What type of France visa should I get?
I am a PhD student from India. I plan to visit France to attend an event, to be held during xxth - xxth May 2017, (8 days), La Colle sur Loup, France. I have been selected and I will attend the event to present my poster. I am not presenting a a paper, but just a poster. This is a lecture course. For such a case, what should be my visa type, will it be Student visa or Scientist visa, or anything else. Can someone please give me some info?
I have the acceptance letter for my abstract telling me that I am selected for the poster presentation and that they look forward to see me there...
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Different embassies have different application forms, but this one is good for use at any French embassy.
In it, select "Business".
It is strongly recommended for you to get a letter of invitation from the university you're visiting. Ask them to send you a formal invitation explaining exactly what you will be doing in France, and how long you will be staying there.
Ask them to fax a copy to the French embassy where you're applying, and present it together with your flight booking confirmation, hotel booking and bank statement proving you have enough money to support yourself while in France
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What type of French visa do I need?
After checking whether your nationality requires a visa, you must then apply for a short-stay visa (uniform Schengen visa or national visa depending on your destination i.e. in France's European or non-European territory).Is France visa same as Schengen Visa?
"Schengen" visas do not allow entry to France's non-European territories as they are not part of the Schengen area. Similarly, visas for France's non-European territories do not allow entry to the Schengen area.What is C type visa for France?
Type C Schengen visa It is issued by the visa services (embassies, consulates, appointed external providers) of a country belonging to the Schengen area. It allows the holder to stay or travel freely in the Schengen area for less than 90 days over a 180 day period. It is mandatory for citizens of some countries.Do I need S visa for France?
You can travel to countries in the Schengen area, which France is part of, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. This applies if you travel as a tourist, to visit family or friends, to attend business meetings, cultural or sports events, or for short-term studies or training.TYPES OF VISA YOU CAN APPLY FOR TO COME TO FRANCE I GET A VISA TO LIVE IN FRANCE
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