Applying for a French Visa
For general information and for preparing, submitting and tracking your application, log on to France-visas, the official website for visa application to France.
France-visas is a single portal with all the information you need for the visa application process. It will help you every step of the way (preparing the application, entering details, submitting and tracking the application)].
The main steps in applying for a visa
Do I need a visa?
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First, use the “Visa wizard” to check, based on your situation, whether you need a visa and if so, what type. The wizard will also tell you what documents must be enclosed with your application, along with the relevant fee.
Complete your application online
Once you have confirmed that you need a visa, you can complete your application on our online portal. You will be asked to create a France-Visas account, which you will need for each step of the process.
Submit your application to the visa centre
Once you have completed your online application, all you have to do is submit it to your local visa centre. France-Visas will provide you with all necessary information on how and where to submit your application.
Track your visa application
Once your application has been submitted, track its progress and see how and when you can collect your passport and how to prepare for your trip to France.
Please note, once your application has been processed, your passport can be collected at the embassy by appointment only : Making an appointment to collect my passport
N.B.
Waiting times for appointments and for processing applications will vary depending on your nationality and the time of year. The waiting time can be up to two months.
Users are therefore asked to submit their visa applications well in advance of their departure date.
Students who start their studies in September are recommended to apply for their visa in June or July so that it can be delivered on time for the beginning of the academic year.
The embassy does not issue student visas for language courses.
Payments are made in Polish Zlotys, by Visa or Mastercard card, contactless payment or in cash.