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Check the estimated wait time for a nonimmigrant visa interview appointment at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

Note: Please check the individual Embassy or Consulate website to determine if your case is eligible for a waiver of the in-person interview.

Applicants scheduling visa appointments in a location different from their place of residence should check post websites for nonresident wait times.

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The estimated wait time to receive a nonimmigrant visa interview appointment at a U.S. embassy or consulate and is based on workload and staffing and can vary from week to week. The information provided is an estimate and does not guarantee the availability of an appointment.

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Wait times for applicants eligible for Interview Waiver are applicable only for locations where applicants schedule appointments to submit their passport and any required documents to a U.S. embassy or consulate. The wait time estimate does not account for the time required for a consular officer to adjudicate the application nor mailing time of passports or other documents. Refer to the website of the Embassy or Consulate Visa Section where you will apply to determine your eligibility for Interview Waiver and for instructions for submitting a nonimmigrant visa application. Note that applicants must be a national or resident of the country where they are applying to be eligible to apply via Interview Waiver.

Qualifications for an Expedited Interview Appointment

Consular sections overseas may be able to expedite your interview date if there is an urgent, unforeseen situation such as a funeral, medical emergency, or school start date. The process to request an expedited nonimmigrant visa interview varies by location. You should refer to the instructions on the website of the Embassy or Consulate Visa Section  where you will interview, or on their online appointment scheduling site. You will need to provide proof of the need for an earlier appointment.

In all cases : You must first submit the online visa application form (DS-160), pay the application fee, and schedule the first available interview appointment. Only at this point will a consular section consider your request for an expedited appointment.

Note: Travel for the purpose of attending weddings and graduation ceremonies, assisting pregnant relatives, participating in an annual business/academic/professional conference, or enjoying last-minute tourism does not qualify for expedited appointments. For such travel, please schedule a regular visa appointment well in advance.

These estimates do not include time required for administrative processing, which may affect some applications. When administrative processing is required, the timing will vary based on individual circumstances of each case.

There are only two possible outcomes for U.S. visa applications. The consular officer will either issue or refuse the visa. If a visa applicant has not established that he or she is eligible for a visa, the consular officer must refuse that application. However, some refused visa applications may require further administrative processing. When administrative processing is required, the consular officer will inform the applicant at the end of the interview. The duration of the administrative processing will vary based on the individual circumstances of each case. At the conclusion of the administrative processing period, the consular officer might conclude that an applicant is now qualified for the visa for which he or she applied. The officer may also conclude that the applicant remains ineligible for a visa. Visa applicants are reminded to apply early for their visas, well in advance of the anticipated travel date.

Important Notice:   Except in cases of emergency travel (i.e. serious illnesses, injuries, or deaths in your immediate family), before making inquiries about status of administrative processing, applicants should wait at least 180 days from the date of interview or submission of supplemental documents, whichever is later.

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How to Secure Your France Visa Appointment as an Indian

Last Update: 09-02-2024

Aditya Jain

Do Indians Need to Book a France Visa Appointment?

Yes, Indians must book an France visa appointment India to submit a visa application to VFS Global visa application centre (VAC). Prior to scheduling your appointment, complete the online visa application form on the official French website France-Visas. Clearly indicate the "City of submission of application" where you intend to submit your visa application.

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Introduction, when should i start booking my appointment for a france visa, how do i book a visa appointment for france, tips for a smooth france visa appointment for indians.

Requirements For a France Schengen Visa for Indians

Planning a trip to France and need a visa? Securing an appointment at the preferred time can be challenging due to the limited available slots. Consider applying with Teleport for simple and convenient France appointment booking.

Learn the ins and outs of securing your appointment with our easy-to-follow guide. For Indians, booking an appointment through VFS Global is a key step in the visa application process. Get to know the essential documents needed for a France Schengen visa, along with guidelines for your appointment day, biometrics information, and exemptions. 

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You can book your France vfs appointments through VFS Global, but it's important to note that these slots are limited and can be a bit challenging to secure. To ensure a smoother process and avoid any complications, it's highly advisable to initiate your visa application at least 30 days prior to your planned travel date. Use Teleport for a convenient and streamlined France visa application appointment booking.

Apply for your France Visa through Teleport (Appointment Booking Included)

If you choose to apply for a France visa through Teleport, the process becomes more streamlined as Teleport will handle the France appointment booking on your behalf. Follow these steps:

Step 1: Start your Application:

Visit Teleport's France Application portal. Initiate your visa application by clicking 'Start Application'.

Step 2: Fill in your details and pay the fees:

Enter your basic passport and travel details and proceed to pay the fees which can be either partial or full based on your choice.

