France visa requirements for Rwandans
Travel and visa requirements
Basic Travel Requirements for Rwandans visiting France
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a French Visa.
- Download the France Visa Application form, fill it completely and with sincerity. You can also fill the France Schengen Visa application form electronically and then print a hard-copy.
- 2 photos must be attached; the photo should be of passport format a recent whole-face capture with a light background.
- Your passport and copies of your previous visas valid for at least 3 months beyond the return date are required. Your passport must have at least two blank pages.
- A copy of your return ticket reservation. It is not recommended to purchase the ticket before obtaining the visa if not otherwise required
- Travel visa insurance confirmation of a minimum of 30,000 € coverage within France and the entire Schengen area. In order to apply for a French visa, the French embassy consulate requires a Schengen travel insurance policy that is valid in all Schengen countries. French embassy consulate also requires the confirmation of coverage letter as the proof of coverage to be submitted along with other requested documents and France visa application.
- A cover letter stating the purpose of a visit to France and itinerary
- Flight ticket reservations. Find out how to get a flight reservation for France Visa Application without paying the actual flight.
- Proof of accommodation for your entire stay in France. You can book a hotel in France online
- Proof of civil status (marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, ration card if applicable)
- Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay. To show that you can finance your whole trip and have at least 146€ to spend per day, you are to provide proof of financial sufficiency. This could be your recent bank account statements for the last 3 months.
France Visa for Rwandans
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 | 15 days | 90 days |
| Medical visa | 15 days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 15 days | 90 days |
| Student visa | 15 days | more than 90 days |
General Requirements for France Visa
- Download the France Visa Application form, fill it completely and with sincerity. You can also fill the France Schengen Visa application form electronically and then print a hard-copy.
- 2 photos must be attached; the photo should be of passport format a recent whole-face capture with a light background.
- Your passport and copies of your previous visas valid for at least 3 months beyond the return date are required. Your passport must have at least two blank pages.
- A copy of your return ticket reservation. It is not recommended to purchase the ticket before obtaining the visa if not otherwise required
- Travel visa insurance confirmation of a minimum of 30,000 € coverage within France and the entire Schengen area. In order to apply for a French visa, the French embassy consulate requires a Schengen travel insurance policy that is valid in all Schengen countries. French embassy consulate also requires the confirmation of coverage letter as the proof of coverage to be submitted along with other requested documents and France visa application.
- A cover letter stating the purpose of a visit to France and itinerary
- Flight ticket reservations. Find out how to get a flight reservation for France Visa Application without paying the actual flight.
- Proof of accommodation for your entire stay in France. You can book a hotel in France online
- Proof of civil status (marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, ration card if applicable)
- Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay. To show that you can finance your whole trip and have at least 146€ to spend per day, you are to provide proof of financial sufficiency. This could be your recent bank account statements for the last 3 months.
France Medical Visa Eligibility & Requirements
- A Letter of invitation from the medical institution or A Formal Agreement of the French Hospital for Patient’s Admission, are documents that must include information such as the aim of the foreign patient’s consult, his/her current diagnosis, therapy to take, length of it, appointment date, medical costs involved, main doctor in charge, and so on.
- 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 is 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
- Birth Certificate for a minor applicant -The certificate must be provided in original accompanied with a copy
- 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
- 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
- Completed French Tourist Visa Application Form with the provision of correct information.
- Two passport-sized photos, no older than three months.
- Your valid passport issued within the last 10 years and valid for a minimum of 3 months after the end of your planned stay in France. The passport must have at least two blank pages in order to be able to put the visa sticker on it.
- If you have ever held any visa to any country in the world, submit copies of those visas.
- 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
- You are not allowed to work or study during your stay in the country
- The visa is valid for 180 days days
France Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements
- Invitation letter from the French company you will be visiting and their detailed address accompanied with the dates of your visit
- A letter from your employer in Kenya stating awareness and allowance of your business travel for the duration of your time in the country.
- If there were previous trade relations between the two companies, proof of such events must be provided
- Business bank statement of the latest 6 months
- Sponsorship Letter, By another person that confirms they will be financially supporting your trip. In order for this letter to be valid, it must be accompanied by a bank statement of the sponsor, no older than three months.
- 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.
- Receipt of paid visa application fee is required
- 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.
- If you are self-employed, you should submit proof of business certification such as the Business License and the company's certified bank account statements for the last three months.
France Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements
- A print out of your Campus France ID number
- Letter of registration from the academic Institution
- Cover letter explaining the study project and a CV Resume
- Proof of funds tuition fees a minimum of 615 Euros per month for the complete academic term
- Proof of medical insurance with coverage valid in France
- Copy of your round-trip airline ticket if you are studying for six months or less or a one-way ticket if you are studying in France for more than six month
- Proof of residency in France such as a lease, electricity bill, title of the property, etc. for a minimum of three months or a hotel reservation
- Copy of the CV
- Copies of the degree and academic diplomas, certificates
- Documents stating the accommodation arrangement during your studies
- French language proficiency certificate if you have enrolled in a French-taught course
- Proof of payment of the visa fee
- Official enrolment or acceptance letter from the university
France Visa Fees
Visa Type
Sub Types
Visa Fees
Tourist visa
60.00 (EUR)
Medical visa
60.00 (EUR)
Business visa
60.00 (EUR)
Student visa
60.00 (EUR)
France Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Rwanda
Location
Address
Kigali
3, KN 33 St. P.O. Box 441 Kigali Rwanda
rw.ambafrance.org
ambafrance.kigali-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr
(+250) 252 551 800, (+250) 252 551 820
If my French Visa is denied am I allowed to appeal?
You CAN appeal against the French diplomatic office’s decision to reject your French Visa. You might do this within a 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 kind of meals are served on air France flights?
The meal you receive on board depends on your travel class, destination, and the time of day. According to these factors, you will receive breakfast, snack, lunch, or dinner. A choice of beverages is also provided on all flights.
Can you get a refund if you miss your flight?
What is a biometric passport?
A biometric passport is a passport with an electronic chip that contains biometric information that can be used to authenticate the identity of the passport holder. It uses contactless smart card technology. Passport information is both printed on the passport data page and stored in the chip. The biometric passport contains personal data of the passport holder, digital photo ID, and fingerprints.