# France visa for Nepali citizens

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Last updated: 2026-04-25

## Embassy / mission

- **Mission:** Embassy of France — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal)
- **Address:** 2/50-E, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India
- **Phone:** +91 11 4319 6100
- **Email:** info.new-delhi-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr
- **Hours:** Embassy in New Delhi: Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00. Nepal applicants do NOT visit the embassy directly — submit via VFS Global Kathmandu.
- **Application centre:** VFS Global France Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu — 3rd Floor, Chhaya Center / Chhaya Devi Complex, Amrit Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal — open Tuesday + Friday only, 09:00–13:00 (limited 2-day window). Appointments mandatory.
- **Online portal:** https://france-visas.gouv.fr (select India as country of submission) · https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/fra (VFS Global appointment booking)
- **Payment:** Cash in NPR at the VFS Kathmandu counter. No card / digital wallet.

## Visa categories

### Tourist — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Tourism / Private Visit

**Purpose:** Tourism, sightseeing, private visits to family or friends, and short stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day rolling window in the Schengen Area.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
**Validity:** Issued for the trip dates (single entry) or 1 / 3 / 5 years (multi-entry) at the consul's discretion.
**Entries:** Single, double, or multiple — multi-entry validity granted to applicants with prior clean Schengen travel history.
**Processing time:** 15 calendar days standard (can extend to 45 days during peak season or where consultation is required).
**How to apply:** Complete the online application at france-visas.gouv.fr (select India as country), book a VFS Kathmandu appointment (Tue/Fri only) at least 15 days before departure, attend with the full file + biometrics.
**Financial requirement:** EUR 65 / day with hotel booking OR EUR 120 / day without; bank statements showing capacity for the trip plus return.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport + photocopy — Issued less than 10 years ago, valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from Schengen, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page copies — Plus copies of every visa / stamp page from previous passports if any.
- Two ICAO-format photos (35 × 45 mm) — Recent (within 6 months), white background, head straight, both ears visible, no glasses, neutral expression.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate, both sides.
- Long-form France-Visas application form (CERFA) — Completed and signed via france-visas.gouv.fr; print the receipt + summary for the VFS appointment.
- Cover letter — Detailed letter in English stating purpose, itinerary, sponsor (if any), self-funding, and intent to return — addressed to the Consul General, French Embassy, New Delhi.
- Confirmed return / onward airline ticket — Showing arrival in and departure from the Schengen Area within the visa validity (issue an airline-confirmed PNR; do NOT pay for the ticket before the visa is issued — VFS accepts a confirmed reservation).
- Confirmed accommodation for the entire stay — Hotel reservations in the applicant's name covering every night, OR a notarised host-invitation ("attestation d'accueil") validated by the French town hall.
- Travel medical insurance — Minimum EUR 30,000 coverage including emergency medical, hospitalisation, and repatriation; valid throughout the Schengen Area for the entire stay.
- Bank statement (last 3–6 months) — Original, signed and stamped on every page; recommended closing balance ≥ NPR 500,000–700,000 for tourist short-stay (covers EUR 65–120/day for the planned trip plus return capacity).
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed) — See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- A clean Schengen travel history (prior tourist visas with no overstay) significantly improves chances of a multi-entry visa.
- First-time applicants from Nepal are usually issued single-entry visas matching the exact travel dates.

### touristLong — Long-Stay "Visitor" Visa (VLS-TS / VLS-T)

**Purpose:** Stays in France exceeding 90 days for tourist or personal reasons, without engaging in any professional activity.
**Stay duration:** 3 months – 1 year per visa (extendable via prefecture residence permit afterwards).
**Validity:** VLS-TS (residence-equivalent) for stays ≤ 1 year — must be validated online via the ANEF portal within 3 months of arrival; OR VLS-T (temporary) for applicants who certify they will not extend.
**Entries:** Multiple — equivalent to a Schengen visa for travel within the Schengen Area while valid.
**Processing time:** 15 working days – 2 months; book at least 1 month before departure.
**How to apply:** Online at france-visas.gouv.fr → VFS Kathmandu appointment → document submission → biometrics. Validate online via ANEF within 3 months of arrival.
**Financial requirement:** Bank statements showing sustained means of subsistence for the entire stay (accommodation + EUR 65–120 / day equivalent in savings) and a formal undertaking NOT to engage in professional activity.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport + photocopy — Issued less than 10 years ago, valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from Schengen, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page copies — Plus copies of every visa / stamp page from previous passports if any.
- Two ICAO-format photos (35 × 45 mm) — Recent (within 6 months), white background, head straight, both ears visible, no glasses, neutral expression.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate, both sides.
- Long-form France-Visas application form (CERFA) — Completed and signed via france-visas.gouv.fr; print the receipt + summary for the VFS appointment.
- Cover letter — Detailed letter in English stating purpose, itinerary, sponsor (if any), self-funding, and intent to return — addressed to the Consul General, French Embassy, New Delhi.
- Sworn statement of non-professional activity — Signed undertaking not to engage in any paid work in France during the visa validity.
- Proof of accommodation in France — Property title deed, signed long-term tenancy agreement, OR notarised host invitation ("attestation d'accueil") for the full stay.
- Travel medical insurance — Minimum EUR 30,000 coverage including emergency medical, hospitalisation, and repatriation; valid throughout the Schengen Area for the entire stay.
- Bank statement (last 3–6 months) — Original, signed and stamped on every page; recommended closing balance ≥ NPR 500,000–700,000 for tourist short-stay (covers EUR 65–120/day for the planned trip plus return capacity).
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed) — See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- A tourist long-stay visa is a "Visitor" visa — different from a residence permit; it does NOT allow paid work.