Step 3: Appointment Booking

After you have filled in your details and paid the fees, Teleport will assign you a relationship manager who will book your VFS appointment on your behalf.

Step 4: Visit VFS Visa Application Centre Attend your scheduled appointment at the nearby VFS Visa Application Centre and do not forget to bring all the required documents with the appointment slip.

Step 5: Submit Biometrics:

At the centre, your fingerprints and a photo will be collected using a digital finger scanner that captures images of all 10 fingers.

If you possess a biometric Schengen visa that was issued by the French consulate within the last 59 months, your previously collected biometric data may be reused for your current application for France visa.

After your appointment, choose to have your passport couriered or pick it up personally from the visa centre.

France visa appointment available dates in India are limited and Teleport minimises complications associated with self-booking and provides a more convenient and efficient process.

Teleport’s Expert Tip

Arrive at the VFS Visa Application centre at least 30 minutes early to ensure entry, as there might be restrictions if you're late, or you may be required to pay a premium for entry.

Direct Booking Through VFS Global Visa Application Centre

For those opting to apply directly through VFS Global Visa Application Centre in India, follow these steps to book your appointment:

Step 1: Start your Application

Visit the official France-Visas website and click on "Start your visa application"

Step 2: Fill out the online visa application form

Login or create your account to fill in the visa application form and attach a photo to it as specified in the photo requirements for France visa

Step 3: Login or create a VFS account

After you complete filling your visa application form, you then need to create an account with VFS to schedule your appointment.

Step 4: Book your Appointment

After submitting your visa application, book an appointment at VFS Visa Application Centre for biometric data collection, which includes fingerprints and a photo.

Once you've made the appointment, you'll receive a confirmation email along with your appointment letter.

If you're applying as a family or group, remember that each member must schedule their individual appointments.

Step 5: Visit the Visa Application Centre

On the scheduled day, submit your fully completed visa application form and required documents at the designated VFS Global Visa Application Centre. 

You must personally submit your fully completed visa application form and documents at one of the designated Visa Application Centers unless directed otherwise.

Choose a Visa Application Centre

Step 6: Pay your visa fees

Pay your VFS appointment fee i.e.  Euro 19.25 (INR 1,850/-) at the visa application centre.

Step 7: Track your application 

You can track your visa application status using the VFS online application tracking tool .

If you're facing difficulty finding open slots for France visa application, you have the flexibility to reserve them from any location across the country, not limited to your passport or residential region. To expedite your appointment, explore different locations to discover the most suitable and accessible slot for your requirements.

On the day of your appointment, please follow these guidelines:

Arrival Time: Aim to arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled appointment. Attendance is mandatory; no one else can attend on your behalf.

Note: If you happen to miss your scheduled appointment, please be aware that rescheduling is not permitted, and no refunds will be issued for the application fee. To make changes to your appointment date, it is only possible to do so up to 5 working days before the scheduled date.

Documentation: Bring all required documents in both original and copy forms. Do not forget to bring your appointment slip, passport and Schengen visa application form.

Fee Payment: If you haven't paid your visa fee online, payment can be made at the centre.

Biometric Information Collection: At the centre, your fingerprints and photograph will be collected. This is a non-intrusive process using a digital finger scanner that captures images of all 10 digits. A digital photo will also be taken. Ensure your fingertips are free from temporary decorations like mehndi, cuts, abrasions, or other markings, as these may affect your ability to provide acceptable finger scans.

Exemptions to Biometrics:

You may be exempted from providing biometric data (fingerprints) if:

• You are under 6 years of age (though a photo is still required).
• If you have provided your fingerprints previously within the last 59 months.
• The collection of fingerprints is physically impossible, supported by a medical certificate.
• You are a Head of State, a member of national Governments, or part of official delegations travelling for official purposes.

Photograph Guidelines: Your digital photograph should display your full face. Avoid wearing sunglasses, tinted spectacles, or head coverings, unless for religious or ethical reasons. Bright-coloured clothing is recommended over light-coloured attire.

Accompanying Children: Children under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult (not VFS Global staff).

No Electronic Items: Avoid bringing electronic items like laptops, watches and pen drives as you might need to submit it to the authorities and it may charge you to book a locker. 

Prepare all necessary documents in advance, including photocopies, to avoid expensive printing fees at the VFS centre. Having everything ready beforehand is advisable.

Mandatory Documents

Supporting documents.

In conclusion, securing a France visa appointment is a crucial step for Indian travellers. The process can be simplified by choosing the right approach. Teleport offers a streamlined experience by handling appointment bookings on behalf of applicants, minimising complexities. 

