Visa type: Tourist visa (Schengen)
Applying method: French Visa Center
Visa Center official website: .tlscontact.com/cnBJS2fr/login.php? l=zh_CN
Acceptance time: Monday to Friday 8:30-12:30, 13:30-16:30 (reservation required)
Acceptance method: Submit in person
p>Visa validity: up to 5 years
Stay time: up to 90 days
Processing time: generally 48 hours
Visa fee: 60 euros (448 yuan, January 2017) visa fee + 221 yuan service fee
Material requirements:
1. Two identical recent color photos with white background (nearly 6 years old) Photographed within 1 month) measures 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, front without crown.
2. The original short-term Schengen visa application form filled out in English or French and signed by the applicant himself.
1) The signature should be consistent with the signature on the passport and power of attorney, that is, the same letters, pinyin or Chinese characters.
2) Short-term Schengen visa form: Please note the time, location and signature in items 36, 37 and the last column of the last page of the form.
3) Minor applicants under 18 years old: The application form must be signed by a parent or legal guardian. Note: Please do not sign the names of minors. Please add "Father"/"Mother"/"Guardian" next to your signature. Labeled in English/French. It is recommended that both parents sign at the same time. Age is determined by whether you are 18 years old or older on the date of submission of application.
3. Air ticket orders departing and returning from China
4. Proof of work unit: a letter of certification issued by the employer (English document or Chinese document with English translation), required Use the company's official letterhead with official seal, signature, and clearly indicate the date and the following information:
The address, phone and fax number of the company you work for; the name and position of the signing person of the company you work for; the name of the applicant , position, income and working years; the purpose of the visit; the company retains the applicant’s position certificate; the party responsible for the expenses and the leave permission certificate. If the original document is in Chinese, a French or English translation must be provided
5. Incumbent personnel: Copy of business license/organization code/public institution legal person certificate (or similar functional materials) (with official company seal). Freelancers are not required to provide this.
6. Unemployed, students, other married:
1) Spouse’s work unit certification requirements: issued by the applicant’s spouse’s work unit, must use the company’s official letterhead It should be stamped with the official seal, signed by the person in charge of the company, and marked with the date and the following information:
※ The address, telephone and fax number of the company where you work;
※ The name of the signing person of the company where you work. and position;
※ The name, position, income and working years of the applicant’s spouse.
If the original document is in Chinese, an English or French translation must be provided
2) Notarized marriage certificate certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China (including translation) and a copy
7. Retirees: retirement certificate or certificate of retirement
8. Students:
1) School enrollment certificate or recent graduation certificate: issued by the school stating the name of the party concerned , the grade of study and the original certificate that allows him to take leave to go to France. The certificate must indicate the address and contact information of the school, and be stamped with the official seal of the school. The title and name of the person in charge of issuing the certificate must also be written and signed by him.
School enrollment certificate or copy of the latest diploma
2) Valid student ID (no need to provide high school education or below).
9. Copies of the household registration pages of all members in my household registration book.
10. Minors (under 18 years old):
1) Proof of employment of father or financial guarantor
Minor applicants are not accompanied by their parents Travel information must be provided.
※ The certification letter issued by the employer must be on the company’s official letterhead, stamped with the official seal, signed, and clearly dated and with the following information:
※ The address of the company where you are employed, Telephone and fax numbers;
※ The name and position of the company’s signatory;
※ The name, position, income, working years and working location of the father or guarantor (current service unit City)
※ Father’s or financial guarantor’s employment certificate, translated copy
If the original document is in Chinese, a French or English translation must be provided
2 )Employment certificate of the mother or financial guarantor
Must be provided if the minor applicant does not travel with his parents.
※ The certification letter issued by the employer must be on the company’s official letterhead, stamped with the official seal, signed, and clearly dated and with the following information:
※ Address of the company where you are employed, Telephone and fax numbers;
※ The name and position of the company’s signatory;
※ The name, position, income, working years and working location of the mother or guarantor (current service unit city)
※ Mother’s or financial guarantor’s employment certificate, translated copy
If the original document is in Chinese, a French or English translation must be provided
3 ) The original and/or copy of the birth medical certificate certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, the Chinese embassy abroad or the Provincial Foreign Affairs Office (including English or French translation) shall be retained by the embassy or consulate.
4) Notarized relative permission certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China or the Chinese embassy abroad or the Provincial Foreign Affairs Office (the original document contains English or French translation)
Must be submitted by the minor’s parents Or the signature of the legal guardian, and the permission must specify the identity of the person responsible for the minor's stay in the Schengen area.
If the child goes abroad alone or only one of his parents accompanies him, this must be provided.
11. Bank current passbook or current bank card (except credit card) in and out statements for the past three months (if the applicant is under 18 years old or unemployed, current statements from parents or spouse can also be provided)
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12. Other proofs of fixed income: real estate certificate, driving license, etc. (optional)
13. Itinerary (in English or French) must cover France and other Schengen countries, or France overseas All itineraries for provinces/overseas territories clearly indicate the dates of stay, countries, cities, tourist attractions and other specific contents. (A reservation for transportation can be attached)
14. Medical insurance applicable to Schengen countries must cover medical insurance and repatriation costs, and the medical insurance coverage shall not be less than 30,000 euros (approximately 300,000 euros) RMB), must cover the entire stay in the Schengen Area.
15. Declaration of application for multiple-entry visa from one to five years (only applicable to renewal of multiple-entry visa from one to five years)
16. Passport
Private passport or other valid travel documents must be valid for three months beyond the validity period of the visa applied for, and must have at least two blank pages for the visa. The passport issuance period cannot exceed ten years. The first five pages of your passport (remarks page with content), and copies of all visa pages with visas or stamps.
17. Old passports
If you have held one or more old passports, you must provide the first five pages of the passport (remarks page with content), and all passports with visas or stamps Copy of stamped visa page.
18. Supplementary questions for Schengen visa application (divided into Beijing, Guangzhou, Chengdu and Shenyang consular districts, and Shanghai and Wuhan consular districts)