### Transit — Airport Transit Visa (ATV-A)

**Purpose:** Transiting through the international zone of a French airport en route to a third country — Nepali ordinary passport holders are EXPLICITLY required to hold an ATV-A (per EU Regulation 810/2009 Annex IV).
**Stay duration:** Strictly within the airport international zone — no entry into Schengen territory.
**Validity:** Single transit, valid for the connection dates only.
**Entries:** Single (or matching the number of transits planned).
**Processing time:** 15 working days standard.
**How to apply:** Same VFS Kathmandu route as Schengen short-stay; declare "Airport Transit" as the visa type on the france-visas.gouv.fr application.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport + photocopy — Issued less than 10 years ago, valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from Schengen, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page copies — Plus copies of every visa / stamp page from previous passports if any.
- Two ICAO-format photos (35 × 45 mm) — Recent (within 6 months), white background, head straight, both ears visible, no glasses, neutral expression.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate, both sides.
- Long-form France-Visas application form (CERFA) — Completed and signed via france-visas.gouv.fr; print the receipt + summary for the VFS appointment.
- Cover letter — Detailed letter in English stating purpose, itinerary, sponsor (if any), self-funding, and intent to return — addressed to the Consul General, French Embassy, New Delhi.
- Confirmed onward ticket to third country — Showing departure from France airside to a non-Schengen final destination.
- Visa of the third country — When the final destination requires one (e.g. UK, US, Canada).
- Travel medical insurance — Minimum EUR 30,000 coverage including emergency medical, hospitalisation, and repatriation; valid throughout the Schengen Area for the entire stay.

**Notes:**
- Diplomatic / official passport holders are EXEMPT from the ATV requirement (per EU Annex IV).
- Holders of a valid Schengen residence permit, EU long-stay visa, or US / UK / Canada / Japan residence permit are also exempt.
- Connections that stay strictly inside the airside international zone do NOT need a visa — but Nepali ordinary passports are listed in EU Annex IV and the Border Police interpret this strictly. Always carry the ATV.

### Business — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Business Travel

**Purpose:** Attending business meetings, trade fairs, seminars, conferences, partner visits, or short training programmes / internships not exceeding 90 days.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
**Validity:** Single, double, or multi-entry up to 1 / 3 / 5 years.
**Entries:** Single, double, or multiple.
**Processing time:** 15 calendar days standard.
**How to apply:** Same VFS Kathmandu route as tourist short-stay, with a French business invitation.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport + photocopy — Issued less than 10 years ago, valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from Schengen, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page copies — Plus copies of every visa / stamp page from previous passports if any.
- Two ICAO-format photos (35 × 45 mm) — Recent (within 6 months), white background, head straight, both ears visible, no glasses, neutral expression.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate, both sides.
- Long-form France-Visas application form (CERFA) — Completed and signed via france-visas.gouv.fr; print the receipt + summary for the VFS appointment.
- Cover letter — Detailed letter in English stating purpose, itinerary, sponsor (if any), self-funding, and intent to return — addressed to the Consul General, French Embassy, New Delhi.
- Invitation letter from French partner / host — On company letterhead, addressed to the consulate, stating purpose, exact dates, host contact, and undertaking to cover (or share) costs.
- French host trade registration (Kbis) — Recent extract (within 3 months) of the French inviting company's commercial register.
- Trade-fair / conference accreditation *(conditional)* — Where the trip is for a fair / conference — registration confirmation or admission card.
- Cover letter from Nepali employer / company — On letterhead, stating designation, salary, leave approval, purpose, and intent to return.
- Confirmed return / onward airline ticket — Showing arrival in and departure from the Schengen Area within the visa validity (issue an airline-confirmed PNR; do NOT pay for the ticket before the visa is issued — VFS accepts a confirmed reservation).
- Confirmed accommodation for the entire stay — Hotel reservations in the applicant's name covering every night, OR a notarised host-invitation ("attestation d'accueil") validated by the French town hall.
- Travel medical insurance — Minimum EUR 30,000 coverage including emergency medical, hospitalisation, and repatriation; valid throughout the Schengen Area for the entire stay.
- Bank statement (last 3–6 months) — Original, signed and stamped on every page; recommended closing balance ≥ NPR 500,000–700,000 for tourist short-stay (covers EUR 65–120/day for the planned trip plus return capacity).
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed) — See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.

