Visa website of the French Consulate General in London
Welcome to the Visa homepage of the French Consulate General in London.
ATTENTION:
Any false statements may lead to your application being rejected or to the annulment of a visa already granted and may also render you liable to prosecution under the law of the Schengen state which deals with the application.
Please note that, as from the 27/02/2008, nationals from Bangladesh, Belarus, Nigeria and Vietnam must expect a delay for the study of their applications.
Domestic workers accompanying their employers to France must, prior to applying for a Schengen visa, obtain a temporary work permit from the competent French Authorities (art. R. 341 – 1 du code de travail). [Please visit this website for further information, and download the form (Cerfa 13653-01) needed to be sent to the local "prefecture".
Church Members going to France to visit a religious congregation must provide, in lieu of the Certificate of Board and Lodging, this form, downloadable here,completed and signed by their host. This document will need to be produced when entering France.
South African Temporary passports are no longer recognised by the French authorities.
Dishonest practices:
Booking an appointment is free of charge on our website. The French Consulate condemns companies that charge visa nationals for this service. We therefore reserve the right of cancelling those appointments.
The visa administrative fees CANNOT be paid by using PAYPAL.
Original documents and photocopies are requested.
Please note that photocopies cannot be made at the Consulate.
Visa Nationals whose applications are submitted to consultation (see ’Do you need a visa…’ page) must also provide photocopies of their travel document as well as a self-addressed stamped envelope to be informed of the outcome of their visa applications.
To find out if you need a visa issued by the French Consulate General in London:
Do you need a visa? How long will it take to obtain it? Do I need to attend the Visa Section?
Do you need a visa from the French Consulate General, i.e. if France your main destination?
To apply for your visa:
You need to book an appointment to attend the Visa Section:appointment system
You may be eligible for a postal application: postal application
To consult the list of requested documents:
Different types of visa issued by the French Consulate General and how to apply
Application forms and «parental authorisation for a minor to travel»
Visa application fee
Further information:
What is a Schengen visa?
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact us
Be advised that the legislation may be amended between the day you book your appointment and the day you attend the Visa Section. Please consult this website to check any updates.