Alternatively, for those applying directly through VFS Global, a step-by-step guide ensures a smooth France visa appointment India booking process. Remember to adhere to documentation requirements, arrive on time, and be prepared for the biometric information collection. 

Whether opting for Teleport's assistance or the direct approach, careful preparation and understanding the guidelines will contribute to a successful France visa application experience. 

Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions or need assistance. Our dedicated team is ready to provide guidance and support.

Call us at +91 73148 52914 or reach out to us on WhatsApp .

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Attention Visa applicants

1. Due to the exceptionally high volume of visa applications, the appointment calendar for visas is full for several weeks. Therefore, it is recommended that you start your application at least eight weeks before the planned departure date. The Embassy of France in India is doing its best to reduce delays. Thank you for your understanding.

2. With effect from 27 April 2021, all Indian nationals in transit through the international zone of a French airport on their way to another country will require an airport transit visa (ATV) . The following categories are exempt from this visa (ATV):

• Holders of a valid uniform visa, a national long-stay visa, or a residence permit issued by a Schengen State;
• Holders of valid residence permits issued by another EU or EEA (European Economic Area) State, or Andorra, Canada, Japan, Monaco, San Marino, or the United States, guaranteeing the right to re-entry;
• Holders of valid visa for another EU or EEA (European Economic Area) State, Canada, Japan, or the United States, or returning after having used the said visa;
• Families of European Union nationals;
• Indian official or diplomatic passport holders;

Visa applications submitted in India are examined by the French consulates in Mumbai (Bombay), Chennai / Puducherry (Pondichéry), Kolkata (Calcutta), Bengaluru (Bangalore), and the visa section of the Embassy of France in Delhi. Only these Consulates and the Embassy are authorised to take decisions about visas.

For general information and preparing, submitting and tracking your application, log on to France-visas , the official website for visa application to France.

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Applying for a French visa in Bhutan

France has signed an agreement with Denmark for the delivery of French visas in Bhutan.

You can apply for a French visa through the portal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark : https://indien.um.dk/en/travel-and-residence/how-to-apply-for-a-visa/

You can then visit the VFS Global office in Thimphu where you will hand in your signed cover letter, supporting documents, passport and have your biometrics captured.

Visa applications by Afghan nationals

The competence of the Visa Section of the Embassy of France in New Delhi has been extended to Afghan nationals. Afghan nationals can now apply for their visas, in particular for family reunification and reunion, at VFS New Delhi.

We do not accept applications by email. Paper applications must be submitted to VFS in New Delhi.

VFS Global in New Delhi : [email protected] +91-22-6786-6014 // +91-22-6201-8418

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How to Find the US Visa Appointment Available Dates

Written by US VISA APPOINTMENTS on May 26, 2020 . Posted in Blog .

Finding the US visa appointment available dates is crucial to your travel arrangements. But how exactly does this date availability work? Find out ways to schedule online your appointment date. It doesn’t matter where you are applying from, as a nonimmigrant US visa applicant, there are some appointments you will have to keep during your US visa application process. To have a hitch-free application process, you need to understand how US visa appointment date availability works. This will help you prepare and position yourself for favorable dates for all your appointments. Getting your desirable dates during your visa application will help in your travel plans.  This article explains how to schedule online your visa appointments date with ease.

Us Visa Appointment Date Availability

Everything about the US visa application process is step by step. If you are a nonimmigrant applicant, your journey to the United States from your home country will start from completing Form DS-160 , Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application.

If you are an immigrant applicant, your application process will be initiated by your sponsor who is based in the US. Once the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has approved your sponsor’s petition to sponsor your visa, then the following processes will be continued by you right from your home country.

In any case, you cannot travel to the United States until you have been granted a visa by a US consulate or embassy. And in most cases, you cannot have a visa unless you schedule and keep US visa appointments. The visa appointments may include biometrics screening, immigration medical exam, and/or an interview.

Just like every other official appointment, you can’t just show up at the consulate or embassy. You also cannot just go to a visa application center without prior notice. This is why every applicant will need to schedule online their US visa appointment available dates. If you are planning to travel to the US, the following is a step-by-step guide on how to schedule online your visa appointments.

Steps to Finding us visa appointment available dates

Complete form-ds160.

This is the first thing in your application process. The form must be completed by providing answers to every required item. You cannot schedule your visa appointments without first completing the form. You will start your online visa application by choosing the location where you are to apply for your US visa.

After clicking your destination out of the options there, then click on “Start an Application,” if you are applying for the US visa for the first time. Once that’s done, you will need to complete the security question. Ensure that you choose the question you will comfortably remember, as you will need it for your next log in on the website. This will be followed by personal questions. 

