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 Bank Account Opening application fee is 0 EUR (Service-Public.fr)
- •The Birth Registration application fee is 21 EUR (Indian Embassy Paris)
- •The Birth Registration late registration fee is 0 EUR (Indian Embassy Paris)
Extracted from 50 official pages across 5 government sources. Auto-updated daily.
Official Sources
- France-Visas4 pages
- HCI London3 pages
- Indian Embassy Paris21 pages
- OFII4 pages
- Service-Public.fr18 pages
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Key Policy Facts
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Account Entitlement Procedure
- Required Documents
- Account Entitlement Request Form, Valid French or foreign ID, Proof of domicile, Letter of refusal from the bank, Honor declaration, Honor certificate
- Notice Period
- 2 months
- 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
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
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
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
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
- Application Fee
- 21 EUR
- Late Registration Fee
- 0 EUR
Total fees will be Euro 21 (For Birth Registration)
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
Civic Examination
- Passing Score
- 80 percent
Passing this civic exam requires a score of at least 80%, or 32 correct answers.
Civic Training
- Duration
- 24 hours
The civic education is mandatory and includes 4 sessions with a total duration of 24 hours.
Consular Services
- Payment Method
- cash
Please note that currently only cash payment is accepted.
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 %
- Standard Rate Foreign Companies
- 35 %
- Standard Rate Domestic Companies
- 25 %
- Effective Tax Rate New Manufacturing Companies
- 17.16 %
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%.
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).
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 Delivery
- 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 Paris — General information (fees & appointments)
Driving In France With Foreign License
- Validity Period
- 1 year
- Age Limit
- 17 years
- Processing Time
- 1 year
- Stay Limit
- 6 months
- Required Documents
- qualified translator or embassy translation
Your driver's license issued by a non-EU country European is recognized for 1 year from your installation in France.
Source: Service-Public.fr — Driving in France with foreign licence
Have the minimum age to drive in France vehicles of the equivalent category of your license. For example, 17 years for the Category B license.
Source: Service-Public.fr — Driving in France with foreign licence
You must request the exchange of your driving license when exchanging your residence permit and no later than one year after the issue of your new residence permit.
Source: Service-Public.fr — Driving in France with foreign licence
Stay less than 185 days (6 months) because, beyond that, you are considered to have your normal residence in France.
Source: Service-Public.fr — Driving in France with foreign licence
If the translation is done in France, it must be done by a qualified translator or by the embassy in France of the country that issued the permit.
Source: Service-Public.fr — Driving in France with foreign licence
Droit Au Compte
- Application Fee
- 0 EUR
- Processing Time
- 3 days
- Pre Notice Period
- 2 months
L'ouverture d'un compte bancaire dans le cadre du droit au compte et l'utilisation des services bancaires de base sont gratuits.
La banque concernée doit ouvrir le compte dans un délai de 3 jours ouvrés à partir de la réception des documents nécessaires.
En cas de résiliation du compte, la banque doit vous adresser sa décision motivée par courrier et en informer la Banque de France. Vous disposez d'un délai de 2 mois de préavis sauf dans les 2 cas suivants.
E-visa
- Ineligibility Criteria
- International Travel Document Holders
- Blank Pages Required
- 2 pages
- Passport Validity
- 6 months
E-Visa is not available to International Travel Document Holders.
The passport should have at least two blank pages for stamping by the Immigration Officer on arrival.
The passport used by the applicant should have at least six months validity from the date of arrival in India.
Embassy Of India
- Appointment Hours
- 9am – 1pm; 1.30pm – 5.30pm
Office Hours Monday-Friday (9am – 1pm; 1.30pm – 5.30pm)
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — General information (fees & appointments)
Employer Verification
- Response Timeframe
- 2 working days
- Verification Timeframe
- 2 working days
Without a response within 2 working days of receipt of the request, the employer's verification obligation is deemed to have been fulfilled.
Source: Service-Public.fr — Work authorization for foreign employees
the employer must check the authenticity of the residence permit authorizing him to work in France, with the prefecture of the place of employment at least 2 working days before the effective date of the declaration.
Source: Service-Public.fr — Work authorization for foreign employees
Eu Long-term Resident Card Obtained In Another Eu Country
- Application Timeframe
- 3 months
- Application Deadline
- 3 months
The foreigner must, at the latest within 3 months of entering France, apply for a residence permit.
The foreigner must, at the latest within 3 months of entering France, apply for a residence permit.
Source: Service-Public.fr — Work authorization for foreign employees
European Driving License
- Application Deadline
- 6 months
You must request the exchange of your license from 6e month of stay in France and before 18e month.
