Italy is one of the Schengen Area countries. As China (except Hong Kong and Macau) is not a visa-exempt country for Schengen nations, residents from mainland China must apply for a visa before 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 travel itinerary, approved by the embassy

Maximum Stay: Based on the actual travel itinerary, approved by the embassy

Visa Type: Sticker Visa

II.Required Basic Documents:

1.New and old passports (valid for at least 6 months from the departure date)

2.Photo (3.5x4.5, white background)

3. ID card

4.Household register

5.Marriage certificate

6.Application form

7.Proof of assets, income, etc.

III. Visa Centers in the Following Cities:

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

Please feel free to contact our visa experts for more information.