When filling the forms, ensure that all necessary information and documents are provided. You may also need to answer questions regarding your travel itinerary. If you have embarked on an international trip before, either to the US or other country(s), you may be asked to provide dates of some of your past trips. Once the form has been completed, you will be shown a confirmation page with a 10-digit barcode. Print the confirmation page and keep it. The barcode will be needed to schedule online your visa appointment and during other stages of your application. 

Pay Your Visa Application Fee

You will need to pay a visa application fee. You can use any of the payment methods in your country that is allowed on the website. Keep in mind that the payment is compulsory. Without it, your application can as well be considered nonexistent. Cost of visa application varies, depending on the visa type you are applying for and your country of origin. The embassy will show you what is required in your own case. A receipt number will be issued to you once you make the payment. Again, just like the 10-digit barcode, the receipt will also be needed when you want to schedule online your appointment.

US visa appointment available dates : Schedule Online

Once you have completed the above steps for your US visa appointment, you can now schedule your interview by visiting ustravels.com . Once you are there, you will click on “New User.” Fill all the required fields on the page and then create a password. The information needed includes your email, first name and last name, and password (which you are to create there).

Once you have done that, you will have access to your own dashboard on the left-hand side of the page. Proceed by clicking on “Schedule Appointment.”  With this, you will be able to schedule online your visa appointment. US visa appointments are on a first come, first served basis. This is why you need to make your appointment as early as you can to avoid delay. 

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Once you log into the dashboard, you will be shown the available dates for US visa appointments in your location. You will see an on-screen message indicating the appointments dates available for an interview. Schedule your appointment on a date that you think is most favorable according to your travel plans.

Except during a public holiday, weekend, or in a case of certain unavoidable reasons, the US embassies and consulates are usually open for interviews. Some documents you will need for nonimmigrant US visa application are your passport, which must have at least six months validity beyond the period you intend staying in the US, the receipt for your visa application fee, and your DS-160 confirmation page.

In the event that you MUST travel to the US before any of the available dates, you can apply for an expedited appointment to fast-track your application process and travel. In this case, you will need to choose the earliest date on the website. Keep in mind that expedited appointment is not meant for every applicant or visa type. It is usually allowed in an emergency situation. This may include medical needs, death of a loved one, or urgent business travel.

Traveling to the US? Schedule Your Appointment Early

However, whether your case is an emergency or regular appointment, the earlier you book your appointment, the better. The US embassies recommend that applicants book their US visa appointment date days before their intended travel date. This will allow the embassy or consulate to have enough time to process the visa. Also, some unforeseeable issues may come up along the line which may elongate the anticipated processing time. Some of them may include an application that requires administrative processing, which can be a potential delay. Find out about the questions and wait time of the interview.

But if you start the process early, you can still make up for the delay and arrive in the US in due time despite the hitches. Applicants who book their appointments too close to their intended travel plan may have issues getting their desired interview date. This may affect your plans, especially if your mission in the US has a start date. One of such examples is a student who needs to resume his or her program at a US college or university, or a business person attending a conference on a stipulated date. You can avoid delay by knowing how us visa appointment available dates works and book at the right time.

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Visa applications submitted in Ethiopia are processed by the consular section of the Embassy of France in Addis-Ababa.

For general information and for preparing, submitting and tracking your application, log on to France-visas , the official website for visa application to France.

Appointments can only be made via email :

• For a visa appointment : [email protected]
• For a visa appointment ( Sudanese citizens or persons living in Sudan only ) : [email protected]

Appointments are free of charge and can be taken directly without intermediaries, at least 4 weeks before departure date . Visa fees are payable in cash or by debit card. When your appointment is confirmed our consular section can contact you for further information.

You should be aware that the embassy cannot give any advice on the current visa application process or any decision made. The travel authorizations and all decisions are made by French Border Police and not by the French Embassy

France-visas is a single portal with all the information you need process and help you every step of the way (preparing the application, entering details, submitting and tracking the application).

The main steps in applying for a visa

Do i need a visa.

Complete your application online

Submit your application to the visa centre

Track your visa application

Payment methods

Note: It is now possible to pay at the consular services with a credit card

All consular procedures including Schengen visa applications can now be paid with a credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Unionpay).

Waiting times for appointments and for processing applications will vary depending on your nationality and the time of year.

Users are therefore asked to submit their visa applications well in advance of their departure date, ’ at least 4 weeks before departure date)

Dernière modification : 13/03/2024

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Scant slots, lengthy waits: Where have all the Schengen visas gone?

