Procedures for children to apply for tourist visas in France

Children's tourist visas are equivalent to adult tourist visas, but they need to be supported by specified materials, as follows:

China citizens can apply for individual tourist visas to France and other Schengen countries.

Visa type: ordinary Schengen visa

Handling method: through the designated agency.

Do you need an interview? Yes

Stay time: 90 days at most, depending on the situation.

Processing time: up to three months in advance.

Visa fee: 60 euros

Visa process: visa applications are handled through institutions designated by the French government. At present, the intermediary company that accepts visa applications is TLScontact. Applicants need to fill in the application materials online and then go to the acceptance center to submit the materials after making an appointment.

Step 1. Online registration

Log on to the website of Cizhi Faqian to apply for online registration.

If you travel with family or others, please register all your applications in the same group. If the travel time is inconsistent, please do not sign up with the group.

Step two. fill in a form

Fill in the personal information online after registration, and the system will automatically generate an application form, which can be printed directly when submitting the application materials.

Example of application form: short-term visa application form, short-term Schengen visa application supplementary question

Step three. Prepare materials

The application materials required for a visa will be slightly different due to different conditions. Generally speaking, special preparations mainly include:

1. Copy of the round-trip ticket order from China.

2. Original bank passbook or current bank card (except credit card) in the last three to six months.

3. The travel itinerary (in English or French) covering all the time in France and other Schengen countries should clearly indicate the date of stay, country, city, scenic spots and other specific contents, and an advance order for providing transportation modes can be attached.

4. A copy of the hotel order covering the entire stay in Schengen (optional).

5. Original and photocopy of medical insurance, not less than 30,000 euros, covering the whole stay in Schengen countries.

For a detailed list of materials, please refer to the material requirements after filling in personal information in the online application process. There will be differences in application materials under special circumstances such as on-the-job personnel, retirees and minors. Please pay special attention to the list of materials provided by official application channels.

Tip: Special instructions

If applying in the form of a group, each applicant must provide an independent and complete set of application materials that meet the requirements of the bill of materials. ※.

The visa application form and power of attorney (power of attorney template) for minor applicants under 18 must be signed by one parent or legal guardian, and signing the minor's name or his own signature is invalid. ※.

Step four. appointment time

Log on to the website of CIIC Faqian to make an online appointment to submit materials.

Step five. Submission of materials

Submit the materials to the designated place according to the online appointment time and pay the visa fee and service fee. Explain in detail the procedures for submitting materials after booking time online.

Tip: Special instructions

Please arrange the materials in the order of the list of materials. All copies should be copied on A4 paper, and the materials should not be bound. ※.

Visa fee: 60 euros

Visa service fee: about 234 RMB.

Visa fees and visa service fees can be paid by cash or credit card (China UnionPay only) at the visa center.

Tips: If you entrust others to submit the application:

The agent must provide the original power of attorney signed by the applicant (issued separately and not used with other applicants, click to download the power of attorney template), and the original and copy of the agent's ID card. Otherwise, the application will not be accepted. ※.

The application of minors (under the application date 18 years old) can only be submitted by the following persons. The submission by minors themselves is invalid. ※.

-Parents (one or both) or legal guardians of minors shall provide relevant materials to prove kinship.

-or the agent authorized by the minor's parents/legal guardians shall provide the original power of attorney signed by either of the minor's parents or legal guardians, and the original and photocopy of the agent's ID card.

Step six. Waiting for the acceptance result.

The processing time for an individual short-term visa is about 48 hours.

Waiting for SMS notification, applicants can log on to the personal center of Cizhi Faqian website to check the status.

Step seven. Get the result.

Go to the processing institution to receive the acceptance result.