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France visa application centres in India
VFS Global takes French visa applications in India, in 14 cities, New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Chandigarh among them. France-Visas lets residents of India apply at any of its 14 VFS centres; the Embassy in New Delhi and four consulates decide.
Some facts below come from archived copies of the official pages, because the live sites blocked our reader; each one shows the date of the copy.
Where French visas are handled in India
| Place | Address | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VFS GlobalAhmedabad | Ground Floor, Shree Balaji Agora Mall, Between Tapovan & Bhat Circle, 200 Ft, Sardar Patel Ring Road, Motera, 382424 Ahmedabad, Gujarat | france-visas.gouv.frarchived copy of 23 Apr 2026 |
| VFS GlobalBengaluru | Gopalan Innovation Mall, No 22, Bannerghatta Main Rd, Sarakki Industrial Layout, 3rd Phase, J. P. Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560076 | france-visas.gouv.frarchived copy of 23 Apr 2026 |
| VFS GlobalChandigarh | Elante Offices, Entry from Gate No. 3, Unit no. B 209, Second Floor, Office Block B, Plot no. 178-178A, Industrial and Business Park, Phase I, 160002 Chandigarh (UT) | france-visas.gouv.frarchived copy of 23 Apr 2026 |
| VFS GlobalChennai | Ramee Mall, 2nd Floor, No. 365, Anna Salai, Teynampet, 600018 Chennai, Tamil Nadu | france-visas.gouv.frarchived copy of 23 Apr 2026 |
| VFS GlobalNew Delhi | Mezzanine Level, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Shivaji Stadium Metro Station, 110001 Delhi | france-visas.gouv.frarchived copy of 23 Apr 2026 |
| VFS GlobalGoa | Office No. 301, Patto Plaza, Panjim Gera Imperium 1, 3rd Floor, 403001 Goa | france-visas.gouv.frarchived copy of 23 Apr 2026 |
| VFS GlobalHyderabad | Unit 1, Lower Concourse, Punjagutta Metro Station, 8-2-340/1, Punjagutta Rd, Punjagutta Officers Colony, Punjagutta, Hyderabad, Telangana 500082 | france-visas.gouv.frarchived copy of 23 Apr 2026 |
| VFS GlobalJaipur | World Trade Park, 7th Floor, D-Block, Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg, Malviya Nagar, 302017 Jaipur, Rajasthan | france-visas.gouv.frarchived copy of 23 Apr 2026 |
| VFS GlobalJalandhar | 3rd floor, Aman Plaza, Plot No 310, Lajpat Nagar, Mahavir Marg, Nakodar Chowk (opposite to Lovely Autos), 144001 Jalandhar, Punjab | france-visas.gouv.frarchived copy of 23 Apr 2026 |
| VFS GlobalKochi | Coastal Chambers, M G Road, Ravipuram, 1st Floor, 682015 Cochin, Kerala | france-visas.gouv.frarchived copy of 23 Apr 2026 |
| VFS GlobalKolkata | Official pages give different addresses: check the operator's page before you go | france-visas.gouv.frarchived copy of 23 Apr 2026 |
| VFS GlobalMumbai | Trade Centre, First Floor, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai 400 011 | france-visas.gouv.frarchived copy of 23 Apr 2026 |
| VFS GlobalPuducherry | Good Shepherd Square, No 33, East Coast Road, Elaipillaichavady, Pudupalayam Village, 605005 Puducherry | france-visas.gouv.frarchived copy of 23 Apr 2026 |
| VFS GlobalPune | F core, Marvel Edge, Viman Nagar, 4th Floor, 411014 Pune, Maharashtra | france-visas.gouv.frarchived copy of 23 Apr 2026 |
Book only on the official site: visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/fra.
Fees
| Item | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Schengen (short-stay) and airport transit visa, full rate | EUR 90 | france-visas.gouv.frarchived copy of 5 Oct 2025 |
| Schengen visa, child 6-12 (EU rate) | EUR 45 | home-affairs.ec.europa.euread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Long-stay visa | EUR 99 | france-visas.gouv.frarchived copy of 5 Oct 2025 |
| VFS Global courier delivery of the passport (optional) | INR 300 | france-visas.gouv.frarchived copy of 23 Apr 2026 |
Booking and rules
- Official portal. The French Embassy in India points applicants to France-Visas, the official site for submitting and tracking visa applications. in.diplomatie.gouv.fr · read 1 Nov 2026
- Submit at the visa centre. After the online form, the file is submitted at the local visa centre. in.diplomatie.gouv.fr · read 1 Nov 2026
- Who decides. Applications filed in India are examined by the consulates in Mumbai, Puducherry, Kolkata and Bengaluru and the Embassy visa section in Delhi; only they decide on visas. france-visas.gouv.fr, archived copy of 23 Apr 2026
- 14 VFS centres, free choice. Residents of India apply at any of 14 VFS Global centres and may choose the centre. france-visas.gouv.fr, archived copy of 23 Apr 2026
- In person, by appointment. Applications are submitted in person at a VFS centre after booking an appointment; passports are collected without appointment. france-visas.gouv.fr, archived copy of 23 Apr 2026
- Visa fee paid in INR. The visa fee is set in euros and paid in Indian rupees at the French chancellery rate; it is kept if the visa is refused. france-visas.gouv.fr, archived copy of 23 Apr 2026
- VFS service fee. The VFS basic service fee is set in euros and paid in local currency; optional services are offered at the centres. The amount is on the VFS fees page only. france-visas.gouv.fr, archived copy of 23 Apr 2026
