Business visa to France

Business visa to France

A business visa, obtained at the invitation of a commercial organisation, allows you to stay legally in France, but it does not provide the opportunity to carry out full-fledged labour activity.

 

To obtain a simplified business visa to France, the following documents are required:

 

  • An official written invitation from a business partner in France.
  • A certificate from your place of work, containing information about your position and salary, if you plan to pay the costs of your stay in France on your own.
  • A bank statement confirming that you have a sufficient amount of money in your account (from 1000 euros), if you will pay for your stay on your own.
  • A copy of the passport of the Russian Federation.
  • A standard format photograph.

This minimum package of documents will facilitate the process of obtaining a business visa for your trip to France.

 

Initial stage

  • To obtain a business visa to France under the simplified regime, you can send a ready package of documents yourself or via courier service. You do not need to make an appointment or attend in person to submit your documents.
  • Just make sure that your application package contains all the necessary documents as indicated in the previous message and that they are submitted in accordance with the requirements of the French Consulate.
  • Be sure to follow the directions and instructions provided by the consular office or visa application centre to avoid possible delays or visa refusals.

 

 

Key steps in applying for a visa

Document preparation:

  • this step involves collecting all the necessary documents such as an invitation from a business partner in France, a work certificate, a bank statement, a copy of your passport and a photograph. You can perform this task yourself or seek help from specialists, such as VFS France Moscow.
  • Sending the package of documents to the consulate: in case you choose the simplified visa processing mode, the visa centre staff can take care of sending your package of documents to the consulate. This simplifies the process and frees you from the necessity of personal presence when submitting documents.
  • Receive notification of visa readiness: Once your application has been processed, you will receive a notification that your visa is ready. You can track the status of your application online or at the filing location.

Stages of visa processing 

 

Stages of visa processing and obtaining a visa

Obtaining a business visa at the invitation of a commercial organisation to France involves the following stages:

 

  • Waiting for documents to be processed: the processing time can vary from 7 to 30 days, depending on the specific circumstances and the workload of the consulate. If additional questions arise or additional checks are required, the processing time may be extended.
  • Notification of Visa Readiness: Once the processing is complete, you will be notified that your visa is ready. You will be able to collect it yourself or use the courier service.
  • Biometric data submission: if you have not submitted biometric data before or if it has been more than 5 years since your last procedure, you may be required to undergo a fingerprint scan. A date and time for this procedure will be arranged by the specialists.
  • It is important to remember that timelines and procedures may vary slightly depending on the specific requirements of the French consulate and your individual situation.

 

Detals

 

To ensure that the invitation for a business visa to France meets the standards and speeds up the visa application process, you need to make sure of the following mandatory requirements:

 

  • Language of the invitation: the invitation must be in French or English.
  • Mandatory information: the invitation must contain the following mandatory information:

Company contact information and details:

  • Personal data of the invitee, including full name, date of birth, and possibly indication of position and social status.
  • Data from the foreigner’s passport, including serial number and other identification information.
  • Exact dates of stay in France on a business invitation.
  • The purpose of the trip, such as participation in a conference, exhibition and other events.
  • Multiple-entry visa: for a multiple-entry visa, a reason must be stated, such as planned regular trips to attend events throughout the year. These details should also be stated in the invitation.
  • By ensuring that the invitation contains all the necessary information and fulfils the requirements, you will increase your chances of quickly and successfully obtaining a business visa for travelling to France.

 

 

Financial costs

 

In addition to the mandatory information, if the financial costs of the stay are covered by the French party, this should be reflected in the invitation. Here is how this can be done:

  • Financial support: it must be stated in the invitation that the costs of the stay will be covered by the French party. This must be clearly stated in the text of the invitation.
  • Financial guarantee: attach to the invitation a statement of the company’s financial capacity that confirms its ability to cover the expenses of the invitee. This can be a financial statement or other documentation that confirms the financial stability of the company.
  • Certifying documents: do not forget to certify the letter for a business visa with the signature and seal of a competent person of the company. This will make the document official and convince the consular services of its authenticity.

 

Documents required

 

  • Passport data: originals and copies of domestic and foreign passport.
  • Applicant’s Questionnaire: a completed applicant’s questionnaire in French or English.
  • Business Invitation: original business invitation and a copy from a legal entity registered in France.
  • Photographs: two biometric photos with sides 35×45 mm.
  • Certificate of employment: a certificate of employment in Russian, indicating your position and salary.
  • Bank statement: bank statement of sufficient funds on your account (not less than 720 euros).
  • Consent for processing personal data: a document with your consent to the processing of personal information.
  • Transport and hotel reservation: confirmed reservation of transport tickets and hotel rooms.
  • Health insurance: medical insurance valid during your stay in the European Union.
  • By seeking the help of specialists, you can avoid the risk of disrupting your trip due to possible errors and mistakes in the documents.
  • Important note: You will need a bimetric document for foreign trips

 

Cost of the service

  • 500 Euro

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