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provided applies only to Canadian Citizens
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Procedure |
Canadian citizens wishing to visit a French Overseas Territory
(French Polynesia, New Caledonia, and Wallis and Futuna) for a total
stay of less than 30 days, do not need a visa.
For a stay longer than 30 days, you need to apply for a short stay
visa. It will allow you to stay up to 90 days and has a maximum
validity of 6 months.
If you need to stay more than 90 days, it is no longer considered
a short stay and therefore you must apply for a long stay visa.
Contact the visa department for further information: visas@consulfrance-vancouver.org
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Documents required |
 Your
original passport. It must be valid at least
3 months beyond the date of your expected return to Canada. Make
sure you have signed it.
One
short stay visa application form neatly and completely
filled out with a recent picture stapled or glued
to it.
1 recent color photo, format 35mm x 45mm, with a clear plain background. The height must be between 31.5mm and 36mm from chin to crown. The person’s head must be full front view centered in the middle of the photograph. Photos with hat, caps, sunglasses, etc. will not be accepted nor digitized photos. This photo will be scanned in the visa.
The
following documents must be submitted in original
plus one photocopy of each. |
Faxed
copies or e-mails are not accepted. |
A
detailed flight reservation itinerary and proof
of organized tour (if applicable)
Supporting
documents concerning the purpose of your trip :
. for business travelers: a letter of invitation from the company
you are going to visit explaining the reason of your trip.
. for tourists: the itinerary provided by the travel agency,
hotel reservation
. others: a letter explaining the purpose of your visit (nannies
accompanying their employer to FOT, school trips: letter and
itinerary from the school, financial guarantee letter from parents
including letter from their bank and copy of signed id).
Proof
of financial resources such as:
- a letter from your bank or a certificate
of balance from your bank stating that you have an
amount in your account equivalent to a minimum of $70 CAN per
day of stay in French Overseas Territory. Your full name and
account number must appear on it. Bank books and monthly bank
statements do not replace the certificate of balance letter
from the bank.
- AND a valid credit card (if you apply by
mail just provide a photocopy)
Proof
of excess medical insurance. Provincial plan is not accepted.
It can be bought at any travel agency.
If
you intend to enter French Territory by boat
fill out the form below. We will stamp it and return it to you
so that you can take it on the trip.
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Additional documents may be required. You will be informed after
reception of your file. Do not fax any documents to the French Consulate.
Incomplete applications cannot be processed. If you applied by mail
the package will be returned by courier service at your own expense.
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Fees |
Click here for fees
and instructions
for payment.
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Time process |
Once you submit a complete application as requested, the consulate
General might be able to issue a visa the same day or within 2 working
days.
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