- No fee if not submitted. An applicant with an incomplete file can choose not to submit and pays no processing fee. france-visas.gouv.fr, archived copy of 23 Apr 2026
- Lead times. Short-stay applicants with an Indian passport born in India must file at least 5 days before departure; long-stay 1 month before; never more than 6 months before. france-visas.gouv.fr, archived copy of 23 Apr 2026
- Appointment waits. Appointment waiting times vary with demand and season. france-visas.gouv.fr, archived copy of 23 Apr 2026
- Applicants only inside the centre. Only applicants may enter the VFS centre; companions need prior authorisation. france-visas.gouv.fr, archived copy of 23 Apr 2026
- Passport collection. Only the applicant or a person authorised by them may collect the passport; third parties may not. france-visas.gouv.fr, archived copy of 23 Apr 2026
- Courier. Passports can be couriered home or to the office for 300 INR. france-visas.gouv.fr, archived copy of 23 Apr 2026
- VFS contact. The VFS France helpline for India is +91 22 6786 6014 (Monday to Friday 8:00-17:00), e-mail info.francein@vfshelpline.com. france-visas.gouv.fr, archived copy of 23 Apr 2026
- Bhutan residents. Residents of Bhutan apply through VFS Global in Kolkata, under the Consulate General of France in Kolkata. france-visas.gouv.fr, archived copy of 23 Apr 2026
- Nepal residents. Residents of Nepal apply at the VFS Global centre in Kathmandu; the French Embassy in New Delhi processes the file. france-visas.gouv.fr, archived copy of 23 Apr 2026
- Network unchanged since 2024. The French-language France-Visas India page listed the same 14 VFS centres in October 2024. france-visas.gouv.fr, archived copy of 14 Oct 2024
- Processing time (EU rule). The normal Schengen processing time is 15 days, extendable to 45. home-affairs.ec.europa.eu · read 1 Nov 2026
Rules for every Schengen country
- Service centre fee on top. The EU says visa service centres may charge an extra fee on top of the visa fee. home-affairs.ec.europa.eu · read 1 Nov 2026
- Processing time. A Schengen visa decision normally takes 15 days and can be extended to 45 days. home-affairs.ec.europa.eu · read 1 Nov 2026
- When to apply. Apply at least 15 days and no more than 6 months before the trip. home-affairs.ec.europa.eu · read 1 Nov 2026
Visa centre or agency?
An agency can help you fill in the forms and gather the documents, but you still hand in the application at the centre yourself, and only the embassy or the deciding office decides. Agencies on our India list that name French or Schengen visas on their own websites. In Ahmedabad: Abroad Consultancy, Eeasy World Vision, Goodwind, Parul Tours and Travels, Shivansh Consultants and Travlys; in New Delhi: Airocity Visas, Continental Immigration, Destination Experts, MK Travel Services, Skyline Visa and Travel Management and Visa Walk; in Bengaluru: Global Visa Internationals, Miras Visa Services, Travel Visa Xperts, Travellerz Dezire and Trawellday Tours & Travels; in Kochi: Ezvisa Immigration, Flywell Tours & Travels, Global Visa Online, SAP Visas (SAP Travel Advisers) and Visa Roots; in Mumbai: BTW Visa Services, Fly For Holidays, Prominent Visa Services, SunRaj Travels and World Visa; in Hyderabad: IMAD Travel, Mitravisa Consulting, Westin Travel and Yaseen Overseas Tours and Travels; in Noida: JourneyMyTrip (JMT Travel Services), My Travel Window, Noida Visa Services and Orange Tree Travel Services; in Amritsar: IBT Overseas, Skybird International and The Time Immigration; in Gurugram: Gurgaon Visa Services, My Visa Friend and Visaafy; in Chandigarh: Advice Immigration and IBT Overseas; in Jaipur: One Port Visa and Travel Saga Holidays; in Jalandhar: Skybird International and Universal Travels; in Pune: Global Getway and Trivocity; in Vadodara: Everland Tourism & Visa Consultant and Tej Visa Consultancy; in Coimbatore: Turas Holidays; in Indore: AVF Consultant (Anand Visa Facilitators); in Kolkata: Kundu Travels; in Kozhikode: Santamonica Tours & Travels; in Panaji: Zest Tours & Travels; in Surat: TSC-Immigration; in Thiruvananthapuram: Santamonica Tours & Travels.
FAQ
Where do I apply for a French visa in India?
At VFS Global, in 14 cities, New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Chandigarh among them. Book on visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/fra.
Do I need an appointment at VFS Global?
Applications are submitted in person at a VFS centre after booking an appointment; passports are collected without appointment (france-visas.gouv.fr, archived copy of 23 Apr 2026). Appointment waiting times vary with demand and season (france-visas.gouv.fr, archived copy of 23 Apr 2026).
How much is the French visa fee in India?
Schengen (short-stay) and airport transit visa, full rate: EUR 90; Schengen visa, child 6-12 (EU rate): EUR 45; Long-stay visa: EUR 99; VFS Global courier delivery of the passport (optional): INR 300.
How long does a French visa take from India?
The normal Schengen processing time is 15 days, extendable to 45 (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu, read 1 Nov 2026).
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Sources, read 1 Nov 2026 unless marked: in.diplomatie.gouv.fr, france-visas.gouv.fr and home-affairs.ec.europa.eu. We are not the embassy or any visa operator, and we don't book appointments.