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How to get a France visa from Qatar
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Qatari passport holders travelling to France.
Visa types & fees
3 visa options for travelling to France.
Business visa
Processing time15 days
Validity90 days
Student visa
Processing time15 days
ValidityDepending on the course duration
Tourist visa
Processing time15 days
Validity90 days
Application requirements
Documents Qatari applicants need to provide.
- A well filled visa application form.
- Two recent passport photographs.
- A passport valid at three months beyond your exit from France.
- Passport must have at least 2 blank pages for visa stamps.
- Proof of accommodation in Qatar. This could be any utility bill not older than 3 months.
- Proof of booked round trip flight ticket and itinerary.
- Proof of travel visa insurance.
- Cover letter.
- Proof of booked accommodation in France.
- Civil status.
- Means of subsistence for the duration of stay.
- Proof of payment of visa application fee.
Visa type details
Business visa
- The French business visa is for visa applicants who wish to travel to France for business reasons solely.
- This visa is not to be used for tourism and educational purposes.
- The French business visa allows its holders to attend seminars, trade fairs, and conferences related to their professional activities while in France.
- Business travelers are allowed to negotiate and sign contracts and attend business meetings with their partners while in the country.
- Visa applicants are to submit an invitation letter from the French company they are in business with. The letter should state the nature of the business to be carried out and the duration of the trip.
- If employed, applicants are required to present a letter from their employer stating allowance and awareness of their leave.
- The purpose and duration of the trip should be clearly stated in the letter.
- The letter should also contain the applicant's job position and salary level.
- Regarding the applicant’s expenses while in France, either the employer or the partner company in France must state coverage of expenses in the business letter.
- If there have previous trade relations between the host and sponsoring company, proof of such events must be provided.
- Applicants are required to leave the country on or before the expiration of their visas.
Student visa
- This visa type is for foreign students from Qatar who have been accepted into any of the academic institutions in France.
- It is also for students on student exchange programs, internships or students who are on transfer from academic institutions in Qatar.
- Visa applicants who have not been granted admission into any institution in France will not be granted this visa.
- A letter of acceptance from the institution the applicant has been accepted to, written on the institution’s letterhead is to be provided.
- Certificates and transcripts obtained from schools previously attended by the applicant in and out of Qatar are required.
- If you are under the age of 18 years, the original copy of your birth certificate carrying both names of your parents should be provided.
- If you will be traveling without either of your parents, a letter of consent signed by both parents is required.
- International students in France are permitted to work part-time when school is in session and full-time when the school is on break.
- The student visa can be extended to cover the duration of the applicant’s study program.
- Proof of sustenance of the applicants throughout their entire stay in France is to be submitted.
Tourist visa
- This visa is issued to foreigners who are traveling to France for tourism, sightseeing, and relaxation purposes.
- This visa can also be used to visit family and friends.
- Those visiting the country to honor the invitation of a friend or relative are to provide an invitation letter from the host. The letter should contain the valid phone number and home address of the host.
- Those visiting France on this tourist visa are not allowed to work or study during their time in the country.
- If the applicant of this visa is employed, a letter from the applicant’s employer is to be provided.
- The letter should introduce the applicant and state the duration of the applicant’s visit.
- You are also allowed to attend events and festivals while in France.
- An original copy of the birth certificate of minors is to be provided for the visa application process.
- Proof of payment of visa application fees is to be also provided.
- A document showing that the applicant has the incentive of returning to Qatar must also be provided.
Where to apply
France embassy & visa application centers in Qatar.
Doha
AddressWest Bay, Diplomatic Area Doha Corniche Street past the Sheraton Hotel P.O. Box 2669
Phone(+974) 4402 1777
Email[email protected]
Websiteqa.ambafrance.org
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Frequently asked questions
What is France's official language
The official language in France is French. Every other language is not recognized legally but due to the fact that there are other nationals in France, English, German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Turkish, Maghrebi Arabic, Berber, and Vietnamese are also spoken.
Is the visa fee refundable
The visa fee is non-refundable and also non-transferable. However, if you cancel the application on the same day you submit it, you can get a refund of your fees.
How should I behave in France
While in France, tourists should avoid speaking loudly in public and tourists should also not leave their phones on the table while at dinner as they both portray rude gestures.
Would a french visa make me a citizen
Living on French soil for as long as 6 months automatically makes you a resident irrespective of whether you have a permanent residence or not. If you remain on French soil for 5 years, you have become a citizen by naturalization.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest France visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.