India in FranceVisa & Immigration Sources

Visa types, work permits, residence permits, and immigration requirements for India nationals in France — answered only from official government sources.

Key facts at a glance

  • Account Entitlement Procedure requires: Account Entitlement Request Form, Valid French or foreign ID, Proof of domicile, Letter of refusal from the bank, Honor declaration, Honor certificate (Service-Public.fr)
  • Account Entitlement Procedure processing takes 3 working days (Service-Public.fr)
  • Account Entitlement Procedure requires: Reside in France, Reside legally in another EU Member State, Be of French nationality and reside outside France (Service-Public.fr)
  • The Appointment appointment fee is €0.60 EUR (Indian Embassy Paris)
  • Appointment validity period: 01 July 2025 (Indian Embassy Paris)
  • Appointment Guidelines requires: valid appointment confirmation letter (Indian Embassy Paris)

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Key Policy Facts

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Account Entitlement Procedure

Notice Period
2 months

You have a two-month period of notice except in the following 2 cases: You deliberately used the account to carry out illegal transactions, You provided inaccurate information.

Source: Service-Public.frOpening a bank account in France

Required Documents
Account Entitlement Request Form, Valid French or foreign ID, Proof of domicile, Letter of refusal from the bank, Honor declaration, Honor certificate

Your file should contain the following documents: Account Entitlement Request Form, Valid French or foreign ID, Proof of domicile (e.g. water bill or telephone under 3 months, rent receipt under 3 months, title to the principal residence), Letter of refusal from the bank approached, or acknowledgeme…

Source: Service-Public.frOpening a bank account in France

Processing Time
3 working days

The bank concerned must open the account within 3 working days of receipt of the documents necessary.

Source: Service-Public.frOpening a bank account in France

Eligibility Criteria
Reside in France, Reside legally in another EU Member State, Be of French nationality and reside outside France

To benefit from the account entitlement procedure, you must complete one of the following criteria: Reside in France, Reside legally in the territory of another Member State of the European Union but not for professional purposes, Be of French nationality and reside outside France.

Source: Service-Public.frOpening a bank account in France

Appointment

Appointment Fee
€0.60 EUR

Euro 0.60 will be charged per application over and above the applicable consular fees as mentioned on the website.

Source: Indian Embassy ParisGeneral information (fees & appointments)

Validity Period
01 July 2025

M/s. VFS Global has ceased to provide consular services effective 01 July 2025.

Source: Indian Embassy ParisGeneral information (fees & appointments)

Appointment Guidelines

Appointment Requirement
valid appointment confirmation letter

Entry will not be permitted without a valid appointment confirmation letter.

Source: Indian Embassy ParisGeneral information (fees & appointments)

Late Arrival Policy
Late arrivals will not be accommodated.

Kindly arrive strictly as per the date and time of your scheduled appointment. Late arrivals will not be accommodated.

Source: Indian Embassy ParisGeneral information (fees & appointments)

Appointment System

Appointment Fee
€0.60 EUR

Euro 0.60 will be charged per application over and above the applicable consular fees as mentioned on the website.

Source: Indian Embassy ParisGeneral information (fees & appointments)

Appointment Requirement
valid appointment confirmation letter

Entry will not be permitted without a valid appointment confirmation letter.

Source: Indian Embassy ParisGeneral information (fees & appointments)

Bank Account Opening

Application Fee
0 EUR

Opening a bank account under the right to account and the use of basic banking services are free.

Source: Service-Public.frOpening a bank account in France

Birth Registration

Processing Time
1 year

The birth must be registered within one year from the date of birth at the jurisdictional Indian Mission/Consulate.

Source: Indian Embassy ParisPassport - Birth Registration and Issue of First Passport

Late Registration Approval
Central Government (MHA)

If registration is applied for after one year, prior approval of the Central Government (MHA) is required.

Source: Indian Embassy ParisPassport - Birth Registration and Issue of First Passport

Late Registration Fee
0 EUR

If the birth registration is applied after one year of birth please fill the “Late Birth Registration Form”

Source: Indian Embassy ParisPassport - Birth Registration and Issue of First Passport

Registration Deadline
1 year

The birth must be registered within one year from the date of birth at the jurisdictional Indian Mission/Consulate.