Source: Service-Public.fr — Exchange non-European driving licence
Family Reunification
- Income Threshold 6 Or More Persons
- 2187.64 EUR
- Age Limit Spouse
- 18 years
- Housing Area Zone C
- 28 m²
- Age Limit Children
- 18 years
- Housing Area Zone B1 B2
- 24 m²
- Age Limit Spouse Children
- 18 years
- Residency Duration
- 18 months
- Income Threshold 4 Or 5 Persons
- 2005.34 EUR
- Housing Area Zone A Bis A
- 22 m²
- Income Threshold 2 Or 3 Persons
- 1823.03 EUR
6 or more people: on average €2,187.64 in the last 12 months preceding the application
Your spouse or adult spouse (at least 18 years old) and legally married to you.
Area C: 28 m² for a couple without children or 2 people.
Your minor children (under 18).
Areas B1 and B2: 24 m² for a couple without children or 2 people.
Your spouse or children may be excluded from family reunification if their presence in France constitutes threat to public order.
You must also have been living in France for at least 18 months.
4 or 5 people: on average €2,005.34 in the last 12 months preceding the application
Depending on the geographical area where the dwelling is located, it must have a total living area of at least: Zones A bis and A: 22 m² for a couple without children or 2 people.
2 or 3 persons: average monthly gross minimum growth wage (SMIC), i.e. on average €1,823.03, in the last 12 months preceding the application
First Passport
- Application Fee
- 38 EUR
- Application Fee After 8 Years
- 42 EUR
Total fees will be Euro 38 (For Issue of First Passport upto 8 years of age of minor / newborn child)
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Passport - Birth Registration and Issue of First Passport
If the first passport of the minor is issued after completion of 8 years of age of the child the fees will be Euro 21 (for birth registration + Euro 42 (for passport) = Euro 63/-)
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Passport - Birth Registration and Issue of First Passport
Foreign Driving License
- Required Documents
- Certificate of the driving rights of less than 6 months at the date of application
Certificate of the driving rights of less than 6 months at the date of application.
Source: Service-Public.fr — Exchange non-European driving licence
Health Insurance For Foreign Employee
- Processing Time
- 3 to 6 months
- Maximum Detachment Duration
- 24 months
- Validity Period
- until the end of the current academic year
You own the U2 form allowing your unemployment benefit from the last State of affiliation to be maintained for a period of 3 to 6 months depending on the country.
Source: Service-Public.fr — Health insurance for foreign employee
If you are temporarily posted by your employer (Maximum 24 months unless derogated) in France and you reside there, you continue to be covered by the social security scheme of your country of origin.
Source: Service-Public.fr — Health insurance for foreign employee
Your card must be valid at least until the end of the current academic year.
Source: Service-Public.fr — Health insurance for foreign employee
Data last updated: 10 Mar 2026
Topics Covered
France-Visas
Short-stay Schengen visa · Long-stay visa · Salaried employment visa · India-specific visa information
HCI London
OCI Card Services UK · Indian Passport in UK · Tax - India-UK Tax Initiatives
Indian Embassy Paris
Education - French Universities and Colleges · Education - Direct Admissions for Foreign Nationals · Healthcare - COVID-19 Guidelines for International Arrivals · Healthcare - COVID-19 Related Guidelines · Healthcare - International Arrivals Guidelines · Healthcare - International Arrivals Guidelines · Healthcare - International Arrivals Guidelines · Healthcare - Announcement on e-SEWA · General - Important Announcement · Visa - Announcement for Foreign Nationals · General information (fees & appointments) · Passport services · OCI services · Visa - Validation of Long-Term Visa · Visa - e-Visa · Passport - Birth Registration and Issue of First Passport · Education - Education Research and Training · Tax - Taxation in India · Visa - Regular Visa · Consular Services - Consular Camp · Visa - Transit Visa
OFII
Work Permit - Work Authorization · Banking - Opening a Bank Account · Healthcare - Health Insurance · Republican Integration Contract (CIR)
Service-Public.fr
Opening a bank account in France · Residence card — private and family life · Residence card — entrepreneur / liberal profession · Income tax for foreigners in France · Renting accommodation in France · Social security registration for newcomers · Multi-year residence card · Long-stay visa (3 months to 1 year) · Work authorization for foreign employees · Family reunification in France · Exchange non-European driving licence · Driving in France with foreign licence · Health insurance for foreign employee · Student residence permit · Titles and residence cards overview · Talent Passport (multi-year residence) · Residence card — employee / temporary worker · Job search / company creation residence
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