All You Need to Know About a France Visa

If you are interested in travelling to France but aren’t sure about the visa application process, you have come to the right place. This guide has all the information you will need if you are going to apply for a France visa in Nigeria. Follow these steps and you will be one step closer to making your dreams of international travel to the city of love, Paris, and stylish French Riviera city, Nice, a reality!

Please note that this process only applies to Nigerian passport holders who want to travel to France for tourism purposes.

The application process for a France visitor visa (or Schengen visa for France) usually takes between 10-15 working days, but some applications can take up to a month.  Once you have secured a visa, you will be allowed to stay in France for up to 90 days within a 6-month period.

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How to apply

  • Use the Visa Wizard to check which visa you need
  • Gather all the necessary documents
  • Create an account on the France-Visas website 
  • Fill out the online application form
  • Download the completed application and document checklist
  • Make an appointment at a VFS Application Centre
  • Attend your appointment and submit your application at a VFS Application Centre
  • Pay the visa fees
  • Submit biometrics (if applicable)
  • Wait to be notified by VFS when your passport is ready
  • Collect your passport or wait for it to be couriered

Note: You should apply for a France visa at least 4 weeks before you plan to travel.

VFS offers several additional services such as courier, photo booth facility, photocopy facilities, premium lounge access, and SMS notifications. 

If you would like a third party to collect your passport, they will need the VFS Global Approved Letter of Agreement and proof of identity. 

Once your France visa application has been submitted, you will be able to track its progress on the VFS website.

France visa costs

  • Short Term Visas for Adults – ₦24,534 (€60)
  • Short Term visas for children between 6 – 12 years – ₦14,312 (€35)
  • Short Term visas for children between 0 – 6 years – free
  • VFS service fee (₦5,625 inclusive of VAT)

Note: The above fees are based on current exchange rates and are subject to change.

Any fees associated with the France visa application will not be refunded if the application is rejected.

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France visa requirements

  • A valid international passport with at least 6 months validity and 3 consecutive blank pages
  • 2 x passport photographs that meet the Schengen photo requirements 
  • A completed France visa application form
  • Receipt of application submission – you will download this after completing the online application
  • Bank statements from the last 3 months
  • Round-trip flight reservation
  • Proof of hotel reservation
  • Proof of travel insurance 
  • Proof of ties to Nigeria (e.g. marriage certificate, letter of employment etc.)
  • Copies of previous Schengen visas (if applicable)
  • A letter of invitation from a sponsor (if applicable)

Find out more about the international passport.

Travellers under the age of 18 years must provide the following documents:

  • Birth certificate
  • A consent letter from their parents
  • A copy of their parents’ passports

Note: A missing document can be a cause of rejection, so ensure you have all the right documents.

Also check out: Your guide to travel insurance

Where to apply for a France visa

VFS Application Centre in Lagos

Address Admiral Ayinla Way, Lekki-Epe, Manor House Expressway, Plot 110, opposite Treasure Garden, Lagos
Phone (+234) 81 50 18 88 00, Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 15:00
Email info.frng@vfshelpline.com
Application Submissions 08:00 – 14:00 (Monday to Friday, except declared holidays)
Passport Collection Time 14:00 – 16:00 (Monday to Friday, except declared holidays)

VFS Application Centre in Abuja

Address Sterling Bank Plaza, 3rd floor, Plot 1083, Mohammadu Buhari Way, CBD, Abuja
Phone (+234) 81 50 18 88 00, Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 15:00
Email abujainfo.frng@vfshelpline.com
Application Submissions 08:00 – 15:00 (Monday to Friday, except declared holidays)
Passport Collection Time 09:00 – 15:00 (Monday to Friday, except declared holidays)

When attending your appointment at VFS, don’t forget to bring:

  • Your passport: this must be the same passport that was used during the online application.
  • Cash to pay the visa and service fees.
  • The file containing all the required documents in the order of the list of documents. You should have one file containing the originals and a second file containing photocopies in A4 format.

What to expect when arriving in France?

The border control officers at your arrival airport in France may ask for proof of sufficient funds, travel insurance, or accommodation reservations. You can be denied entry into the country if you are unable to present these documents, so keep them on you when arriving in the country.

A trip to France is one you should take at least once in your life, and we hope this information has helped you understand the visa application a bit better and encouraged you to go see what all the fuss is about.

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All information on this blog page was correct at the time of publishing and may change at any time without prior notice. Travelstart is not affiliated with immigration authorities or their application centres and will not be liable for loss or inconvenience arising from the use of this volatile information.

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