Apply Schengen Visa - Step by Step!

Schengen Visa Application

Are you still wondering how to apply for a Schengen Visa? Don’t worry, we’ve got this sorted. Before creating your visa application, read the important information section, and then proceed with your application. Once you are done with your application, click here to book your appointment. A Schengen Visa is a short-stay visa that allows you to circulate in the Schengen area, covering 26 countries with border control between them. You must first check if you need a visa or permit for Europe. To apply for a Schengen Visa, you must apply from any Schengen country. This blog is all about applying for a visa from the French embassy.

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Apply Step By Step

Step 1: Go to the Official Visa Website for France and click on my account.

Step 2: If you already have an account then enter your credentials and click on sign-in options otherwise create an account by entering your basic details.

Step 3: After you click on create an account, a mail will get triggered to your inbox in the provided mail address. Open your email and click the link provided to confirm your email address.

Step 4: On clicking on the verify link, you will be navigated back to the official Visa Website for France with a pre-populated Email verification Code Field. Now simply click on Verify button.

Step 5: On clicking on the verify button you will be navigated back to the home page. Now click on Create a new request in a new group button.

Step 6: Start filling in your information correctly Step 1 of the process is to enter your nationality.

Step 7: Enter your stay details like the below image, if you are applying from London otherwise select your nearest destination. Enter your Passport Details in your travel document section. And in the last section Select the tourism option for Your plan dropdown. Click on Verify.

Step 8: Once you click on Check, it will show you whether you need a visa. If you get a similar notification, click on the following button. Then Click on Yes when a pop-up appears only if you have entered all details correctly.

Step 9: Fill all Mandatory information correctly in the Your Information section and other fields if applicable.

Step 10: Click on Next and select the appropriate radio button for your last Visa section. Then click on Next and Enter Details about your Stay Like the planned date of arrival and departure from the Schengen area. Note: The Below image is just for reference purposes, please enter your details as per your plan. If you are planning to visit another member state, select yes and enter all details accordingly. Then click on Next.

Step 11: In this Section enter your Information about accommodation. If the hotel option is selected, enter the hotel’s correct information. Here I recommend you to book a Free cancellation Hotel unless a Visa appointment date is scheduled. Select the appropriate checkbox for who is going to take care of your travel funds. Select “Myself” If you are going to show your bank statement and tick the details for means of subsistence. Check the accommodation and transportation cost prepaid option and get them booked before attending the appointment. If someone else is taking care of your funds then click on the “By guarantor option” and provide his/her name and select the next applicable checkboxes like All expenses covered during the stay. If your guarantor is your spouse, please carry a copy of your marriage certificate on the day of the appointment.

Step 12: Click on Next and take note of all the required documents to be carried to the visa application centre. then click next and you will be navigated to the My Request page where you will find the application that was recently created as validated, as shown in the image below.

If you want to apply visa for another member then without clicking on the I declare checkbox, click on Add a request. Enter details and click on continue.

Step 13: You will be navigated to the first Page. Enter all valid details for the additional applicant. On My request page here you will find both the application will be listed. If you want to add another application then repeat the same steps as above otherwise click on the checkbox and click on the pursue button. The last will display the visa application fees (€80 per application) and then click on Next.

Step 14: Make an appointment at the Visa centre. Read this section carefully click on the check box and then click on the send to a visa centre button. On clicking on Yes in the Dialog box your application form will be generated in the form of a Pdf. Please carry these documents with you on the day of the appointment. Now schedule your appointment with the respective Visa centre. For London, it is TLS Contact.

Note: Please read the Important Information Section for More Information.

How to schedule a Visa appointment

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