Introduction of France :

France is one of the oldest nations on Earth and the most ethnically diverse country in Europe. These deep and broad influences have made France a world leader throughout history in nearly all aspects of culture, including cuisine, wine-making, politics, philosophy, music, art, film, fashion, literature, and sports.

The France Embassy, Dhaka processes all kind of visa as Tourist, Business, Student, Transit, Family visit, Official visa etc. of France in Bangladesh. Applicants have to attend in person at The Embassy & submission procedure is Appointment basis. GOAL tours & travels provide consultancy & other services for short term visa application.

Personal Documents:

• Appointment letter, Online visa application form and signed and dated by the applicant, Previous refusal letter, if available
• Current Passport of valid for minimum 3 months, having at least two free “visa pages” and Old passports. If immediate previous passport is lost then a G.D (English) copy are required.
• Two passport size color photograph (35 mm x 45 mm) full faces, light background, no older than six months.
• Birth certificate/National ID Card (smart card – if available) of applicant, spouse & children
• Marriage Certificate (Nika Namah for Muslim, Marriage Act for Hindus) divorce certificate (Talak Namah for Muslim)/Death certificate (for widow or widowers).
• Cover letter from the applicant explaining in details the purpose of the visit, addressed to Embassy of France attaching business card.
• For non-Bangladeshi applicants: Bangladeshi Residence Permit, valid at least 3 months beyond the intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States & Documentation about activity upon return in Bangladesh e.g. work contract or proof of enrollment in a university or school.
• Passport is lost, then a G.D (English) copy for that passport is required.

Professional Documents:

• For Business Person: Trade license, memorandum of article, Certificate of incorporation of the company or organization, BIN, VAT, IRC, LC copy, Membership Certificate, Company Pad, Business Card etc.
• Employer letter (if Business visit) – short company profile as mentioning address, telephone and fax number of the company - name and position in the company of the countersigning officer - name of applicant, position, salary and number of years of service etc.
• For Employee: NOC letter – stating Address, telephone and fax number of the company & the name, the position, the date of hiring, the salary and the dates of leave authorization, Pay Slip (for last 3 months)/Salary certificate, Office ID copy, Visiting card, GO copy for official passport holders & for Official visit, members of Official delegations are required to submit GO copy, Note Verbal copy & a letter issued by an authority of the third country concerned confirming that the applicant is a member of the official delegation travelling to a Member State.
• For Retired Person: Retirement documents
• For Student: proof of enrolment in educational establishment in Bangladesh - certificate of leave of absence if travelling during school year. The certificate should mention full address, telephone number, permission of absence; name and function of the person granting permission - if school trips, letter of the school mentioning the purpose, the duration and the destinatio

For minor:

• Consent of parents or custodian if both parents are not travelling together.
• Photocopy of passport of parents or legal guardian
• Proof of economic means of parents or legal guardian (refer to point 1)
• Birth certificate of the minor issued by responsible authority.

Financial Documents:

• Bank solvency & statement for last 6 months (both company & personal)
• Other financial documents-such as FDR, credit card statements, saving certificate, share statement etc. (if available), salary statement (for employee) etc.
• Income Tax Certificate (For last 3 years) / TIN certificate
• Valuation of other Assets (if any)

Travel Documents:

• Air Itinerary
• Hotel confirmation or hotel vouchers or original of the attestation d'accueil (certificate of board and lodging to be obtained by your host at the French city hall (Mairie)) for all countries to be visited and for all the duration of your stay in the Schengen area
• Tour Plan

Travel Health Insurance:

• Travel medical insurance certificate, If insured through a corporate medical medical insurance scheme, the certificate has to state the name, DOB of the employee, the area of coverage, the amount insured and the expiration date of the coverage (No need for official visit & Transit purpose).

Overseas Documents:

• For Tourist/Family/Friends visit (if available): Original of the attestation d'accueil (certificate of board and lodging to be obtained by your host at the French city hall (Mairie)) for all countries to be visited and for all the duration of your stay in the Schengen area
• For business visit: Business Invitation letter - Original of the attestation d'accueil (certificate of board and lodging to be obtained by your host at the French city hall (Mairie)) for all countries to be visited and for all the duration of your stay in the Schengen area.

Visa Fee & Service Charge:

• Embassy Visa fee TK 12,500 + Embassy Charge.
• Embassy Visa fee for Children 6-12 age TK 6,250.00
• No visa fee for Children under 6 years of age
• Goal Tours & Travels service charge TK. 3,000 (Notary and translation charges are additional- if needed).

Processing Time:

• Tourist visa: Total 10-25 working days (File processing + Appointment+ Embassy).
• Business visa: Total 15-25 working days (File processing + Appointment + Embassy).

Remarks:

• Processing time, requirements and fees are subject to change by the Embassy/their Authorized Agent without any prior notice and they reserve all the rights to ask for any additional document other than above mentioned checklist.
• Visa Fee Non-refundable (generally)
• Applicants must bring all original documents at the time of interview to the embassy / Application center.
• The finger must be free of MEHEDI or any other color when facing biometrics at the embassy / Application center.
• 'GOAL Tours & Travels' provides only the consultancy service to ready Visa Application File for submission, doesn’t provide any guaranty for visa & not authorized also by Embassy.