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VISAS

Important :

New biometric visas will soon be required to enter the Schengen area. Numerical ID photos and fingerprints will be introduced.

As a result, applicants will have to come in person to the Consulate to obtain their visa. The application process will thus be modified and applicants will have to book online an appointment in order to proceed, in person, with the required documents.

The new procedure will be implemented in two phases:

1. Effective Sept. 18th, 2006 : Residents of Vancouver and Greater Vancouver must follow the new procedure

2. Effective Oct. 18th, 2006 : The new procedure will be extended to all residents of BC, Alberta, Yukon and the North West Territories

Between Sept. 18th and Oct. 18 th residents of Alberta, Yukon, the North West Territories and people residing in outside Vancouver and Greater Vancouver continue to apply by mail.

1. Jurisdiction

The Consulate General of France in Vancouver has jurisdiction to issue visas on ordinary passports to holders residing in its district.

This Consulate has no jurisdiction to issue visas to holders of diplomatic, service or special passports. Holders of such passports who wish to make enquiries about visas should contact directly the Embassy of France in Ottawa.

The Consulate General of France in Vancouver issues visas to enter the territories of :

		FRANCE including :
		Its overseas departments : Martinique, Guadeloupe, French Guyana and La Reunion.
		Its overseas territories : Wallis and Futuna, French Polynesia, Southern and Antarctic Lands.
		Its territorial collectivities : St-Pierre and Miquelon, Mayotte.
		and the New-Caledonia and Dependencies.

		MONACO : visas valid for France are also valid to enter Monaco and stay in Monaco for less than 3 months; specific regulation applies for stay of more than 3 months to study or live in Monaco without studying

		DJIBOUTI

2. Regulation

Regulation regarding visas for FRANCE depends on the nationality of the passport holder, the part of France you wish to visit, the length and the reason of your stay

		2.1.		Specific regulation applying to Canadian passport bearers. Click here.


		2.2. General regulation if you do not hold a Canadian passport Click here

3. FAQ's



	French customs regulation

	About passport validity for travelers going to France

	About passports for minors (under 18)

	About minors attending school in France

	General requirements to enter France

	Territorial divisions of France for visa purposes

	How to find French/English translators in British Columbia.

	About the French Foreign Legion

	About genealogical research in France

appointments

processing fees

payment for visa application

hours of operation and location

• diplomatie.fr

• service-public.fr

• Embassy of France in Ottawa

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