| Important : Please
notice that there are two kinds of transit visa: VTA and
VTB. They serve different purposes. Make sure to read the information
notice for each one of them to determine which one applies to you.
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Procedure |
Citizens
of countries submitted to a short stay visa, need to possess a
type "B" transit visa when traveling through France on
their way to a country outside the Schengen
region. It allows the bearer a maximum stay of 5 days in France.
One, two or multiple entries could be granted depending on your
itinerary.
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Documents required |
1) The following documents must be submitted
only in original. They will be returned to you with the
passport. You must take them on the trip for immigration authorities
and also in case police require to see them. These documents will
prove your legal status in France.
 One application form. If your spouse and children (under 18) are registered in your
passport, only you and your spouse need to fill out the form(s).
However, a recent picture of the children must be glued on the
back of one of the parent's form.
Children applying with their own passport submit separate application
form(s) signed by their parents or legal guardian who must accompany
the minor to the Consulate to apply. They must bring proper i.d.
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Your
original passport. It must be valid for at least 3 months after
the end of the planned journey. Make sure there are at least 2
empty pages left on it.
When traveling without his/her parents, a minor (under 18) who
needs to apply for a visa must present his/her own passport. The
parents or legal guardian must sign the visa application form(s)
and accompany the minor to the Consulate to apply. They must bring
proper id.
A minor cannot apply with his parents' passport (even if he/she
has been registered on it) unless they are traveling together.
The
original of your Permanent Resident Card (and landing record),
work authorization, or student authorization issued by the Canadian
authorities. This documents must also be valid for at least 3
months longer after you leave the Schengen countries.
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.
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2) The following documents must be submitted
in original plus one photocopy of each per applicant (one
set of xerox letter-sized photocopies per applicant. No thermal
paper photocopies accepted).
Supporting
documents concerning the means of transportation and return to
your country of origin or of permanent residency (usually to return
to Canada):
- a detail flight reservation itinerary for an airplane ticket
to your final country of destination;
Supporting
documents concerning accommodation during your stay :
- reservations in a hotel or a similar establishment (faxed confirmation
from the hotel to the applicant stating the establishment's name,
address and telephone number). To book a hotel reservation 
www.franceguide.com
- or a proof
of accommodation ("attestation d'accueil"). This is an official
document which must be obtained by the person offering lodging,
sent to you in original and then submitted with your visa application.
It can be obtained free of charge from the city hall ("mairie")
or police station ("Préfecture") nearest his/her place of
residence in France. A plain letter or invitation does not replace
this document neither does it replace the applicant's proof of
financial resources.
Supporting
documents concerning financial resources :
- an international credit card (write the name of the card i.e.
Visa, Amex, MasterCard - and the expiration date in section 36
of the application form. When applying by mail, send a photocopy
IN ADDITION TO
- a letter from your bank (confirmation of balance) stating that
you have a minimum of $CAN 70.00 per day of stay in France ($CAN
35.00 if you possess a Proof of Accommodation certificate). Your
full name must appear on it. Cash and Bank books not accepted.
Supporting
documents concerning medical insurance :
- excess emergency medical insurance (or proof of full international
medical coverage) for the duration of your stay in France or in
the Schengen states. Provincial plan not accepted. It can be purchased
at any travel agency. Write the policy number in section 36 of
the application form. Submit the original brochure (no photocopy
needed) specifying the terms and conditions. If your spouse/children
are covered by your employer's insurance, provide a letter from
your company stating so.
Additional
documents :
- Letter from your employer stating seniority, how long you are
allowed to take holidays and when are you expected to return to
work. Include the latest pay statement in original plus copy.
- For students, your valid student card or a letter from your
school.
Please note that the photocopies as well as the originals are mandatory.
If they are missing, your file will be considered incomplete.
If for a special reason you don't have the original, submit two
photocopies of the copy you have. We will stamp these documents
and return them so that you can take them on the trip.
Additional documents or proof may be requested if deemed necessary.
We will contact you to inform you.
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Fees |
Click here for fees
and instructions
for payment.
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Time process |
Depending on your nationality, it can take between 2 and 8 working
days to process the visa. For some nationalities it can take up
to 15 working days.
Normally, only applications from residents in British Columbia,
Alberta, Yukon or the Northwest Territories are accepted. Visitors
to Western Canada may apply although processing their application
takes longer. It is your responsibility to apply at least three
weeks in advance.
WARNING:
Your application may be delayed or refused. Do not buy
an airplane ticket prior to obtaining confirmation that the visa
will be issued.
Incomplete applications cannot be processed. When applying
by mail, the file will be returned or sent back by courier service
at your own expense.
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