The information provided applies only to Permanent Residents in Canadian

Procedure

Check first the list of the nationalities exempt from short stay visas for a French Overseas Territory for a maximum stay of 30 days.

If your nationality does not appear on above mentioned exempt list and you wish to visit a French Overseas Territory, you need to apply for a short stay visa before departure.

This visa will be valid only for the French Overseas Territories. It will not allow you to enter the Schengen region nor Metropolitan France unless you specify a need to also visit Metropolitan France and the Schengen countries in the same trip. Explain your plans to the visa section by fax or email.

Documents required

1 short stay visa application form neatly and completely filled out with a recent picture stapled or glued to it

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.

 

Your original Permanent Resident Card

 

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.

A detailed return 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 stating that you have an amount in your account equivalent to a minimum of CAD$ 70 per day of stay in F.O.T. 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 international medical insurance. Provincial plan is not accepted. It can be bought from any travel agency.

 

If you intend to enter French Overseas 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.

Additional documents:

. A letter of employment stating how long your seniority, the dates you are allowed to be absent from the office and the date you are due back to work. Include the two latest salary statements in original plus copy.

. If you are self-employed, include the original and a photocopy (or two photocopies) of your business license and documents related to it showing your name.

. If you are a student, include a copy of your valid student card and/or letter from your school.

 

Further 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.

Fees

Click here for fees and instructions for payment.

Time process

Processing delay takes between 2 and 15 working days, even if you are landed immigrant in Canada.
Application can  be submitted  at the earliest 3 months prior to departure to French Overseas Territory.

If you have questions after reading these instructions, the best way to reach the visa section is by fax 604.681.4287 or by e-mail: visas@consulfrance-vancouver.org