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"Wockhardt Tower" 5th Floor, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai 400 051.
Tel : 022- 66694000 Fax : 022-66694066

Visa handled by VFS from the following address :
Trade Centre, 3rd Floor, G Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (E), Mumbai 400051
Helpline No: 0120- 6641080 (GURGAON)

Download application form.
 
 

Tourist Visa : WITH EFFECT FROM 1 JULY 2013, BIO METRICS STOPPED UNTILL FURTHER NOTICE. VISA TO BE APPLIED IN DROP BOX.


1 Form ( signature at 2 places per form)
2 Photo 35mm x 45mm (Recently clicked; not more than 6 months old. Passport size, In white background with face nearly 65% of the photo area) 
Overseas Mediclaim policy with 30000 Euro coverage
Air tickets ( Not required if pax has travelled to the Schengen states in the last 1 year and has received a 90days stay visa; both the conditions should suffice together)
Hotel confirmation voucher directly from the hotel in France with the payment receipt (Mandatory)

Covering letter explaining the reason of travel with name & designation of the signatory and that of the person travelling.
Proof of income i.e. last 3 years I-T Challan or TDS Certificate & Latest 3 months updated bank statement.The last 5-6 days transactions should also reflect on it. If there are no transactions during the last days of application, then the bank closing balance on that day should reflect.
( Not required if pax has travelled to the Schengen states in the last 1 year and has received a 90days stay visa; both the conditions should suffice together)
Original refusal letter in case of any previous refusals
Students must submit bonafide certificate from school or college
.
Pax need to submit the profession proof along with the application . If the pax is a businessman, he has to submit company registration papers, in case of partnership; his partnership deed needs to be submitted. Professionals like doctors, lawyers; CA etc need to submit their practice certificates & license copy and those into service will have to submit their letter of appointment. ( Not required if pax has travelled to the Schengen states in the last 1 year and has received a 90days stay visa; both the conditions should suffice together)
pax mobile number to be clearly mentioned on the visa form along with the e mail address. (landline number will not suffice)

 

Business Visa :
1 Form ( signature at 2 places per form)
2 Photo 35mm x 45mm (Recently clicked; not more than 6 months old. Passport size, In white background with face nearly 65% of the photo area) 
Overseas Mediclaim policy with 30000 Euro coverage
Air tickets copy( Not required if pax has travelled to the Schengen states in the last 1 year and has received a 90days stay visa; both the conditions should suffice together)
Hotel confirmation voucher directly from the hotel in France (If Invitation does'nt say so)
with the payment receipt (Mandatory)
Covering letter explaining the reason of travel with name & designation of the signatory and that of the person travelling.
Proof of income i.e. last 3 years I-T Challan or TDS Certificate & Latest 3 months latest bank statement.The last 5-6 days transactions should also reflect on it. If there are no transactions during the last days of application, then the bank closing balance on that day should reflect. ( Not required if pax has travelled to the Schengen states in the last 1 year and has received a 90days stay visa; both the conditions should suffice together)
Original refusal letter in case of any previous refusals
INVITATION FAX directly from France to be submitted along with the case..
pax mobile number to be clearly mentioned on the visa form along with the e mail address. (landline number will not suffice)


1) From year 2002, Indian nationals going to any European Union country including UK and Ireland, or Switzerland, Canada and USA are exempted from airport transit visa if they hold a confirmed return ticket. However those going to Geneva in specific will require a short stay Schengen visa.
Airport Transit Visa :

1 Form ( signature at 2 places per form)
2 Photo (Recently clicked; not more than 6 months old. Passport size, in white background with face nearly 70% of the photo area)
Copy of onward visa
Air tickets copy

Original refusal letter in case of any previous refusals
pax mobile number to be clearly mentioned on the visa form. (landline number will not suffice)

Important!

2) As some countries have visa upon arrival the same must be mentioned in the covering letter.


Ordinary Transit Visa:
1 Form ( signature at 2 places per form)
2 Photo 35mm x 45mm (Recently clicked; not more than 6 months old. Passport size, In white background with face nearly 65% of the photo area) 
Overseas Mediclaim policy with 30000 Euro coverage
Copy of onward visa
Air tickets copy

Hotel confirmation voucher directly from the hotel in France (If Invitation does'nt say so)
with the payment receipt (Mandatory)
Covering letter explaining the reason of travel with name & designation of the signatory and that of the person travelling.
Proof of income i.e. last 3 years I-T Challan or TDS Certificate & Latest 3 months latest bank statement.The last 5-6 days transactions should also reflect on it. If there are no transactions during the last days of application, then the bank closing balance on that day should reflect.( Not required if pax has travelled to the Schengen states in the last 1 year and has received a 90days stay visa; both the conditions should suffice together)
Original refusal letter in case of any previous refusals
pax mobile number to be clearly mentioned on the visa form along with the e mail address. (landline number will not suffice)

Coll : 5 - 7 working days ( 1500 hrs till 1600 hrs) (Right now taking around 15working days)Sub :0800 hrs to 1200 hrs.

Fees : Rs. 4651-/- for an adult & Rs. 2713/- for a child between 6-12years . VFS charges Rs. 935/-PLUS Rs. 60/- per application as cash handling charge to VFS.

 

Special Notes:


1) Previous passport to be attached along with the new one. By chance the old passport is lost, supportive affidavit along with the FIR copy has to be attached.

 

2) For Minors travelling without either of the parents, NOC on Rs.100/- stamp paper duly notarised by the home department & with parents signature is a must.

3)) If the stay in France is for more than 30days, then the host organization has to get a clearance from the DDTEFP department of the French ministry in France without which visas will not be issued from here.

 

Schengen States - Authorised Insurance Companies  
     

 

LIST OF OVERSEAS INSURANCE COMPANY WHOSE POLICIES ARE ACCEPTED BY THE CONSULATE.
1) APOLLO MUNICH for the age group of 6 months to 70 years
2) BAJAJ ALLIANZ for the age group of 6 months to 70 years
3) ICICI LOMBARD for the age group of 3months to 51years
4) IFFCO TOKIO for the age group of 3months to 70 years
5) FUTURE GENERALI for the age group of 6 months to 55years
6) CHOLA MS for the age group of 0 to 70years
7) RELIANCE for the age group of 3months to 70 years
8) TATA/ AIG for the age group of 6 months to 55years
9) ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY for the age group of 6 months to 60 years
10) HDFC Ergo for the age group of 3months to 70 years
11) NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY for the age group of 0 to 60years
12) ROYAL SUNDARAM for the age group of 3months to 70 years
13) STAR HEALTH & ALLIED INSURANCE for the age group of 6 months to 70years
14) UNITED INDIA INSURANCE COMPANY for the age group of 0 to 65years
15) UNIVERSAL SOMPO for the age group of 0 to 70 years