France is one of the Schengen Area countries. Since China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau) has not been granted visa exemption for Schengen countries, mainland residents must apply for a visa in advance when visiting France.

Currently, the main types of French visas include tourist visas, business visas, family visit visas, and short-term study visas.

I. Visa Types:

Tourist Visa / Business Visa

Validity: Based on the actual itinerary, subject to consulate approval

Maximum Stay: Based on the actual itinerary, subject to consulate approval

Visa Type: Sticker visa

II. Required Documents:

1.Current and previous passports (valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure)

2.Recent photo (3.5 × 4.5 cm, white background)

3.National ID card

4.Household registration book (Hukou)

5.Marriage certificate (if applicable)

6.Completed application form

7.Proof of assets/income

III. Visa Center Locations:

Beijing, Shenyang, Jinan, Xi'an, Wuhan, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Fuzhou, Changsha, Chongqing, Chengdu, Kunming.

Feel free to contact our visa experts for more information!