Step 1: Log on to the visa website of China-Chile visa center entrusted by the French Embassy and register online.
Step 2: Prepare the visa application materials: Answer a few simple questions on the website of the visa center to get a list of materials, and you need to prepare the application materials according to this list.
Step 3: Make an appointment online and print the appointment notice: You can choose a suitable time to submit your visa application online. Please print your appointment notice. Please note that if you fail to apply by appointment, your personal registration information will be automatically deleted on the day of appointment. If you want to make a new appointment, you need to register again.
Step 4: Submit the materials to the China-Chile Visa Reception Center in France: Bring your appointment notice, materials required for visa application and your passport to the China-Chile Visa Reception Center in France on time to avoid unnecessary waiting.
Step 5: Submit materials: The staff will check whether the materials you have prepared are complete and meet the requirements of the French Embassy in China. In the case of incomplete application materials, you can supplement the copies of documents provided by the center, or submit the application directly (the possibility of refusal is relatively high). If you don't want to submit an application with incomplete materials, you can log in to our website with the same TLScontact account within three days and make a new appointment.
Step 6: Pay visa fee and visa service fee: Pay visa fee and visa service fee in cash or credit card (China UnionPay only) at the visa center.
Step 7: Inquire about the application process: You can log on to the visa website in Chile, China at any time and inquire about the visa application process through your personal page.
Step 8: Get your passport: When your passport is sent back to the China-Chile Visa Acceptance Center in France, you will be notified to get it by SMS. Please bring the original and photocopy of your ID card and the proof sheet of the application form when you get your passport.
If the visa officer passes your application, he will put a French Schengen visa on your passport.
Applicants can submit visa applications at least 90 days in advance (based on the planned date of arrival in Schengen). The French Embassy suggests that you arrange your application as soon as possible.
Since 2014,65438+10.27 and the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France, the processing period for French citizens to apply for individual short-term visas in France has been shortened to 48 hours. The visa processing time starts from the time when the complete application materials are submitted to the visa processing center (except holidays and weekends). While enjoying the speed increase, please count your own time and avoid holidays and weekends so as not to delay the application.
To apply for a French tourist visa, you generally need to fill in/prepare the following materials:
1. Passport and old passport: the original personal passport valid for more than 6 months, the last page of the passport is signed with black charcoal pen (Chinese name), and the passport has at least 2 consecutive blank visa pages.
2. Three color photos: the photos must be recent photos within half a year, with passport photo size (3.5X4.5) and white background on the front.
3. Completed application form
4. Original and photocopy of the household registration book
5. Original and photocopy of ID card
6. Original and photocopy of marriage certificate (if any)
7. Bank certificate: the original statement of the salary card or pension bank card in the applicant's name for nearly 3-6 months must be stamped with the official seal of the bank, with a balance of at least 30,000 yuan. If there is no payroll, a bank debit card entry and exit statement for nearly 3-6 months shall be provided, and the official seal of the bank shall be affixed, with a balance of at least 30,000 yuan.
8. Automobile title certificate and real estate title certificate (optional)
9. The applicant's business license or organization code certificate.
10. Original employment certificate (in English or French), which requires the original certificate issued by the employer, indicating the name, position and monthly income of the party concerned, and allowing him to take time off to go to France. The certification materials must indicate the address and contact information of the employer, affix the company seal, and write down the position and name of the person in charge who issued the certificate and sign it. (If it is difficult to make, you can provide blank stationery with seal.)
1 1,1minors under the age of 8 also need to provide documents such as kinship, entrustment certificate and school certificate.
12. Retirees prepare retirement certificates
13. Itinerary plan: including a copy of the air ticket order for the travel itinerary, departure and return from China, and the whole reservation record of Yudi Hotel at 9: 00.
14,/kloc-minors under the age of 0/8 or unemployed people need the original salary card statement of their parents or spouses for nearly 3-6 months, notarized certificate and proof of kinship.
15. Original medical insurance: medical insurance that is valid in Schengen countries and costs more than 30,000 euros.
In addition, I would like to remind you that if the place where your passport is issued is inconsistent with your long-term residence, you must provide official proof of your long-term residence, such as a temporary residence permit; All notarial certificates need to be certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.