India in France — Visa & 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)
Extracted from 54 official pages across 5 government sources. Auto-updated daily.
Official Sources
- France-Visas4 pages
- HCI London2 pages
- Indian Embassy Paris26 pages
- OFII4 pages
- Service-Public.fr18 pages
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Key Policy Facts
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Account Entitlement Procedure
- Notice Period
- 2 months
- Required Documents
- Account Entitlement Request Form, Valid French or foreign ID, Proof of domicile, Letter of refusal from the bank, Honor declaration, Honor certificate
- Processing Time
- 3 working days
- Eligibility Criteria
- Reside in France, Reside legally in another EU Member State, Be of French nationality and reside outside France
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.fr — Opening a bank account in France
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.fr — Opening a bank account in France
The bank concerned must open the account within 3 working days of receipt of the documents necessary.
Source: Service-Public.fr — Opening a bank account in 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.fr — Opening a bank account in France
Appointment
- Appointment Fee
- €0.60 EUR
- Validity Period
- 01 July 2025
Euro 0.60 will be charged per application over and above the applicable consular fees as mentioned on the website.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — General information (fees & appointments)
M/s. VFS Global has ceased to provide consular services effective 01 July 2025.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — General information (fees & appointments)
Appointment Guidelines
- Appointment Requirement
- valid appointment confirmation letter
- Late Arrival Policy
- Late arrivals will not be accommodated.
Entry will not be permitted without a valid appointment confirmation letter.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — General information (fees & appointments)
Kindly arrive strictly as per the date and time of your scheduled appointment. Late arrivals will not be accommodated.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — General information (fees & appointments)
Appointment System
- Appointment Fee
- €0.60 EUR
- Appointment Requirement
- valid appointment confirmation letter
Euro 0.60 will be charged per application over and above the applicable consular fees as mentioned on the website.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — General information (fees & appointments)
Entry will not be permitted without a valid appointment confirmation letter.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — General 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.fr — Opening a bank account in France
Birth Registration
- Processing Time
- 1 year
- Late Registration Approval
- Central Government (MHA)
- Late Registration Fee
- 0 EUR
- Registration Deadline
- 1 year
- Processing Time Late Registration
- years
- Total Fee
- €59 EUR
- Legal Deadline
- 1 year
- Validity Period
- 1 year years
- Application Fee
- 21 Euro
The birth must be registered within one year from the date of birth at the jurisdictional Indian Mission/Consulate.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Passport - Birth Registration and Issue of First Passport
If registration is applied for after one year, prior approval of the Central Government (MHA) is required.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Passport - Birth Registration and Issue of First Passport
If the birth registration is applied after one year of birth please fill the “Late Birth Registration Form”
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Passport - Birth Registration and Issue of First Passport
The birth must be registered within one year from the date of birth at the jurisdictional Indian Mission/Consulate.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Passport - Birth Registration and Issue of First Passport
Late registration takes considerably longer — sometimes years — to process.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Passport - Birth Registration and Issue of First Passport
Total Euro 59.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Passport - Birth Registration and Issue of First Passport
The birth must be registered within one year from the date of birth at the jurisdictional Indian Mission/Consulate.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Passport - Birth Registration and Issue of First Passport
The birth must be registered within one year from the date of birth at the jurisdictional Indian Mission/Consulate.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Passport - Birth Registration and Issue of First Passport
Total fees will be Euro 21 (For Birth Registration)
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Passport - Birth Registration and Issue of First Passport
Civic Examination
- Passing Score
- 80 percent
- Number Of Questions
- 40 questions
Passing this civic exam requires a score of at least 80%, or 32 correct answers.
At the end of this training, a civic exam including 40 multiple choice questions is to be passed.
Civic Training
- Duration
- 24 hours
The civic education is mandatory and includes 4 sessions with a total duration of 24 hours.
