General information

• > Application forms & other documents

  Short Stay Schengen Application Form Long stay form Financial guarantee for student visa Garantie Financiere / Financial guarantee (...)

• > ID picture requirements

  The picture is now scanned on the visa. The requirements concerning the pictures are consequently VERY important. The picture has to be taken ON (...)

• > Requirements for your passport

  Your passport can only be accepted by the visa officer if it meets the following requirements : Passport valid for at least three months beyond (...)

• > The medical insurance requirement

  Along with the other required documents needed to get a Schengen visa, all applicants have to present a medical insurance valid for the Schengen (...)

• > Processing fees

  According to regulation passed by the Council of European Union in 2003 (2003/454/CE), the applicants are now charged for the visa process. The (...)

• > Appointment system (Visas)

  The visa section of the French Consulate in Washington DC is open by appointment only.

• > Payment by credit card only

  Starting August 13th 2012, the visa section will only accept payment by credit card.

• > Where is located the Consulate General of France in Washington DC (...)

  The visa section is located in the French Embassy compound at 4101 Reservoir Road NW, Washington DC 20007. The closest transit transport from us (...)

• > How to read my visa sticker?

  Click here to find out how to read a visa sticker

• > Visa requirements for American passport holders

  1. Short Stay Visa Requirements : up to 90 days American passport holders are not required to obtain a visa prior to visiting France for up to (...)