For Aditya Mishra, preparations for his Barcelona trip to join his wife in June began months ago. The 37-year-old corporate employee, who just returned from his work trip to Budapest in Hungary, however, found himself embroiled in a frustrating saga of visa acquisition.

Every day, Mishra would diligently log into BLS International's portal, the official website for Spain's Schengen visas. Despite his consistent efforts, securing an appointment for a summer travel visa, remained an uphill battle.

Weeks passed, then months, but there was no appointment in sight. He eventually opted for an unconventional solution after exhausting all his avenues, including trying to use other visa handlers who could secure slots through other means.

He had to reluctantly shell out a hefty fee of ₹ 30,000 for a "visa-at-your-doorstep" appointment, which costs three times more than the actual visa processing fee and commissions.

Mishra's story isn't one from the visa landscape of the pandemic but for 2024 upcoming summer travel, where bureaucratic hurdles still exist despite a change in regime and lack of interest in embassies to reduce the wait time for tourists.

Navigating through the complexities of international borders and regulations has never been easy. But visas to Europe have remained as elusive to obtain as last year and the year before. On average, the next available appointment date for a Schengen visa is 30-45 days, a top online travel agency's senior executive confirmed to Mint .

The Schengen area refers to a group of European countries that have abolished passport and other types of border controls at their mutual borders to allow free movement of people.

The area currently comprises 26 European countries, including Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Spain, Sweden, Scandinavia and Switzerland.

The change in the visa regime for Schengen was earlier termed a game changer for frequent travellers. The criteria are that if you had two Schengen visas issued to you in the last three years, you could be eligible to apply for a multiple-entry visa. But how many really qualify? A good part of the last three years had seen two waves of the pandemic and throttling of flights.

Germany’s envoy Georg Enzweiler, who is the deputy head of mission here, told Mint last week that the country is doing its best to make travel to their country as easy as possible.

"Yes, there is the Schengen visa regime and we have to handle it but the number of issued visas have gone up and visa wait times have gone down to just a few days in the last one year," Enzweiler had said at the sidelines of a tourism event held by the German National Tourist Organisation last week.

Enzweiler said, visa numbers from India to Germany had increased for both Schengen and the 'National Visa' it issued, going up to about 1.7 lakh in 2023-24, with a 41% increase compared to the previous year.

But that may be very far from reality. A visa wait time document accessed by Mint from a travel operator paints a completely different picture. Italy has almost completely stopped offering any slots on the VFS platform for its short-term tourist visa category from cities like Delhi.

For Mumbai, Kolkata and Bengaluru, the wait to get an appointment is very long, anywhere between one and three months.

Iceland, Portugal, Spain, and Hungary practically have no slots available in most places either. Wait times including processing the visa can range anywhere between 15-75 days, as was the case with Mishra.

However, there are some notable exceptions like Scandinavia as well as for the Czech Republic. For these countries, there are appointments available within the next few weeks. Countries like Spain and Hungary only release appointments once a month, said the earlier cited OTA player.

If you're lucky enough to get a slot, then there is the next hurdle: processing time which can go as high as 7-20 working days.

As an alternative, many travel companies are promoting other unconventional destinations, including South Korea, South Africa, Japan, Brazil, Egypt and Turkey. In most cases, their wait time is as low as zero to three days. Unexpected gainers are also countries like Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Georgia which have easy visas.

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Enzweiler, on the other hand, said he is on a mission to reduce wait times, with more staff being hired by his embassy to deal with the added volumes.

“I am not going to blame people for choosing alternate locations when there are countries with visa delays. But there has been a change in recent regulations which means Indians qualify more quickly for long term visas," Enzweiler said.

“It is also in the embassy's interest to issue longer term visas because even on the bureaucratic side, it means we don't have to cope with that many people filing applications again and again. We have also now employed more personnel to be able to deal with rising demand and are quite optimistic that we would be able to convince more Indians to travel to us."

While visa wait times are down it is only more recently, with holiday season beginning, that the wait times are experiencing some delays, he said. But even then the embassy is working to process applications in one-two weeks, he added. For Germany now, visa rejection rates are about 10%.

Indian travellers' late-booking attitude could be compounding the issue. Rajeev Kale, president and country head for holidays, MICE and visa at Thomas Cook (India) said, “We are traditionally a late-booking market and book very close to our holiday plans. To encourage early consideration, the company had launched its 2024 tours well in advance in October last year with early booking offers."

"However, as we head into peak season, the visa process, though an improvement over last year, is still seeing signs of constraints given the dual challenges of appointment slots and processing time," he said.

Spate of cancellations

Bharatt Kumaar Malik, senior business head for Yatra Online for the consumer travel vertical said the company was seeing a spike in the demand for travel to Schengen destinations for about a month now.

