, check the official page.
- Processing time
- Check the official page
- Stay allowed
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Insurance
- Travel medical insurance valid across the Schengen area for the whole stay with at least EUR 30,000 cover is required under the Schengen Visa Code.
Source: No VFS overview or checklist was supplied for France (online application via france-visas.gouv.fr, VFS for biometrics). Based on the harmonised EU list of supporting documents for short-stay visa applicants in India (Commission Implementing Decision C(2020) 3328) and the official France-Visas fee schedule and India page, consulted November 2026.. Last checked 2026-11. Rules change, so confirm on the official page before you apply.