Consular Services
- Service Start Date
- 01 July 2025
- Processing Time
- 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm hours
- Appointment Scheduling Date
- 01 July 2025
- Application Fee
- €0.60 EUR
- Document Delivery Requirement
- self-addressed registered pre-paid envelope
- Service Outsourcing End Date
- 01 July 2025
- Appointment Requirement
- valid appointment confirmation letter
- Appointment Required
- true
- Appointment Time Window
- 9am – 1pm; 1.30pm – 5.30pm
- Additional Fee
- €0.60 EUR
- Outsourcing End Date
- 01 July 2025
- Payment Method
- cash
- Appointment Time
- 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
M/s. VFS Global, has ceased to provide consular services effective 01 July 2025.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — General information (fees & appointments)
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 Paris — General information (fees & appointments)
M/s. VFS Global has ceased to provide consular services effective 01 July 2025.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — General information (fees & appointments)
Euro 0.60 will be charged per application over and above the applicable consular fees as mentioned on the website.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — General information (fees & appointments)
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 Paris — General information (fees & appointments)
M/s. VFS Global, has ceased to provide consular services effective 01 July 2025.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — General information (fees & appointments)
Entry will not be permitted without a valid appointment confirmation letter.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — General information (fees & appointments)
Appointments must be scheduled through the official website of the embassy through an online Appointment system.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — General information (fees & appointments)
Office Hours Monday-Friday (9am – 1pm; 1.30pm – 5.30pm)
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — General information (fees & appointments)
Euro 0.60 will be charged per application over and above the applicable consular fees as mentioned on the website.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — General information (fees & appointments)
the current outsourcing partner, M/s. VFS Global, has ceased to provide consular services effective 01 July 2025.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — General information (fees & appointments)
Please note that currently only cash payment is accepted.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — General information (fees & appointments)
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 Paris — General 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 Paris — General information (fees & appointments)
Corporate Tax
- Concessional Rate New Tax Regime
- 22 %
- Effective Tax Rate New Manufacturing Companies
- 17.16 %
- Standard Rate Foreign Companies
- 35 %
- Standard Rate Domestic Companies
- 25 %
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%.
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.
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%).
The standard rate for Domestic Companies is 25%(Turnover up to ₹4 billion)/30%(Turnover exceeding ₹4 billion).
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).
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%).
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.
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 Paris — Education - 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 Paris — General information (fees & appointments)
Document Delivery
- Delivery Time
- 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm hours
- Collection 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 Paris — General information (fees & appointments)
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 Paris — General information (fees & appointments)
Document Submission
- Required Documents
- complete and in the required format
- Incomplete Application Policy
- Applicants will be required to book a new appointment
Please ensure all documents are complete and in the required format before arrival.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — General information (fees & appointments)
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 Paris — General information (fees & appointments)
Data last updated: 20 Jun 2026
Topics Covered
France-Visas
Short-stay Schengen visa · India-specific visa information · Salaried employment visa · Long-stay visa
HCI London
Indian Passport in UK · OCI Card Services UK
Indian Embassy Paris
Education - French Universities and Colleges · Healthcare - Announcement on e-SEWA · OCI services · Passport services · General information (fees & appointments) · Visa - e-Visa · Visa - Regular Visa · General - Important Announcement · Visa - Announcement for Foreign Nationals · Healthcare - COVID-19 Guidelines for International Arrivals · Consular Services - Consular Camp · Education - Education Research and Training · Education - Direct Admissions for Foreign Nationals · Passport - Birth Registration and Issue of First Passport · Healthcare - COVID-19 Related Guidelines · Healthcare - International Arrivals Guidelines · Passport - OCI Services Guidelines · Consular Services - Other Consular Services · Passport - Passport and Passport Related Services · Passport - Birth Registration and Issue of First Passport to a Child · Healthcare - International Arrivals Guidelines · Visa - Validation of Long-Term Visa · Tax - Taxation in India · Healthcare - International Arrivals Guidelines · Visa - Transit Visa · Visa - Visa Services
OFII
Republican Integration Contract (CIR) · Healthcare - Health Insurance · Work Permit - Work Authorization · Banking - Opening a Bank Account
Service-Public.fr
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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