Generally, travel portals pre-book seats with the airlines and hotel rooms to be able to capture deals and demand in advance for the customer.

However, this year is going to be difficult because there will be a lot of pre-purchased inventory and fewer people will be able to travel there.

"We are unable to put any number on it yet but yes we are anticipating a decline in travel to Europe and have already seen some groups cancel their plans to Italy and more such cancellations will happen in June and July," he said. Instead, travellers have to choose locations like Bhutan, Almaty, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam.

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N. Chirag Travels's MD Riaz Munshi, who is also the president of the Outbound Tour Operators Association of India, said the UK, Scandinavian countries and Switzerland are still a little easier to get an appointment for.

However, this season could be a little bit of a washout for European travel even though there is persistent demand.

"It looks like a lot of outbound travel operators may lose this season of business too. Communication should be a little better because it's not as if the travel operators there don't want the business, but the diplomatic missions need to spend more time on the visa processes too," he said.

Greece has a high refusal rate because only recently the entire consulate had a change of guard in India.

“You may get a visa, but it won't be in a hurry. Even for countries like Croatia, there's a wait time of several weeks for passports that are well stamped for those who already have been issued Schengen visas in the past, but for first-time Schengen country travellers, a visa hope may be a total write off. Despite confirmed tickets and blocked hotels, people are just being rejected."

"The value-driven traveller is probably going to move away quite quickly because they can't be losing money on confirmed flight tickets and hotels in case the visa doesn't come," said a top level executive at a large travel firm.

"Also, because there are very few slots available on the embassies' front, visa service providers are using this time to profiteer and offer these slots in a way to only those that can afford their at-your-door mobile biometrics which were conceived during the pandemic so people could fill their visa applications in isolation. Their job was never to become a type of legitimate black marketing tool," the person added.

Daniel D’souza, president and country head for holidays for Thomas Cook India's SOTC Travel added that there could be an alternate solution. With shortening of booking windows rather than challenging visa processes, e-visas can become a game changer.

Several destinations like Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Georgia, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, and Morocco have pivoted to a digital model, and with much success.

"Issuance of long-term multi-entry visas will also serve to ease the load on consular teams while simultaneously creating opportunities for repeat visitations. Yes, the Schengen cascade regime is a valuable initiative, however we expect that this (upgrade to longer term visas) will start seeing positive impact only in the medium to long term." he said.

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Imagine having all the things ready for your trip to France. You have already booked your flight tickets and hotel rooms. The only thing that’s left to be taken care of is to get your Schengen visa.

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And although you might have planned well in advance, there are times when the consulate might not have any slot available for you to book your France Schengen visa appointment.

You might be thinking that you needed to have planned even earlier, but don’t fret. This article can help you find your way into getting a visa appointment fixed with a French consulate.

In the year 2017, the French consulates around the world received more than 3.2 million visa applications from around the world. And there are only so many visa applications a consulate can handle in a day. Sometimes, they are also unable to fill in all the slots properly for a french visa appointment, causing many visa applications to be ignored in the process.

But this doesn’t mean that all is lost. You can fill in the Schengen visa appointment form and Travel Visa Bookings will take care of your visa appointment for you.

The basics of getting a France Schengen visa appointment with the consulate

It is necessary that you get an appointment with the consulate before applying for your France Schengen visa. And there are 2 ways of doing this.

• Either get France visa appointment with the consulate directly.
• Book an appointment with the consulate through a third-party service like VFS Global.

Either way, getting an appointment is subject to availability. Although the consulate can handle only a few tens of visa applications a day, VFS Global can handle up to 100 visa applications in a single day. And this comes with a nominal handling fee.

How do you know where to get a Schengen visa appointment if you are visiting multiple Schengen countries?

Before you head over to the consulate website to get your France Schengen visa appointment, it is necessary that you ensure that French consulate is actually where you should be applying. For this, France needs to be your main destination. Check the image below to get a better idea of this.

Once you know the right consulate you need to apply from, you will need to ensure that you head to the consulate that has a jurisdiction in your area of residence. In case you need help finding your nearest consulate, then you can just head over to the Travel Visa Bookings blog and find the article that addresses your issue.

What do I do if there are no available France Schengen visa appointments?

Don’t worry, there are several ways to tackle this problem.

Try a consulate with a different jurisdiction

If you are unable to get an appointment with the consulate that has jurisdiction in your area of residence, then try booking an appointment with the next closest consulate, even if it doesn’t have jurisdiction in your state. For example, if you’re not getting an appointment in the French consulate in Washington DC, then try getting one at the French consulate in New York. But there are chances that this might not work sometimes because the slots get booked well in advance.

