France visa requirements for Namibians
Travel and visa requirements
Basic Travel Requirements for Namibians visiting France
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a French Visa.
- A completed and properly filled form
- Two photos must be attached; the photo should be of passport format, a recent whole-face capture with a light background.
- Your passport must have at least two blank pages.
- A scanned copy of your passport's biodata page.
- Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond return date and copies of your previous visas are required.
- A copy of your Return flight tickets to Namibia
- Travel itinerary for the duration of stay.
- Flight ticket reservations.
- Proof of accommodation for your entire stay in France.
- Proof of civil status (marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, ration card if applicable)
- Means of subsistence – Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay.
- Receipt of paid visa application fees.
- Medical insurance for the period of stay in France
France Visa for Namibians
Facts about France
France is a country rich in art and culture. The art and culture on display is the top pick for tourists who visit this country. The world-famous Eiffel tower attracts millions of visitors year-in-year-out. The country’s wide range of wine and cuisines can be best enjoyed on the various Mediterranean beaches available.
France is the most popular tourist destination in the world as the country receives over 85.7 million foreign tourists yearly.
Tourists should try to avoid traveling during french school holidays as hotel rooms are usually overbooked and traffic is unbearable.
Types of France Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 10-15 business days. | 90 days. |
| Business visa | 10-15 business days | 90 days |
| Medical visa | 10-15 business days | 90 days |
| Student visa | 10-15 business days | More than 90 days |
General Requirements for France Visa
- A completed and properly filled form
- Two photos must be attached; the photo should be of passport format, a recent whole-face capture with a light background.
- Your passport must have at least two blank pages.
- A scanned copy of your passport's biodata page.
- Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond return date and copies of your previous visas are required.
- A copy of your Return flight tickets to Namibia
- Travel itinerary for the duration of stay.
- Flight ticket reservations.
- Proof of accommodation for your entire stay in France.
- Proof of civil status (marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, ration card if applicable)
- Means of subsistence – Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay.
- Receipt of paid visa application fees.
- Medical insurance for the period of stay in France
France Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements
- A visit visa for business is gotten by those who visit France with the intention of having business meetings, attending conferences and signing contracts.
- To obtain the France visit visa for business, the applicant must have a sponsor.
- France visit visa application should be filled out by the sponsor and faxed to the applicant who then submits it to the embassy.
- The sponsor’s signature as registered for business purposes is needed for the visa application.
- Invitation letter from the French company you will be visiting and their detailed address accompanied with the dates of your visit.
- A certificate from your employer stating/allowing your business travel.
- If there were previous trade relations between the two companies, proof of such events must be provided.
- You should submit proof of business certification such as the Business License and the company's certified bank account statements for the last 6 months.
- You are required to provide the original copies of all documents with clear double-sided photocopies at the embassy. You should NOT staple the documents together.
- Regarding the applicant’s expenses during stay in the Schengen zone, either the employer or the partner company must state coverage of expenses on the letter or invitation.
France Medical Visa Eligibility & Requirements
- France Visa for Medical Purposes is destined for foreigners who need to enter and stay in a French territory temporarily to get medical treatment in a medical institution located in French territory.
- Typically this visa type is issued to foreigners who cannot get the appropriate healthcare in their home country.
- A Letter of invitation from the medical institution, or, A Formal Agreement of the French Hospital for Patient’s Admission – Both documents must include information such as the aim of the foreign patient’s consult, his/her current diagnosis, information about the therapy to take, the length of it, the appointment date, medical costs involved, the main doctor in charge, and so on. For critical or emergent cases, the invitation letter must be enclosed together with a formal confirmation from the medical institution – stating the readiness to treat the patient on a specific date of arrival.
- Evidence of a Prepaid or Covered Medical Treatment.
- Payment receipt of medical fees from the French Hospital – A letter affirming the costs of the patient’s treatment are already covered.
- Detailed information on medical treatment fee – issued by the medical institution’s financial department (for uncovered medical treatment).
- A bank transfer slip confirming the payment of a medical treatment fee (for prepaid medical treatment of the applicant).
- A guarantee letter from the applicant – An affirmation certificate to assure the patient’s capacity to cope with the extra medical costs (when expecting unforeseen costs of medical treatment to happen).
