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France Tourist/Visiting Visa (Schengen)

The following information and procedures apply for France Visiting/Tourist Visa processing:

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Visa Requirement

  1. Filled France Schengen visa form
  2. A valid international passport with a minimum of 6 months remaining validity and at least 3 consecutive blank pages
  3. Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background
  4. Copy of Biodata page of International Passport
  5. 3-Months bank statement with reference letter from the bank
  6. NIN Slip/Card
  7. Travel Insurance (inclusive)
  8. Hotel Reservation
  9. Flight Reservation
  10. Cover letter stating the purpose of visit
    1. Self-Introduction Letter
  11. Copies of previous visas & stamps - if any
  12. Supporting Document:
    1. Employee
      1. Introduction letter from the workplace -stating the purpose of visit and leave dates
      2. Payslip (6-months duration)
      3. Office ID(optional)
    2. Entrepreneur/Self-Employed
      1. CAC Certificate of Incorporation
      2. CO2 Form - we will advise
      3. Tax clearance
  13. Documents of any financial or investment portfolio - if any
  14. Marriage certificate - if married
  15. Birth certificate of child/children, if travelling with kids
  16. IF SPONSORED -
    1. Letter of Sponsorship by Sponsor
  17. FOR AGE BELOW 18 YEARS
    1. Birth Certificate
    2. Copy of Biodata page of Parent
    3. Signed Letter of Consent from Parent
  18. COVID-19 Vaccine certificate


Note:

  1. Physical/Self-Submission is required in Lagos or Abuja for biometrics capture.
  2. Other supporting documents may be required if the need arises or based on evaluation.

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