France

+ ** As of 02/22 per Embassy applicants must create a profile, apply/fill out an application online, print and Sign with original wet signature for submission**

FRANCE

(Paris, CG Marseille, Con Strasbourg)

Visa Requirements

• Original, signed United States Diplomatic or Official passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity, after completion of stay in France, and contain at least one blank visa page
• 1 Fully completed Online, Print and signed Visa form 
• Original Wet signature on the last page of the visa application
• Passport-type photographs:  2- Neutral expression – No smiling! Visa photos must conform to the requirements. Non-compliant photos will cause an application to be rejected. 1 photo stapled to application, 1 paperclipped to the back of the passport. 
• Title and purpose required
• Visa required for Diplomatic/Official passport holders transiting to France who leave the airport
• Must include name of person replacing for PCS
• Include copy of passport data page and any page noting validity of passport
• Visa forms must include phone number and e-mail addresses
• Obtain visa for first POE

NOTE: French visas are accepted for all Schengen States with the exception of Spain, Greece and Portugal.

Minimum Processing Time –   7-10 Business Days TDY, 20 days PCS

TDY: can take 2-3 weeks up to 2 months for assignment travel.