How Nigerians Can Get a Visa to France

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by / 23 Jul 2016

France, officially the French Republic, is a country in western Europe with several overseas regions and territories. France covers a total area of about 643,801 square kilometres and has a total population of 66.7 million.
France is a country with a rich cultural heritage known for its wine and food. It is also home to medieval and port cities, tranquil villages, mountains and beaches. Its capital, Paris, is famous landmarks like the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower and numerous couture fashion houses.

Types Of French Visa You Can Apply For

  1. A visa (airport transit),
  2. C Schengen visa (short stay),
  3. D visas (long stay)

Where To Go

Embassy of France, Abuja.

Address: 37 Udi Hills Street Off Aso Drive, Maitama.
Phone: +234 9 5231055, 5235510, 5235506;
Fax: +234 9 5235482, 5235284
Email:[email protected]

The General Consulate of France, Lagos.

Address: 1, Oyinkan Abayomi Drive, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 2693427-9; Fax: +234 9 2693430
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ambafrance-ng.org

Requrements

In order to apply for short stay a visa, you need:

  1. A passport with at least two empty pages. The passport should have been issued within the last 10 years, and must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date on which you intend to leave the Schengen territory, or, in the case of multiple journeys, the date on which you intend to leave after the last stay.

  2. A visa application form completed and signed.

  3. Any person appearing in your travel document must complete a separate application form. The visa application form for a child under 18 must be signed by a parent or guardian.

  4. A visa fee to be paid when you submit your application

  5. A service fee to be paid if you are requested to submit your application at the offices of a service provider.

  6. A travel medical insurance covering emergency medical, hospitalisation and repatriation (including in case of death). The minimum cover should be of 30.000 EUR. This insurance must be valid for the entire Schengen area and throughout the duration of the stay.

  7. Various documents relating to the purpose of your stay, evidence of means of support during your stay and your accommodation.

For further information, please visit the official website of the French Embassy in Nigeria.

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