### Medical — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Medical Care

**Purpose:** Receiving consultation, diagnosis, treatment, or aftercare at a French medical institution (private or public).
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days; longer treatments require a long-stay "Visitor" or specific medical visa.
**Validity:** Single entry, matching the treatment dates.
**Entries:** Single (multi-entry for repeat-treatment cases).
**Processing time:** 15 working days standard; expedited where treatment is urgent.
**How to apply:** Standard VFS Kathmandu route plus medical documentation reviewed under strict medical confidentiality.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport + photocopy — Issued less than 10 years ago, valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from Schengen, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page copies — Plus copies of every visa / stamp page from previous passports if any.
- Two ICAO-format photos (35 × 45 mm) — Recent (within 6 months), white background, head straight, both ears visible, no glasses, neutral expression.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate, both sides.
- Long-form France-Visas application form (CERFA) — Completed and signed via france-visas.gouv.fr; print the receipt + summary for the VFS appointment.
- Cover letter — Detailed letter in English stating purpose, itinerary, sponsor (if any), self-funding, and intent to return — addressed to the Consul General, French Embassy, New Delhi.
- Treatment-acceptance letter from French hospital / clinic — On the institution's letterhead, stating diagnosis, treatment plan, expected duration, and whether prepayment / deposit has been made.
- Medical records from Nepal — Recent diagnosis, treatment history, and referring doctor's note translated into English (notarised).
- Proof of treatment payment / financial coverage — Bank receipt of advance payment to the French hospital, OR sponsor letter committing to bear the costs.
- Companion / patient relationship proof *(conditional)* — Marriage / birth certificate (notarised English translation) where a relative accompanies the patient.
- Confirmed return / onward airline ticket — Showing arrival in and departure from the Schengen Area within the visa validity (issue an airline-confirmed PNR; do NOT pay for the ticket before the visa is issued — VFS accepts a confirmed reservation).
- Travel medical insurance — Minimum EUR 30,000 coverage including emergency medical, hospitalisation, and repatriation; valid throughout the Schengen Area for the entire stay.
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed) — See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- French public health insurance (Sécurité sociale) does NOT cover medical-care visa holders — the applicant must self-fund or carry comprehensive private insurance.

### Student — Long-Stay Student Visa (VLS-TS étudiant) / Short-Stay Student

**Purpose:** Pursuing higher-education studies, training, or research at a French university, grande école, school, or recognised institution.
**Stay duration:** Up to 1 year per visa (extendable via prefecture residence permit "étudiant"); short-stay (Type C) for training ≤ 90 days.
**Validity:** Aligned with the academic year; multi-year residence permits available after first renewal.
**Entries:** Multi-entry once the visa is validated via ANEF within 3 months of arrival.
**Processing time:** 4–8 weeks (after the EEF / Campus France procedure is approved).
**How to apply:** Mandatory: complete the EEF (Études en France) online procedure on Campus France Nepal — pre-consular interview, school admission, and Campus France approval BEFORE booking the VFS appointment.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport + photocopy — Issued less than 10 years ago, valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from Schengen, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page copies — Plus copies of every visa / stamp page from previous passports if any.
- Two ICAO-format photos (35 × 45 mm) — Recent (within 6 months), white background, head straight, both ears visible, no glasses, neutral expression.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate, both sides.
- Long-form France-Visas application form (CERFA) — Completed and signed via france-visas.gouv.fr; print the receipt + summary for the VFS appointment.
- Cover letter — Detailed letter in English stating purpose, itinerary, sponsor (if any), self-funding, and intent to return — addressed to the Consul General, French Embassy, New Delhi.
- Campus France / EEF approval and final acceptance letter — Issued via etudesenfrance.diplomatie.gouv.fr after the in-person Campus France Nepal interview.
- Admission letter from French institution — On letterhead, stating programme, duration, tuition status, and start date.
- Academic transcripts and certificates — SLC / +2 / Bachelor's as applicable, with notarised English translations of any Nepali-language documents.
- Proof of financial means — Bank statement showing minimum EUR 615 / month for the planned stay (~ NPR 90,000 / month) for self-funded students; OR scholarship-award letter from Government of France / Government of Nepal / institution.
- Proof of accommodation in France — University residence (CROUS) confirmation, private rental contract, OR host-invitation; the first month is enough at application stage.
- CVEC certificate — Contribution Vie Étudiante et de Campus — paid online before the visa application (~ EUR 100).
- Travel medical insurance — Minimum EUR 30,000 coverage including emergency medical, hospitalisation, and repatriation; valid throughout the Schengen Area for the entire stay.
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed) — See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Nepal IS on the EEF list — Campus France Nepal interview is COMPULSORY before applying. Skipping it means the VFS appointment will be refused.
- Validate the visa via ANEF within 3 months of arrival in France to obtain the étudiant residence permit.

