France Visa Guide 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️📣 Knowing these about the French visa really makes it easier to get one❗️

1️⃣ How soon after applying can I get my visa? It generally takes 15 working days, but it really depends on the visa officer's review progress and the peak or off-peak season of visa applications.

2️⃣ How long is the visa valid? French visas are generally valid for three months with a 30-day stay and multiple entries. 👉👉 UK students applying for a French visa have a high chance of receiving a six-month validity.

3️⃣ How far in advance can I apply for a French visa? You can apply up to six months in advance.

4️⃣ I am a resident of Liaoning but work in Shanghai. Can I submit my visa application in Shanghai? Yes, French visas have no consular restrictions. You can choose the nearest visa center for submission.

5️⃣ I study in the US, and I plan to apply for a French visa with my parents during the summer break. Is that possible? 👉 It is recommended to apply for a Schengen visa in the US. The French consulate in China only processes visa applications from those who reside long-term in China. Applicants not residing long-term in China (including Chinese citizens living abroad for a long time) must provide documentation explaining the urgent, unforeseen reason they cannot submit their visa application in the country of their long-term residence.

6️⃣ Do I have to be present in person to apply for a French visa? 🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️ First-time applicants must appear in person to submit their visa documents and undergo biometric data collection. The visa is considered valid after visiting the Schengen area. For the next 59 months, biometric data collection is not required, and someone else can submit the application on your behalf. Children under 12 years of age are not required to appear in person.

7️⃣ I plan to frequently enter and exit the Schengen area; can I apply for a multi-year, multiple-entry visa? Multiple-entry visas are a type of short-term Schengen visa allowing multiple entries with a validity of 1 to 5 years, granting the holder the right to stay for up to 90 days within any 180 days. Currently, the French consulate does not specify conditions and options for applying for a multi-year multiple-entry visa. 📣 Whether a multi-year multiple-entry visa can be obtained depends on the applicant's personal circumstances and previous travel records.

8️⃣ What are the photo requirements for the French visa? ⚠️ Two color photos with a white background, size 3.5m * 4.5cm. Eyes should look directly at the camera, no wearing of contact lenses, mouth closed without showing teeth. No headwear or jewelry allowed. Must be photos taken within the last six months.

9️⃣ Why don't I need to provide hotel bookings for a tourist visa? For a French tourist visa, hotel bookings are optional documents, not necessarily required.

🔟 What are the requirements for a proof of employment? The employment certificate must include the company's name, address, phone number, and other basic information. It must clearly state the applicant's name, position, income, purpose and time of visit, confirmation of leave approval, and assurance that the applicant will continue their employment upon return, as well as who will bear the costs.

1️⃣1️⃣ What should I pay attention to if a minor is applying with their parents? If a minor is traveling with both parents, a notarized birth certificate in Chinese and English, authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is required; if the minor is not traveling with both parents (i.e., with one parent or without either), both a notarized birth certificate and a notarized letter of consent in Chinese and English are required.

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