Source: Indian Embassy ParisPassport - Birth Registration and Issue of First Passport

Processing Time Late Registration
years

Late registration takes considerably longer — sometimes years — to process.

Source: Indian Embassy ParisPassport - Birth Registration and Issue of First Passport

Legal Deadline
1 year

The birth must be registered within one year from the date of birth at the jurisdictional Indian Mission/Consulate.

Source: Indian Embassy ParisPassport - Birth Registration and Issue of First Passport

Validity Period
1 year years

The birth must be registered within one year from the date of birth at the jurisdictional Indian Mission/Consulate.

Source: Indian Embassy ParisPassport - Birth Registration and Issue of First Passport

Application Fee
21 Euro

Total fees will be Euro 21 (For Birth Registration)

Source: Indian Embassy ParisPassport - Birth Registration and Issue of First Passport

Civic Examination

Passing Score
80 percent

Passing this civic exam requires a score of at least 80%, or 32 correct answers.

Source: OFIIRepublican Integration Contract (CIR)

Number Of Questions
40 questions

At the end of this training, a civic exam including 40 multiple choice questions is to be passed.

Source: OFIIRepublican Integration Contract (CIR)

Civic Training

Duration
24 hours

The civic education is mandatory and includes 4 sessions with a total duration of 24 hours.

Source: OFIIRepublican Integration Contract (CIR)

Consular Services

Service Start Date
01 July 2025

M/s. VFS Global, has ceased to provide consular services effective 01 July 2025.

Source: Indian Embassy ParisGeneral information (fees & appointments)

Processing Time
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm hours

Applicants may collect the same in-person or through a representative with an authorization letter upon submitting the receipt at the delivery counter between 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm on a working day.

Source: Indian Embassy ParisGeneral information (fees & appointments)

Appointment Scheduling Date
01 July 2025

M/s. VFS Global has ceased to provide consular services effective 01 July 2025.

Source: Indian Embassy ParisGeneral information (fees & appointments)

Application Fee
€0.60 EUR

Euro 0.60 will be charged per application over and above the applicable consular fees as mentioned on the website.

Source: Indian Embassy ParisGeneral information (fees & appointments)

Document Delivery Requirement
self-addressed registered pre-paid envelope

Applicants who wish to get the document delivered by post, must provide a self-addressed registered pre-paid envelope while submitting the documents during application submission stage at Embassy counter.

Source: Indian Embassy ParisGeneral information (fees & appointments)

Service Outsourcing End Date
01 July 2025

M/s. VFS Global, has ceased to provide consular services effective 01 July 2025.

Source: Indian Embassy ParisGeneral information (fees & appointments)

Appointment Requirement
valid appointment confirmation letter

Entry will not be permitted without a valid appointment confirmation letter.

Source: Indian Embassy ParisGeneral information (fees & appointments)

Appointment Required
true

Appointments must be scheduled through the official website of the embassy through an online Appointment system.

Source: Indian Embassy ParisGeneral information (fees & appointments)

Appointment Time Window
9am – 1pm; 1.30pm – 5.30pm

Office Hours Monday-Friday (9am – 1pm; 1.30pm – 5.30pm)

Source: Indian Embassy ParisGeneral information (fees & appointments)

Additional Fee
€0.60 EUR

Euro 0.60 will be charged per application over and above the applicable consular fees as mentioned on the website.

Source: Indian Embassy ParisGeneral information (fees & appointments)

Outsourcing End Date
01 July 2025

the current outsourcing partner, M/s. VFS Global, has ceased to provide consular services effective 01 July 2025.

Source: Indian Embassy ParisGeneral information (fees & appointments)

Payment Method
cash

Please note that currently only cash payment is accepted.

Source: Indian Embassy ParisGeneral information (fees & appointments)

Appointment Time
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Applicants may collect the same in-person or through a representative with an authorization letter upon submitting the receipt at the delivery counter between 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm on a working day.

Source: Indian Embassy ParisGeneral information (fees & appointments)

Consular, Passport, And Visa Services

Service Start Date
01 July 2025

M/s. VFS Global has ceased to provide consular services effective 01 July 2025.

