France visa: Detailed Step by Step Visa Application Guide for Nigerians

France is one of the largest countries on the continent of Europe, and it is bordered by 6 countries. France is known for its close to perfect scenery, little wonder why it is the most popular tourist destination in the world.
Paris is the capital of France. The official language is French, but English is the major immigrant language. The official currency of France is Euro.
Do you need a France visa from Nigeria? You are in the right place.

France Visa Types

There are two major categories of France visas and they include the Short stay and the Long stay visa. The duration of the short visa is 3 months. Any stay that would exceed 3 months would be classified as Long stay. Under these 2 categories, there are other different types of France visas and they include:

A – Airport Transit Visa

The airport transit visa is issued to persons that have flight stops at France airport, and are going to be on another flight from the same airport. These persons are not allowed to leave the airport through out their waiting period.

Transit Visa

The transit visa is issued to persons travelling from one country to another country and you have to pass through the territory of the Republic of France. This visa may be issued for one transit, or exceptionally for several transits. The duration of each transit case should not exceed five days.

Family Friend Visit Visa

Family Friend visit visa is issued to persons travelling to France to visit friends or relatives.a group passport. The visa has a validity of 30 days. Applicants for this visa need to provide invitation letters from their sponsors in France.

Business Visa

France business visa is issued to persons who want to attend or conduct business activities, meetings, symposiums, trade fairs or training in France.
The long stay visas include Study visas, Family Stay visas, Employment visas, Marriage visas, Medical visas and Re-entry visas.

France Visa Requirements

1. A valid Nigerian passport – at least 6 months validity
2. Duly filled and signed France Visa application form
3. A letter of invitation from sponsor
4. Official letter from employer addressed to the France Consulate with proof of wages (for employment visa applicants)
5. An original letter from applicant’s institution addressed to the France Consulate confirming status/attendance and duration of the course studies.
6. A confirmation of applicant’s Hotel reservation
7. Copies of applicant’s bank statement for the past 3 months.
8. Visa Application fee.
9. Travel visa insurance
10. Proof of accommodation

Applicants below the age of 18 years must provide the following documents:

1. A copy of birth certificate
2. A consent letter from Parents
3. Passport copy of the parent. A letter of consent is to be provided, otherwise National identity card.

France Visa Application

If you are applying for a France visa, you must know what type of visa that you need before commencing the application process. There are a few easy steps that you should follow and they are as follows:

Steps to Apply for a France Visa

1. Make a photocopy of your Nigerian passport data page
2. Make a photocopy of all your original documents
3. Fill the online form in capital letters and print it out
4. Go to the France visa application centre.
5. Pay your visa application fee
6. Append your signature to the application form

Where to get a France Visa Application Form

The France visa application form is available online. It should be downloaded and properly filled.

How and Where to Pay France Visa Fees

Applicants can pay their visa application fees and service fees in cash implant Bank teller counter at the Visa Application Centre. The visa application is incomplete without the payment of the processing fee. It is important that the cost of the France visa processing fee is usually decided by the France embassy and is not a constant amount.

How to Submit France Visa Application

Applicants should submit their fully completed questionnaire at the visa application centre. Applications can be submitted as early as 10 weeks before the intended date of departure. However, the application should be submitted at least 3 weeks to the applicant’s intended date of travel.

France Visa Processing Time

Generally, France visa processing times might take as long as 3 weeks.

How to Collect France Visa

The passport can be collected by the applicant or can be sent to the applicant through a courier service. If an applicant wants his passport sent through a courier service, he/she would have to specify during application.

Address and Location of France Embassy in Nigeria

France Embassy, Abuja

37, Udi Hills Street, Off Aso Drive
Maitama – Abuja
Telephone:+234-0805 949 97 86, +234-0803 958 75 47
Email: Cad.abuja-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr

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