France Visa for Non-US Citizens

Only in cash, payment by card, money order or cashier’s check

Travel document issued less than 10 years ago, containing at least two blank pages, the validity of which is at least 3 months older than the date on which you intend to leave the Schengen area, or, in the case of a long stay, at least 3 months more than the date validity of the requested visa. Be sure to hand over (scan) ALL PAGES of your travel document containing visas, entry and exit stamps or any other inscriptions.
Photo for ID.
If you are a non-U.S. citizen, please provide proof of your legal status (Green Card, Visa, and Form I94 or Approved Form I20 for F1 visa holders or Approved Form DS2019 for J1 visa holders. The “travel approval” signature is valid for one year and must not expires before the date of return to the US).
If you have an official travel document, a note verbale is required.
A document describing the planned program (presentation letter, confirmation of booking an organized trip).
A pre-booked round-trip ticket.
Letter from employer or proof of business ownership/business license (if self-employed). If retired, pension certificate. If student, certificate of enrollment
Copies of bank statements for the last three months (with the name and address of the account holder(s), hard copies from online accounts are accepted) and copies of pay stubs for the last 3 months or tax return or confirmation for the last year. information about previous economic activity and income for the previous financial year or proof of retirement age.
Accommodation
Attestation d’accueil (in the case of a private residence) or a hotel reservation, or a certificate of ownership of real estate, or a lease agreement.
Travel health insurance
Certificate of travel health insurance issued by an insurance company (covering any possible costs of medical repatriation, expenses related to medical and emergency treatment in a hospital for a minimum amount of 30,000 euros, valid for the entire Schengen area or for French overseas territories depending on your main destination A copy of your U.S. health insurance card is not acceptable evidence of adequate coverage).

Fees – 80 euros or 80 ye approximately

You must provide a letter from your employer in the US or from your host company in France stating that you are in France on behalf of the company, giving the name and address of the contact person(s) in France and guaranteeing full responsibility for expenses, lodging, and return to the United States.

Your French visa application will be processed within five to 20 working days. Whereas, if you have applied for a France long-stay visa, you will get a reply for 15 to 20 days.

All visas must be applied for prior to departure at the nearest French Embassy or French Consulate in the applicant’s country of residence. The type of visa required depends both on the duration and purpose of your stay in France: tourism, professional purposes, studies, family purposes.

If you have a long-stay visa, you cannot stay in the Schengen area for more than 90 days. After 3 months, you have to leave the Schengen area and you can enter again after 3 months.