How to get a France visa from Togo

• The French tourist visa (Schengen short-stay visa) is issued to Togolese travelling to France for tourism, business, family visitation or any other short term purposes.

• Applicants visiting friends or family require a letter of invitation from their host in france. The letter should contain the house and contact address of the host.

• The applicant's reason for travel must be clearly stated on the visa stamped in the applicant's visa.

• Applicants are to appear physically at the embassy for the submission of their visa application.

• Applicants are to submit their passport with a validity of not less than 3 months from the proposed date of travel.

• Applicants biometrics will be taken during the application process which is valid for 5 years.

• Employed applicants are to submit a letter from their employer stating the awareness of their leave, duration of stay and consent.

• Children below the age of 12 do not require a biometric registration.

• Proof of hotel reservation or accommodation should be submitted.

• Applicants are to provide proof of financial sufficiency that covers their duration of stay.

• Applicants are to submit a valid Schengen- approved travel insurance with a coverage of €30,000 for medical insurance.

• Applicants travel itinerary should be submitted.

• Applicants are to provide proof of incentive of returning to Togo at the expiration of their visa.

• Proof of payment of visa application fee should be submitted.

• This French business visa (Schengen short-stay visa) is issued to Togolese with the intention of carrying out business transactions in France.

• Business meetings can be held in any part of the country with this visa.

• Two recent passport-sized photograph taken within the last 3 months should be submitted.

• An international passport with a validity of not less than 3 months to the proposed date of departure should be submitted.

• Applicants are to submit a proof of travel insurance with a minimum coverage of 30,000 euros.

• A multiple entry permit is recommended for applicants of the business visa.

• A copy of the business registration and trade licence should be submitted to the embassy.

• Applicants are advised to make their application at least 45 days before the date of departure.

• A letter of invitation from the host company in France should be submitted. The address of the company and the date of arrival should be clearly stated in the letter.

• If the French company is going to be responsible for your expenses in the country, it should be clearly stated in the letter.

• A letter from your employer in Togo confirming the purpose and the duration of your stay in France is required.

• Proof of business registration or trade license of the host company in France should be provided.

• Proof of previous business dealings with the company should be provided if any.

• Proof of paid visa application fee is required.

• Applicants are to provide proof of a clean criminal record.

• Togolese are expected to exit the country at the expiration of their visa.

• This visa is issued to Togolese seeking medical treatment in France.

• A letter from the hospital in France confirming that you are to be admitted for treatment and the duration of the treatment should be provided.

• A letter from your doctor in Togo stating your medical condition and the reason the treatment will be best gotten in France should also be submitted.

• If you are employed, a letter from your employer stating the allowance of your leave is required. Your status in the company and the duration of your employment should also be stated in the letter.

• Applicants are required to submit a document which shows that they have the incentive of returning to their country upon the completion of the treatment.

• Minors are expected to submit a copy of their birth certificate and a letter of consent from the parents if they are travelling with one or none of their parents.

• Proof of financial sufficiency that covers the applicant's duration of stay should be submitted.

• Proof of part or full payment of medical fees should be provided.

• Proof of payment of visa application fee should be provided.

• The Student Visa is issued to foreigners travelling to France for study purposes.

• A letter of acceptance from the academic institution you have been accepted to is required.

• Applicants are to provide certificates that qualifies him for the course to be undertaken.

• For training or courses less than 3 months, the applicant will be issued a short-stay visa.

• For training or courses that will last more than 3 months, A long-stay visa or resident permit will be issued to the applicant.

• Applicants are to provide proof of financial capacity that covers their duration of stay.

• Applicants are to provide proof of part or full payment of tuition fee.

• Applicants are to submit proof of health insurance that covers their duration of stay.

• Proof of criminal record in the form of a certificate should be submitted.

• Minors are required to have their original birth certificate accompanied with a letter of consent signed by both their parents.

• Proof of medical fitness showing that the applicant is free from communicable diseases. Yellow fever vaccination is compulsory.

• Bearers of this visa are permitted to part-time.

• A receipt that shows payment of visa application fee has been made.

• The Transit Visa is issued to Togolese making stopovers in France.

• With this visa, foreigners can board a connecting flight from an airport in France to the destination country.

• This visa also allows its holders to transit through a port in France to a third destination.

• The visa and other entry permits to the destination country are required.

• Flight ticket to your destination country should be submitted.

• Holders of this visa are not allowed to work while they are in the country.

• You cannot study with the transit visa.

• Proof of clean criminal record should be provided.

• Receipt of paid visa application fee is required

• Applicants are expected to leave France before the expiration of their visa.

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