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France visa application centres in the UK
TLScontact takes French visa applications in the UK, in London, Edinburgh and Manchester. UK residents can use any of TLScontact's three centres; the Consulate General of France in London decides.
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 the UK
| Place | Address | Source |
|---|---|---|
| TLScontactLondon (Wandsworth) | 18 Ryeland Boulevard, Wandsworth | france-visas.gouv.frarchived copy of 7 Sept 2025 |
| TLScontactEdinburgh | Argyle House, Edinburgh EH3 9DS | france-visas.gouv.frarchived copy of 7 Sept 2025 |
| TLScontactManchester | Not on the official pages we could read | france-visas.gouv.frarchived copy of 7 Sept 2025 |
Book only on the official site: visas-fr.tlscontact.com/en-us/country/gb.
Fees
| Item | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Schengen short-stay visa, adult | EUR 90 | home-affairs.ec.europa.euread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Schengen visa (and airport transit visa) | EUR 90 | france-visas.gouv.frarchived copy of 5 Oct 2025 |
| Schengen visa, children 6-12 | EUR 45 | france-visas.gouv.frarchived copy of 5 Oct 2025 |
| Long-stay visa | EUR 99 | france-visas.gouv.frarchived copy of 5 Oct 2025 |
| TLScontact basic service fee (approximate) | GBP 26 | france-visas.gouv.frarchived copy of 7 Sept 2025 |
Booking and rules
- One consulate decides. In the UK, visa applications for France are processed by the Consulate General of France in London, where all decisions are taken. france-visas.gouv.fr, archived copy of 7 Sept 2025
- Operator and free choice of centre. TLScontact receives applications and returns passports in London, Manchester and Edinburgh, and UK residents may use any of the three. france-visas.gouv.fr, archived copy of 7 Sept 2025
- When to apply. Applications can be lodged up to 180 days before travel; France-Visas advises allowing at least 20 working days. france-visas.gouv.fr, archived copy of 7 Sept 2025
- Consulate processing time. Once transferred to the Consulate, applications are generally processed within 2 to 15 working days. france-visas.gouv.fr, archived copy of 7 Sept 2025
- Booking only via TLScontact. Visa appointments can only be booked through TLScontact, and the service fee is paid when booking. france-visas.gouv.fr, archived copy of 7 Sept 2025
- Direct appointments at the Consulate. Spouses of French nationals and family members of EU nationals applying for short-stay visas may apply directly at the Consulate General (Wednesday mornings). france-visas.gouv.fr, archived copy of 7 Sept 2025
- TLScontact covers France in the UK. TLScontact's own site lists France, Belgium and Germany as the destinations it serves for applicants in the United Kingdom, with the France link visas-fr.tlscontact.com/en-us/country/gb. tlscontact.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- Passport collection by a third party. Passports are collected at the TLScontact centre without appointment; a representative can collect them with the applicant's checklist and ID copies. france-visas.gouv.fr, archived copy of 7 Sept 2025
- Apply online first. The French Consulate's UK site says to complete the application on France-Visas and then submit it at the local visa centre. uk.diplomatie.gouv.fr · read 1 Nov 2026
What changed, and when
- Student visa funds (change from 1 August 2026). From 1 August 2026 French student visa applicants must show at least EUR 877.50 a month, up from EUR 615. uk.diplomatie.gouv.fr · 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 United Kingdom list that name French or Schengen visas on their own websites. In London: Scott's Visas and Aviva Visas; in Birmingham: Matrix Solutions; in Edinburgh: Get Visas; in Manchester: Manchester Visa Agent.
FAQ
Where do I apply for a French visa in the UK?
At TLScontact, in London, Edinburgh and Manchester. Book on visas-fr.tlscontact.com/en-us/country/gb.
Do I need an appointment at TLScontact?
Visa appointments can only be booked through TLScontact, and the service fee is paid when booking (france-visas.gouv.fr, archived copy of 7 Sept 2025). Passports are collected at the TLScontact centre without appointment; a representative can collect them with the applicant's checklist and ID copies (france-visas.gouv.fr, archived copy of 7 Sept 2025).
How much is the French visa fee in the UK?
Schengen short-stay visa, adult: EUR 90; Schengen visa (and airport transit visa): EUR 90; Schengen visa, children 6-12: EUR 45; Long-stay visa: EUR 99.
How long does a French visa take from the UK?
Once transferred to the Consulate, applications are generally processed within 2 to 15 working days (france-visas.gouv.fr, archived copy of 7 Sept 2025).
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Sources, read 1 Nov 2026 unless marked: france-visas.gouv.fr, tlscontact.com, uk.diplomatie.gouv.fr and home-affairs.ec.europa.eu. We are not the embassy or any visa operator, and we don't book appointments.