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France Visa Photo Requirements

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Create photos for France Schengen visa - tourist, business, student, and long-stay visa applications. Size: 35×45mm.

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35×45mm
Schengen

French Visa Types

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Tourist Visa (C)

Schengen Short-Stay

  • • Up to 90 days in 180 days
  • • Tourism, family visits
  • • Valid for all Schengen

€80

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Student Visa (D)

Long-Stay (VLS-TS)

  • • University studies
  • • Language courses 3+ months
  • • Campus France required

€99

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Work Visa (D)

Long-Stay

  • • Employed worker
  • • Passeport Talent
  • • Seasonal worker

€99

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Family Visa (D)

Long-Stay

  • • Spouse of French national
  • • Family reunification
  • • Dependent children

€99

Photo Specifications

Size Requirements

Photo Size 35 × 45 mm
In Inches 1.38 × 1.77 inches
Digital Size 413 × 531 px
Face Coverage 70-80%
Photos Required 2 copies

Embassy Standards

  • White or light gray background
  • Taken within last 6 months
  • Full face, front view
  • Neutral expression, no smile
  • High quality, sharp focus
  • No glasses (recommended)
  • No headwear (religious exceptions)

Where to Apply

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TLScontact

Main visa processing partner for France

  • • India, Pakistan, Bangladesh
  • • Middle East, North Africa
  • • Most Asian countries
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French Consulate

Direct application in some countries

  • • USA, Canada
  • • UK, Australia
  • • Some European countries
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Campus France

For student visa applications

  • • Study in France program
  • • Pre-visa interview required
  • • Etudes en France portal

Processing Times & Fees

Visa Type Processing Fee
Schengen Tourist (C) 15 days €80
Schengen Business (C) 15 days €80
Student Visa (D - VLS-TS) 2-8 weeks €99
Work Visa (D) 2-8 weeks €99
Family Visa (D) 2-12 weeks €99
Children (6-12 years) Same €40
Children (under 6) Same Free

* Service fees from TLScontact are additional (typically €25-40)

Popular Destinations in France

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Paris

Eiffel Tower, Louvre

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Loire Valley

Châteaux, Wine

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French Riviera

Nice, Cannes

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French Alps

Chamonix, Skiing

Required Documents (Tourist Visa)

Mandatory

  • Valid passport (3+ months after return)
  • Visa application form
  • 2 biometric photos (35×45mm)
  • Travel insurance (€30,000 coverage)
  • Flight reservation (round-trip)
  • Hotel booking / accommodation proof
  • Bank statements (3-6 months)

Supporting Documents

  • Cover letter (purpose of visit)
  • Employment letter / leave approval
  • Income proof (salary slips, ITR)
  • Invitation letter (if visiting someone)
  • Detailed travel itinerary
  • Previous Schengen visas (if any)

Common Photo Mistakes

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Smiling

Neutral expression only

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Dark Background

White/light gray only

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Wrong Size

Must be 35×45mm exactly

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Low Quality

Must be sharp, clear

Frequently Asked Questions

Is France visa difficult to get?
France has a relatively high Schengen visa approval rate (around 85%). Key factors for success:
  • Strong financial documentation
  • Clear and realistic travel itinerary
  • Ties to home country (employment, property, family)
  • Valid travel insurance covering €30,000
  • Previous travel history (especially to Europe/developed countries)
Can I visit other Schengen countries with French visa?
Yes! A French Schengen visa allows you to travel to all 27 Schengen countries:

Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland.

Apply to France if it's your main destination or first entry point.

What is VLS-TS student visa?
VLS-TS (Visa Long Séjour valant Titre de Séjour) is a special long-stay visa that functions as a residence permit for the first year:
  • Valid for studies longer than 4 months
  • No need for separate residence permit initially
  • Must be validated within 3 months of arrival
  • Allows part-time work (up to 964 hours/year)
  • Requires Campus France procedure first
When should I apply for France visa?
Recommended timing:
  • Earliest: 6 months before travel
  • Ideal: 4-6 weeks before travel
  • Latest: 15 working days before travel

Apply earlier during summer (June-August) and Christmas holidays as processing times can extend to 45 days.

Related Photo Types

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French Passport Photo

For French citizens' passport and CNI.

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Schengen Visa Photo

Universal Schengen requirements.

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