Short-stay visa (C) — tourism & visiting：인도 → 프랑스
Indian citizens living in the United States need a Schengen short-stay visa for France — apply at the France visa application centre in the United States and give biometrics.
Uniform Schengen short-stay visa for tourism or visiting, applied for through France as the main destination.
- 유효 기간
- The consulate decides how long it lasts. A first or occasional visa usually just covers your trip; the more you travel (with a clean record), the longer a multiple-entry visa you can get — up to 5 years (the EU visa cascade).
- 입국 횟수
- Single, double or multiple entry — shown on the visa as 1, 2 or MULT
- 1회 최대 체류 기간
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period — this cap applies even with a 5-year visa
준비 시작 시기
출발일 30일–6개월 전에 준비를 시작하십시오.
Apply to France only if it is your main destination (longest stay).
Submit at least 15 days before travel and no earlier than 6 months beforehand.
The Schengen visa fee is €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6–12; a separate service fee applies.
Applications submitted in the US are decided only by the French Consulate in Washington DC (TLScontact runs intake).
You can book an appointment at any of the 11 centres in the US regardless of your location.
Attend the visa application centre in person to give your fingerprints and have your photo taken. Some categories of applicant are exempt.
Standard processing is about 15 days, extendable to up to 45 days if a closer look or extra documents are needed.
필요 서류
- Valid passport — Your passport's expiry date must be at least 3 months after the date of your departure from the Schengen area. ✓ 확인됨
- Schengen application form — A completed Schengen short-stay visa application form. ✓ 확인됨
- Photo — One recent photo compliant with ICAO standards. ✓ 확인됨
- Travel medical insurance — Medical insurance covering emergency medical care, hospitalisation and repatriation (including in the event of death). ✓ 확인됨
- Supporting documents — Evidence of the purpose of your stay, your financial means, accommodation, and your intention to return home after the stay. ✓ 확인됨
- Proof of legal residence — As a general rule you must apply where you are legally resident, so include proof of your legal residence (e.g. residence permit or valid visa). ✓ 확인됨
신청 장소
미국에서의 신청 장소
관할 지역 센터에서 신청In the US, France applications are run by TLScontact (11 centres) and decided by the French Consulate in Washington DC; you can use any centre regardless of your US location.
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- 취소로 인해 하루 종일 슬롯이 풀릴 수 있으므로 '예약 불가'로 표시되더라도 매일 확인하십시오.
- 따라서 허용되는 가장 이른 시기에 신청하십시오. 출발 최대 6개월 전부터 가능합니다. 1~2개월 전까지 기다리면 슬롯이 전혀 남아 있지 않은 경우가 많습니다.
알아두면 좋은 정보
- You apply where you legally reside (the US), so bring proof of your US status.
- Apply through France only if it is your main destination.