How to get a France visa from Lesotho

• The France tourist visa is issued to foreigners who have the intention of exploring the tourist attractions in France.
• The tourist visa also gives permission to foreigners to visit friends or family members in France.
• A valid passport with at least six months of validity from the date of arrival in France is required.
• Two recent 2 x 2 passport-sized photographs taken against a white background are required.
• An entry stamp to prove that the applicant is entering the country legally is required.
• The visa stamp should be affixed on the blank pages in the original Lesotho passport.
• Recent bank statements showing proof of sufficient funds for the entire duration of stay.
• Proof of medical insurance to cover the entire duration of stay should be submitted.
• Applicant travelling with a tourist organization should provide the proof certificate of registration with the tourism company or invitation letter from a tour organization.
• Proof of accommodation or hotel reservation is mandatory.
• Minors (under 18) travelling alone, with only one parent, or with a third party, must present a copy of their birth certificate and written, notarized authorization from the absent parent(s) or legal guardian.
• Applicants must not overstay visa duration in France.
• Holders of a tourist visa are not required to work or study in France or will be deported.

• The business visa is issued to foreigners travelling to France for business purposes such as attending a business meeting, conferences, negotiating and signing contracts.
• The applicant should provide proof of company registration of the company in France by providing a certificate of registration issued by the Government of France.
• A cover letter from the applicant's employer in Lesotho stating the awareness of the applicant's trip, duration and reason for travel to France are required.
• The business cover letter should also indicate that the applicant is of good conduct.
• The cover letter should clearly state who will be financially responsible for the applicant during the stay in France and must be signed by a senior employee in the company in Lesotho.
• The invitation letter must be approved by the chamber of commerce in France must be provided.
• Proof of business dealings by both companies should be provided.
• Income tax for the last three months must be provided.
• Confirmation of return ticket must be provided, this is to show that the applicant has the intention of returning back to Lesotho.
• Applicant's travel itinerary showing travel details and dates of entry and exit from France is required.

Catholicism had taken root in France as the dominant religion. Christianity today accounts for between 63-66% of the total population with the Roman Catholic accounting for 83% of all Christians while 14% are Protestants and the rest are Jews, Lutherans, and Reformed Catholics.

Paris is one of the world's most romantic and beautiful capital cities and with a population of around 2,250 is by far the largest city in France.

Modern French is considered part of the Indo-European language family and belongs to the Romance language subgroup. As the official language, French is the primary form of communication used by the government and the education system in France.