France-visas is a single portal with all the information you need for the visa application process. It will help you every step of the way (preparing the application, entering details, submitting and tracking the application).
FYI: All Nepali nationals in transit through the international zone of a French airport on their way to another country will require an airport transit visa (ATV). The following categories are exempt from this visa (ATV):
- Holders of a valid uniform visa, a national long-stay visa, or a residence permit issued by a Schengen State;
- Holders of valid residence permits issued by another EU or EEA (European Economic Area) State, or Andorra, Canada, Japan, Monaco, San Marino, or the United States, guaranteeing the right to re-entry;
- Holders of valid visa for another EU or EEA (European Economic Area) State, Canada, Japan, or the United States, or returning after having used the said visa;
- Families of European Union nationals;
- Nepali official or diplomatic passport holders;
- Air crew.
Kindly note: As per the new French regulations, from 18 October 2022 onwards, there will no longer be a manual signature on the visa stickers issued by the French Embassy in India; only the first and last names of the signatory will be visible.
The main steps in applying for a visa
Do I need a visa?
First, use the “Visa wizard” to check, based on your situation, whether you need a visa and if so, what type. The wizard will also tell you what documents must be enclosed with your application, along with the relevant fee.
Complete your application online
Once you have confirmed that you need a visa, you can complete your application on our online portal. You will be asked to create a France-Visas account, which you will need for each step of the process.
Submit your application to the visa centre
Once you have completed your online application, all you have to do is submit it to your local visa centre. France-Visas will provide you with all necessary information on how and where to submit your application.
Track your visa application
Once your application has been submitted, track its progress and see how and when you can collect your passport and how to prepare for your trip to France.
N.B.
Waiting times for appointments and for processing applications will vary depending on your nationality and the time of year.
Users are therefore asked to submit their visa applications well in advance of their departure date.