Source: Indian Embassy ParisGeneral information (fees & appointments)

Corporate Tax

Concessional Rate New Tax Regime
22 %

The domestic companies can also opt for concessional Tax Rates under new tax regime of 22% (plus a 10% surcharge and 4% health and education cess), resulting in an effective tax rate of 25.17%.

Source: Indian Embassy ParisTax - Taxation in India

Effective Tax Rate New Manufacturing Companies
17.16 %

leading to an effective tax rate of 17.16% for new manufacturing companies incorporated on or after October 1,2019, and commencing production before March 31, 2023.

Source: Indian Embassy ParisTax - Taxation in India

Standard Rate Foreign Companies
35 %

The standard tax rate for foreign companies is 35% of the total taxable income (plus applicable surcharge (2% for income between 10-100 million rupees and 5% for income greater than 100 million rupees) and cess (4%).

Source: Indian Embassy ParisTax - Taxation in India

Standard Rate Domestic Companies
25 %

The standard rate for Domestic Companies is 25%(Turnover up to ₹4 billion)/30%(Turnover exceeding ₹4 billion).

Source: Indian Embassy ParisTax - Taxation in India

Corporate Tax Rate For Domestic Companies

Tax Rate
25 %

The standard rate for Domestic Companies is 25%(Turnover up to ₹4 billion)/30%(Turnover exceeding ₹4 billion).

Source: Indian Embassy ParisTax - Taxation in India

Corporate Tax Rate For Foreign Companies

Tax Rate
35 %

The standard tax rate for foreign companies is 35% of the total taxable income (plus applicable surcharge (2% for income between 10-100 million rupees and 5% for income greater than 100 million rupees) and cess (4%).

Source: Indian Embassy ParisTax - Taxation in India

Corporate Tax Rate For New Manufacturing Companies

Tax Rate
17.16 %

leading to an effective tax rate of 17.16% for new manufacturing companies incorporated on or after October 1,2019, and commencing production before March 31, 2023.

Source: Indian Embassy ParisTax - Taxation in India

Dasa Scheme

Eligibility Criteria
Foreign Nationals/ Persons of Indian origin, Non-resident Indians/ Overseas citizen of India

For Foreign Nationals/ Persons of Indian origin, Non-reisdent Indians/ Overseas citizen of India to UG and PG programmes DASA Scheme of Ministry of Education

Source: Indian Embassy ParisEducation - Direct Admissions for Foreign Nationals

Document Collection

Collection Time
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

she/he may collect the same in-person or through a representative with an authorization letter upon submitting the receipt at the delivery counter between 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm on a working day.

Source: Indian Embassy ParisGeneral information (fees & appointments)

Document Delivery

Delivery Time
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm hours

Applicants may collect the same in-person or through a representative with an authorization letter upon submitting the receipt at the delivery counter between 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm on a working day.

Source: Indian Embassy ParisGeneral information (fees & appointments)

Collection Time
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

may collect the same in-person or through a representative with an authorization letter upon submitting the receipt at the delivery counter between 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm on a working day.

Source: Indian Embassy ParisGeneral information (fees & appointments)

Document Submission

Required Documents
complete and in the required format

Please ensure all documents are complete and in the required format before arrival.

Source: Indian Embassy ParisGeneral information (fees & appointments)

Incomplete Application Policy
Applicants will be required to book a new appointment

Incomplete applications, missing documents (as per the checklist), or incorrectly filled forms will not be accepted. Applicants will be required to book a new appointment in such cases.

Source: Indian Embassy ParisGeneral information (fees & appointments)

Data last updated: 20 Jun 2026

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OFII

Republican Integration Contract (CIR) · Healthcare - Health Insurance · Work Permit - Work Authorization · Banking - Opening a Bank Account

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Titles and residence cards overview · Talent Passport (multi-year residence) · Income tax for foreigners in France · Renting accommodation in France · Long-stay visa (3 months to 1 year) · Social security registration for newcomers · Driving in France with foreign licence · Exchange non-European driving licence · Job search / company creation residence · Residence card — private and family life · Health insurance for foreign employee · Multi-year residence card · Student residence permit · Family reunification in France · Opening a bank account in France · Residence card — entrepreneur / liberal profession · Residence card — employee / temporary worker · Work authorization for foreign employees

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