Frequently asked questions

Short stay visas applications for France

• What is a Schengen visa?
  
• Do I need a Schengen visa?
  
• What is the Schengen area?
  
• Do I need a Schengen visa issued by the French authorities?

Long stay visas applications for France

• What is a long stay visa?

Stay in Overseas Departments or Overseas Territories

• French overseas Departments and Regions and French Overseas Territories Visas

Applying for a visa

• Can somebody apply for me?
  
• Is my passport valid for France?

Visa Fees

• How much does it cost for a visa?

After I get my visa

• Arrival in France
  
• Discover France
  
• Justifying your return to China

My visa application is denied

• My visa application is rejected

May I borrow my passport during the process

• May I borrow my passport during the process ?

Lodging certificate

• Where can I find a lodging certificate?
  
• What does it look like ?
  

Lodging certificate for scientist

• Where can I find a lodging protocol?
  
• What does it look like?