France Visa VFS Appointment Availability From India

The Atlys appointment tracking tool makes it easy to check the availability of a VFS France Schengen visa appointment. This platform shows real-time available dates across India, including for India.

Steps to check France visa slot availability from India:

1. Visit Atlys: Go to the official Atlys Schengen visa appointment availability page.

2. Select your destination: Choose France as your destination and India as your country of residence.

3. Choose your application centre: Pick India or the nearest VFS France visa appointment centre.

4. View the calendar: Browse through the available France visa appointment dates availability.

5. Book your appointment: Click "Book this Appointment" to confirm your Visa appointment slot.

6. Fill in details: Complete your application form by uploading documents and paying the appointment fee.

To avoid delays or rejection, carry the following documents when you attend your France visa appointment.

• Completed visa application form

• One passport-size photo

• Valid passport

• Proof of identity

• Proof of travel purpose (e.g., itinerary, tickets)

• Proof of financial means

• Proof of employment or student status

• Proof of accommodation in France

• Valid travel insurance

• Any additional documents, such as a sponsorship letter, if applicable

Note: Depending on the specific circumstances mentioned in the visa application, additional documents will be required. For example, you will need a sponsorship letter if your trip is sponsored. 

Upon arriving for your France visa appointment at the VFS office, please be prepared for the following process:

1. Arrival and Check-in: Please present your official appointment letter and a government-issued photo ID to the security personnel upon arrival. They will verify your documents and confirm your appointment. You will then receive a token and be directed to the applicant lounge to wait.

1. Document Verification: A VFS officer will call your token number to verify all your supporting documents. Please ensure these are readily available and well-organised.

2. Biometric Data Collection: If you are over 12 years old, your biometric data (fingerprints and photograph) will be collected.

3. Visa Application Fee Payment: The visa application fee should be paid online in advance or can be paid at the application centre. It is advisable to inquire about the accepted payment methods at the centre beforehand.

4. Submission and Acknowledgement: Upon successful submission of your application, you will receive an official acknowledgement receipt containing a unique tracking number.

5. Tracking Your Application: Use this tracking number to monitor the progress of your visa application online.

Note: Please retain the acknowledgement receipt for any future reference.

There are multiple VFS France visa centres in India. Below is the relevant address:

VFS France Visa Application Centre in India:

1. Bangalore

2. Chennai

3. Cochin

4. Hyderabad

5. Punducherry

6. Mumbai

7. Ahmedabad

8. Pune

9. Goa

10. Delhi

11. Jaipur

12. Chandigarh

13. Jalandhar

14. Kolkata

At the VFS France visa application centre in India, your appointment will typically last 15 to 20 minutes. It includes document verification, biometric data collection, and application submission.

On average, a France Schengen visa is processed within 15 working days after your appointment, assuming all documents are complete.

If no appointments are available in India, try:

• Checking other cities: You can apply in any city within India.

• Applying to other Schengen countries: The visa is valid for all 27 Schengen states.

• Using Atlys to track slots continuously and receive real-time updates.

Atlys tracks openings around the clock, ensuring none are missed and provides you with the availability without signing in to check them. So you can plan your European trip, book an appointment and get a visa on time accordingly!