- Verbal note from the Embassy of the home country of the applicant in France, or, Verbal Note from the Ministry of Health of the home country .
- The formal document must declare the readiness of the relevant government of the applicant’s home country to cover his medical treatment costs (for covered medical treatment by the Government of the home country of the applicant).
- A Letter of Confirmation from the Employer – i.e. A Bank Statement of the Employer – A letter confirming the employer’s financial capability to cover his employee’s medical treatment in French territory (for covered medical treatment by the Employer of the applicant) – if applicable.
- Birth Certificate (for a minor applicant) – The certificate must be provided in original accompanied with a copy.
- Letter of Consent from the Other Parent (for a minor applicant travelling with one parent) – A formal document from a parent, translated in a French language and notarized, stating he/she has no objection about his child travelling.
- Letter of Consent from the Both Parents (for a minor applicant travelling with a third person) – A formal document from both parents, translated in a French language and notarized, stating they have no objection about his child travelling.
- Copies of Valid Schengen Visas (of accompanying parent, parents or third person of a minor).
- Medical Report from A Doctor In Charge Of Treatment in the Country of Residence of The Applicant.
- Confirmed Hotel Reservation or Confirmed Accommodation in the Medical Clinic (for accompanying persons of the applicant).
- A certificate from the national medical authority for the incapacity of the country to offer the appropriate medical treatment for the applicant’s condition.
- Registration Certificate of the patient in the national list for organs and cornea transplant issued by the medical and surgical team performing the transplant (In case of transplant).
France Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements
- Invitation letter from your family or friends in France with the address and phone number, The letter must state that you are the person’s relative or friend and that you are going to visit for a specific period of time.
- Bank statement of the last six months.
- Passport copies.
- Certificate of a criminal record of the home country showing that candidate has no open crime case involvement.
- Travel Itinerary that shows what you will be doing in France, when you will arrive and when you will leave, and includes proof of arranged transportation including plane tickets booking and hotel booking.
- Proof of Accommodation in France, either from a hotel, or a letter of invitation if you are planning to stay over at friends or relatives.
- Means of subsistence while in France.
- Applicants of this visa intend transiting through France to their destination
- Flight tickets of your destination country should be presented during the visa application process.
- Receipt of paid visa application fee is required.
France Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements
- Two passport-sized photos, no older than three months.
- Invitation letter from your family or friends in France with the address and phone number, The letter must state that you are the person’s relative or friend and that you are going to visit for a specific period of time.
- Bank statement of the last 6 months.
- Passport copies.
- Certificate of a criminal record of the home country showing that candidate has no open crime case involvement
- Travel Itinerary that shows what you will be doing in France, when you will arrive and when you will leave, and includes proof of arranged transportation including plane ticket booking and hotel booking.
- Proof of Accommodation in France, either from a hotel, or a letter of invitation if you are planning to stay over at friends or relatives.
- Means of subsistence while in France.
- Applicants of this visa intend transiting through France to their destination
- Flight tickets of your destination country should be presented during the visa application process.
- Receipt of paid visa application fee is required.
France Visa Fees
Visa Type
Sub Types
Visa Fees
Tourist visa
60.00 (EUR)
Business visa
60.00 (EUR)
Medical visa
60.00 (EUR)
Student visa
60.00 (EUR)
France Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Namibia
Location
Address
Windhoek
1 Goethe Street P.O. Box 20484 Windhoek 9000
na.ambafrance.org
(+264) 61 27 67 00 ,(+264) 61 27 67 10
What is a flight itinerary for France Visa application?
Flight itinerary is a confirmed document that can be verified online about the schedule of a given flight.
If my French Visa is denied, am I allowed to appeal?
You absolutely CAN appeal against the French diplomatic office’s decision to reject your French Visa. You might do this within the period of 2 months from the date of notification of the refusal, at the Board of Appeals against decisions to refuse an entry visa to France.
What types of degree do French universities offer?
The France Universities award three types of degrees, in line with the European "Bologna" system. The first degree (3 years) is the Licence, the first postgraduate degree (5 years' study) is the Master, and the final degree, obtained after at least eight years' study, is the Doctorate.
Can I stay and work in France after I graduate?
In order to stay on and work in France after graduation, you will need to apply for a change of residency status; this can be done via the local prefecture once an offer of employment has been received and accepted.