Where and When to Apply

Where and when to apply at the France Visa Reception Centre.

  • If you intend to visit the France for short stay( tourism/business) and airport transit only.
  • If you intend to visit several Schengen countries, you must apply for a visa at the Embassy of the country of your main destination (i.e. where you spend the longest period of time). 
  • If you intend to visit several Schengen countries, but do not have a clear main destination, you should apply for a visa at the Embassy of the country of your first point of entry.