Schengen destinations
France
France Schengen visa support for UK applicants with TLScontact appointment and document guidance.
Information may change; confirm current requirements with the official embassy or visa application centre before you travel.
Visa types & stay
Max stay
Up to 90 days within 180 days
- Short-Stay Type C
- Tourism
- Business
- Family/friend visits
- Medical
- Minors and other purposes
Documents required
- Application form
- Passport issued within last 10 years and valid at least 3 months after departure with 2 blank pages
- 2 recent photos
- UK residence evidence
- Accommodation
- Insurance minimum EUR 30,000
- Round-trip transport booking
- Cover letter/itinerary
- Financial evidence
Documents by applicant
- Employed: employer letter plus 6 months statements/payslips
- Self-employed: registration/licence and company statements
- Students: enrolment/no-objection and student ID
- Retired: pension
- Business: French host invitation and employer/company evidence
- Medical: medical confirmation
- Minors: parental income and authorization
Fees
- Adult EUR 90
- Age 6–11 EUR 45
- Under 6 free
- Visa-centre fee listed GBP 34.70
- Optional premium lounge GBP 70
Processing time
The page recommends applying well in advance; verify current processing time
How to apply
Online application, document preparation, TLScontact appointment and submission