Short-stay visa (C) — tourism & visiting：Алжир → Франция
Algerian 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.
- Срок действия
- 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).
- Количество въездов
- Single, double or multiple entry — shown on the visa as 1, 2 or MULT
- Макс. срок пребывания за визит
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period — this cap applies even with a 5-year visa
Когда начинать
Начните за 30 дн.–6 мес. до даты поездки.
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.
Что понадобится
- Valid passport — Your passport's expiry date must be at least 3 months after the date of your departure from the Schengen area. ✓ проверено
- Schengen application form — A completed Schengen short-stay visa application form. ✓ проверено
- Photo — One recent photo compliant with ICAO standards. ✓ проверено
- Travel medical insurance — Medical insurance covering emergency medical care, hospitalisation and repatriation (including in the event of death). ✓ проверено
- Supporting documents — Evidence of the purpose of your stay, your financial means, accommodation, and your intention to return home after the stay. ✓ проверено
- 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). ✓ проверено
Куда подавать
Куда подавать в США
Подача по вашему округуIn 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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- Места выкладываются партиями без фиксированного публичного расписания — чаще всего рано утром по местному времени, в понедельник утром и около 1-го числа месяца.
- В популярных консульствах (например, Франция, Италия и Испания в крупных городах) свежая партия может разойтись за минуты — зарегистрируйтесь и войдите в аккаунт заранее.
- Отмены освобождают места в течение дня, поэтому проверяйте ежедневно, даже если показано «нет мест».
- Поэтому подавайте как можно раньше — за полгода до поездки. Ожидание до 1–2 месяцев часто означает полное отсутствие мест.
Полезно знать
- 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.