Central African Republic, Djibouti, Mauritania visa
The French Consulate General is the representive of the Central African Republic, Djibouti, and Mauritania in the United Kingdom.
How to apply:
To book an appointment:
0207 073 1248 - This line is open from 9 to 12pm, Monday to Friday/
ls.londres-fslt diplomatie.gouv.fr
Applicants without booked appointments will not be admitted within the Consulate.
NO ENQUIRIES REGARDING SCHENGEN VISAS.
Applicants must apply at the following address:
French Consulate
6a Cromwell Road
London, SW7 2EW.
Documents required + photocopies:
The supporting documents are the same as for a Schengen visa, except for the travel insurance and the certificate of board and lodging which are not required.
The French Consulate insists on photocopies of the documents to be included with the application.
Please print this questionnaire, complete it and join it to your visa application.
1. A national passport or official travel document valid for more than 3 months beyond the validity of the requested visa, with at least 2 blank visa pages. Your British Residence permit (stamped in the passport or in the form of an identity card) must also exceed by more than 3 months the validity of the requested visa. If your British residency states the name of your spouse, fiancé(e), unmarried partner or child, please bring this person’s valid passport when you apply for your Schengen visa as well as an official proof of your relationship.
2. One application form duly completed and signed by the applicant (or the legal guardian for children). The form is the Schengen one.
3. 2 photographs. Please read photo guidance document
4. Proof of financial means of support: a recent bank statement or traveller’s cheques. A minimum of €56.20 - i.e. £55 - per day and per person is required.
5. A confirmed airline ticket from the United Kingdom to your final destination. If travelling on main land, you must contact the competent Embassy in France.
6. Proof of accommodation: A confirmed hotel reservation (depending on your application).
7.Discharge form duly completed and signed by the applicant
> > > Additional documents to be produced according to the applicant’s current occupation:
If employed:
8. An official up-to-date letter from your employer stating the position held within the company as well as your starting date;
9. Last 3 payslips.
If self-employed:
8. An up-to-date letter from your solicitor;
Or an up-to-date letter from your accountant;
Or an up-to-date letter from your Bank Manager;
Or an up-to-date letter from your local Chamber of Commerce.
If studying:
8. An official up-to-date letter from your school, college or university stating the type of studies, details of course and attendance record.
If you are an ’au-pair’:
9. A letter from your host family confirming the placement and describing the arrangements such as hours worked and pocket money details;
10. Employer’s valid passport or certified copy.
If you are a domestic worker - nanny, housekepper, carer, cleaner, etc.:
9. Work permit in the UK;
10. Your contract of employment;
11. Last 3 payslips;
12. Employer’s valid passport or certified copy;
13. Form E101 to be obtained from HM Revenue & Customs. For further information, visit http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/Health…
If unemployed and dependant:
8. An up-to-date letter from your spouse’s employer, as above;
9. Spouse’s valid passport;
10. Your civil marriage certificate with official translation if not in French or English. This official translation must be certified as a true copy by the Embassy/ Consulate of the country where your marriage was celebrated or by the legalisation bureau of the Foreign Office in GB.
If travelling on a business trip:
8. Letter of employer as above, confirming health insurance cover (medical cost + repatriation);
9. Formal invitation letter from the company, stating purposes and frequency of the business trip(s).
If minor (under 18):
8. Original Full Birth Certificate, stating both parents’ names, with official translation if not in French or English. This official translation must be certified as a true copy by your Embassy/ Consulate or by the legalisation bureau of the Foreign Office in GB. ;
9. Parents’ valid passports or certified copies if the parents are residing abroad.
If under the age of 18 and travelling to France without the parents or with one parent:
8. A parental authorisation to travel form, completed and signed by the parents or legal guardian authorising the child to travel and appointing the person responsible for him. This letter should be duly authenticated by a solicitor or Commissioner for Oaths, or by a Consular Officer of the applicants’ nationality;
9. Parents’ valid passports must be enclosed with the application, or certified copies if the parents are residing abroad;
10. Original Full Birth Certificate, stating both parents’ names, with official translation if not in French or English. This official translation must be certified as a true copy by your Embassy/ Consulate or by the legalisation bureau of the Foreign Office in GB.
If under the age of 18 and fostered:
8. An official up-to-date letter from the British social services authorising the trip. This letter must indicate the full name of the child, full name of the carer and the address and length of stay;
9. Carer’s valid passport
Ensure that all documents requested are provided.
If deemed necessary, additional documents may be requested.
Incomplete applications will not be dealt with: applicants will need to book another appointment to provide the lacking documents.
Visa application fee: : the same as for a Schengen visa
Delay:
Please expect a delay for the processing of your application.
If travelling to Mauritania, you are advised to wait before finalising your travel arrangement.
Validity:
The validity of the visa differs according to the country visited:
Central African Republic: visa valid for a maximum of 30 days
Djibouti: 1 to 10 days : visa valid for a maximum of 10 days
Mauritania: visas are issued only after consultation of the Mauritanian authorities (please expect a long delay).
You may also apply directly at the Embassy competent for UK /
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8 Rue Alfred Roll 75017 Paris
(00) 331 43 80 12 13
Fax (00) 331 43 80 06 05
Monday-Friday 09.00-13.00 & 14.00-17.00
Embassy of the Republic of Burkina Faso
16 Place Guy d’Arezzo Brussels B-1180
0032 2 3459912
Fax 0032 2 3450612
ambassade.burkina skynet.be
www.ambassadeduburkina.be
Monday-Friday 09.00-13.00 & 14.30-17.00
Embassy of the Central African Republic
30 Rue des Perchamps 75016 Paris
Embassy of the Republic of Djibouti
26 Rue Emile Ménier, 75116 Paris
0033 1 47 27 49 22
Fax 0033 1 45 53 50 53
webmaster ambdjibouti.org
www.ambdjibouti.org
Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania
5 Rue de Montevideo Paris 16 France
00 33 4504 8354
Embassy of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire
2 Upper Belgrave Street SW1X 8BJ
020 7235 6991
Fax 0207 259 5320
TELEX 23906 IVORY C
Monday-Friday 09.30-13:00 & 14:00-15:30
Embassy of the Gabonese Republic
27 Elvaston Place SW7 5NL
020 7823 9986
Fax 020-7584 0047
www.gaboneseembassy.org
Embassy of the Republic of Senegal
39 Marloes Road W8 6LA
020 7938 4048/020 7937 7237
Fax 020 7938 2546
senegalembassy hotmail.co.uk
www.senegalembassy.com