Passport Information :
U.S. Passport or passport of any other nationality, must have at least 6 months validity remaining from the date of entry into the country for which VISA has been requested for. If validity period is less than 6 months ETS will renew your passport (Fee's apply).
US CITIZENS DO NOT NEED A TOURIST/BUSINESS VISA TO ENTER THIS COUNTRY UP TO A PERIOD OF 90 DAYS
VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR NON US CITIZENS
France Tourist Visa
- Valid passport with at least 6 months validity (and an additional copy)
- 2 application forms legibily filled out and signed
- Proof of legal status in the United States (green card, valid visa, and an additional copy)
- 2 recent passport size photographs
- Financial guarentees, last 3 bank statements ( with a copy) and the last 3 paystubs (with a copy)
- Proof of health insurance with medical coverage while traveling abroad (with a copy)
- Confirmed hotel reservation (with a copy)
- A letter from the travel agent is acceptable when the aplication is submitted to the approval of the local authorities. The original ticket must be presented when the visa is issued.
France Business Visa
- Valid passport with at least 6 months validity (and an additional copy)
- 2 application forms legibly filled out and signed
- Proof of legal status in the United States (green card, valid visa, and an additional copy)
- 2 recent passport size photographs
- Financial guarantees, last 3 bank statements ( with a copy) and the last 3 pay stubs (with a copy)
- Proof of health insurance with medical coverage while traveling abroad (with a copy)
- Confirmed hotel reservation (with a copy)
- A letter from the travel agent is acceptable when the application is submitted to the approval of the local authorities. The original ticket must be presented when the visa is issued.
- Letter from the employer mentioning the date the applicant began working with the company and his position
- An official letter from the French company and a letter from the employer stating that the applicant is going on their behalf and taking full responsibility for all expenses incurred during the trip for the return to the United States (with a copy)