Change your main destination for your travel

Many consulates of popular countries like France, Italy, and Germany get completely booked two to three months in advance. Instead of struggling to get a France Schengen visa appointment, you can change your main destination to countries like Malta or Slovakia. These countries, compared to other popular countries, don’t have a very large influx of tourists.

You can show the consulate a tentative travel plan to increase the chances of approval of your visa application. In fact, Travel Visa Bookings can even help you get temporary flight and hotel bookings for you to get your Schengen visa.

Once your visa application is approved, you can travel anywhere in the Schengen countries as you please. For example, you can land in Slovakia and then catch the next flight to France.

You can also mention to the consulate that you are only spending a few days in France but your main destination is actually Slovakia. This will increase the chances of acceptance of your visa application.

Wait to eventually get a French Schengen visa appointment

This is slightly risky compared to the rest of the ways, as it is possible that you wait indefinitely. But when all the other options are closed, you are barely left with any option other than wait for someone to cancel their France Schengen visa appointment. But the downside is that you will need to keep multiple tabs open and watch like a hawk to see if any slot becomes available.

Don’t always give up because there have been many times when customers have been patient and were able to find a Schengen visa appointment for France. In fact, Travel Visa Bookings has a dedicated team that ensures to help you get an appointment just as a slot becomes available.

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If you want help with this, you can just fill out the form for Schengen visa appointment and our team will help you successfully get a France Schengen visa appointment.

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Do you want Travel Visa Bookings to get you your Schengen visa appointment for France?

If are unable to book an appointment for yourself, then we can help you out with that. Currently, we can help you get a France Schengen visa appointment from the following countries.

• United States of America
• United Kingdom

Travel Visa Bookings is working on adding more countries every month. We have been doing this for many years now and try to ensure we find a slot for you in the next 7 to 15 days. As the appointment is subject to availability of slots in the consulates, we work on trying to get an appointment in other nearby French consulates as well.

We charge a fee of $35 on the top of the consulate’s quote to help you get a France Schengen visa appointment. But to ensure that you don’t go without getting an appointment, you can pay a fee of $10 initially and then pay the remaining once you have already received your appointment.

Fill in the Schengen visa appointment  form and follow the steps below to get your France Schengen visa appointment.

Fill in the form and use PayPal or direct transfer to make the payment of the initial fee.

Travel visa bookings will respond in the next 8 hours on whether or not we have an appointment available for you along with the fee charged., once the appointment slot is approved by you, we will send you the appointment reference number..

Read our related article to know more about getting a France Schengen Visa in 7 days .

After this, you can go ahead and get your visa approved.

How to check Schengen visa status France?

You can check the application status online through the VFS centre you applied. All you have to do is to submit your application/reference number along with your passport number and date of birth. However, it is to be noted that the centre can only give you the Schengen visa application status and not if the application will be successful or not.

FAQs on France Schengen Visa appointment

You might have many queries related to getting a France Schengen visa appointment. You can take a look further below to get these questions answered.

Can I make one appointment for the entire family?

No, you will need to book a separate France visa appointment for each member of the family. If you are booking from the VFS Global website then you can book appointments for up to 5 people with a single account, but there are chances that all the 5 appointments will not be available on the same day.

Can you book a France Schengen Visa appointment for me?

Yes, we can, and we can handle the appointment booking process for your entire family as well. You just need to fill in this Schengen Visa appointment form and we will reach out to you.

Will I be able to verify my France appointment with the consulate website?

Once the appointment is booked, you can verify the same anytime on the consulate website or alternatively on the VFS Global website.

How long will I have to make the rest of the payment once I get my appointment?

It is crucial that you remain on the watch out for when you get a confirmation of a booked appointment from us. As our team sometimes books more than 250 appointments a day, there can always be other people who are looking forward to getting an appointment with the consulate as well. Which is why you will have just 1 hour to make the payment to ensure that you get your appointment.

What if I fail to make the payment within 1 hour of my France visa appointment booking?

We usually place the appointments booked in an auction for other people to get one as well. If you fail to make the payment of the remaining fee within the next hour, we will consider you to be uninterested in the appointment and it will be made available for someone else.

Do I have the option of paying more for my France appointment to secure it?

Travel Visa Bookings works purely on first come first serve basis. So, you will need to wait for your turn to get an appointment. If another customer had asked for an appointment, we will need to give it to them.

What countries do you provide the Schengen visa appointment bookings in?

We currently provide bookings for USA, UK, India & Dubai only.

I need appointments for multiple applications

In case you want more than 3 or 4 appointments, it will be difficult for us to find an appointment in a single consulate on the same day. We can help you get an appointment on varying dates or in different consulates.

Will I get a refund if I don’t want an France appointment?

You will get a full refund in case we haven’t already booked an appointment for you. But in case we have already booked one for you, we will not be able to refund the fee as it would have already been transferred to the consulate officer.

What are the details you need to book my appointment?

We will need your name, your passport number, and the issue and expiry dates of your passports. You can also alternatively send us a picture of your passport and we will take care of the rest.

In case there is any additional information required by the consulates, we will get in touch with you.

Is it necessary for me to attend the visa interview in person?

Yes, it is important that you attend the visa appointment in person. This is because the consulate will require your biometric data before your visa is issued to you.

In case you had already received a Schengen visa within the previous 5 years, and if the visa has “VIS” written on it, then it is likely that you need not attend the interview in person. You will only need to send a mail to the consulate with your complete application from the last time. But we also suggest that you confirm whether or not you really need to attend the interview in person directly with the consulate.

How much will it cost for you to book a France visa appointment for me?

This fee varies from one consulate to the other as the consulate officers charge a varying amount depending on where the consulate is located. The fee also depends on the date you want to get your appointment. In case you need one in the next few days, then the fee would be slightly higher than usual.

We charge a flat $35 fee above the quote given by the consulate.

How can I make the payment?

You can either make the payment through PayPal, Western Union, or direct bank transfer.

What is France visa processing time?

France Schengen visa is normally processed within 7-10 working days.

I want to visit Croatia along with France. Can I get a permit to visit Croatia from the French consulate?

As Croatia is not a part of the Schengen area, you will need a separate Croatian visa to visit the country during your travel. For this, you will need to head over to the Croatian consulate.

Check the list of all the countries that fall in the list of the Schengen area .  If the country you want to visit doesn’t fall on the list, then you will need to separately issue a visa to visit the country from their consulate.

Is there a way to submit my documents before my appointment?

The very purpose of visiting the consulate with an appointment is to submit all the required documents to the consulate for the approval of your Schengen visa. You will need to visit the consulate to submit your documents and also book an appointment for it with the consulate.

I am currently visiting the US with a travel visa. Can I book an appointment with the French consulate for a new Schengen visa?

You will not be allowed to book an appointment with the French consulate in this case. In case you are visiting another country, you will need to head back to the country of your nationality to start applying for another Schengen visa.

Will the visa issued by VFS Global be valid?

The consulate is the final body that makes the decision on whether or not you get a Schengen visa. VFS Global or any other third-party agency will not be issuing the visa for you, so you don’t have to worry about whether or not the visa will be valid. The visa will only be issued to you by the consulate.

Is it safe to apply for my visa through VFS Global?

VFS Global is a certified third-party agency that helps travelers get their visas. It collects all the required information and documents and forwards the same to the consulate to be processed.

How long does it take to approve my Schengen visa?

The amount of time taken to approve your Schengen visa depends entirely on the consulate. But it usually takes the consulate 7-15 days to issue you your visa. In case there is any delay, the consulate will get in touch with you on the matter. So, make sure that you apply for your visa and book the appointment at least a month in advance to avoid losing money in case the visa approval gets delayed.

My visa application got rejected. Can I apply again?

There is no rule stating that you will not be able to apply for your Schengen visa again in case your application was rejected the first time. You can go ahead and start looking for new appointment dates. But we suggest that you find out the reason why your application was rejected before doing so.

In case you provide the same details and give the same answers to the questions asked by the interviewer, then chances are that your application might get rejected again. You can either change your travel plans slightly or change your main destination and work on giving the interviewer different answers to the questions asked.

I want to get a multiple-entry Schengen visa. Is the appointment procedure the same?

Yes, no matter what kind of Schengen visa you need, the entire process of applying for an appointment with the consulate remains the same. You will need to register and book an appointment with the consulate on the official French consulate website. As different countries have different French consulate websites, you will need to ensure that you visit the consulate website for your country of departure.

I recently changed my name but I already have a valid Schengen visa. Will it be applicable during my travel?

When changing your name, you will need to get a new passport with the same name. But as the name in your old passport doesn’t match with that in your new one, your visa will become invalid. In this case, you will need to cancel your old visa and get a new one.

If there is no name change but your passport has expired, then you will need to get a new passport in this case too. But you can carry both your old and new passports along with a copy of your valid visa for your travel.

Will I need a travel insurance for my trip?

Yes, you do. In fact, this is one of the most important documents that you need to provide to the consulate for the approval of your Schengen visa. In case you don’t have one yet, Travel Visa Bookings can help you get one. Visit our post on travel insurance for Schengen visas.

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