### studentTrainee — Student Trainee Visa (Long-Stay)

**Purpose:** Internship / traineeship in France as part of a recognised training agreement or convention de stage.
**Stay duration:** Up to 1 year per visa.
**Validity:** Aligned with the convention de stage.
**Entries:** Multi-entry once validated via ANEF within 3 months of arrival.
**Processing time:** 4–8 weeks.
**How to apply:** Convention de stage signed by the host organisation, training institution, and applicant; submitted via VFS Kathmandu after Campus France clearance where applicable.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport + photocopy — Issued less than 10 years ago, valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from Schengen, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page copies — Plus copies of every visa / stamp page from previous passports if any.
- Two ICAO-format photos (35 × 45 mm) — Recent (within 6 months), white background, head straight, both ears visible, no glasses, neutral expression.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate, both sides.
- Long-form France-Visas application form (CERFA) — Completed and signed via france-visas.gouv.fr; print the receipt + summary for the VFS appointment.
- Cover letter — Detailed letter in English stating purpose, itinerary, sponsor (if any), self-funding, and intent to return — addressed to the Consul General, French Embassy, New Delhi.
- Convention de stage — Tripartite agreement signed by the French host, the home / French training institution, and the applicant — stating duration, role, and remuneration.
- Host organisation / company letter — Confirming acceptance and the dates of the internship.
- Education certificates — Notarised English translations of any Nepali-language certificates.
- Proof of financial means — Minimum EUR 615 / month plus accommodation; or proof that the host organisation covers stipend + accommodation.
- Travel medical insurance — Minimum EUR 30,000 coverage including emergency medical, hospitalisation, and repatriation; valid throughout the Schengen Area for the entire stay.
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed) — See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

### Work — Long-Stay Salaried Employment Visa ("travailleur temporaire" / VLS-TS)

**Purpose:** Employment in France for more than 90 days — covers postings (intra-group transfers), service-providing assignments, and direct recruitment by a French company.
**Stay duration:** 3–12 months per visa; renewable through the prefecture once in France.
**Validity:** VLS bearing the mention "travailleur temporaire" (≤ 12 months) OR multi-year residence permit for longer recruitment.
**Entries:** Multi-entry once validated.
**Processing time:** 6–12 weeks total (after the French employer obtains the work permit from DGEFP).
**How to apply:** French employer files the work permit with the Direction Générale de l'Emploi et de la Formation Professionnelle (DGEFP) FIRST — the approved permit is then attached to the applicant's VFS submission.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport + photocopy — Issued less than 10 years ago, valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from Schengen, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page copies — Plus copies of every visa / stamp page from previous passports if any.
- Two ICAO-format photos (35 × 45 mm) — Recent (within 6 months), white background, head straight, both ears visible, no glasses, neutral expression.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate, both sides.
- Long-form France-Visas application form (CERFA) — Completed and signed via france-visas.gouv.fr; print the receipt + summary for the VFS appointment.
- Cover letter — Detailed letter in English stating purpose, itinerary, sponsor (if any), self-funding, and intent to return — addressed to the Consul General, French Embassy, New Delhi.
- Work permit issued by DGEFP — Original or certified copy of the work authorisation obtained by the French employer prior to visa application.
- Employment contract — Signed contract with the French employer stating position, salary (≥ French minimum wage / SMIC), duration, and place of work.
- Education / professional qualifications — Notarised English translations of Nepali-language degrees and experience certificates; apostilled where required.
- Police clearance certificate — From Nepal Police, attested by Nepal MoFA — issued within the last 3 months.
- Cover letter from current Nepali employer *(conditional)* — Where the applicant is currently employed in Nepal — confirming resignation / leave for the new posting.
- Travel medical insurance — Minimum EUR 30,000 coverage including emergency medical, hospitalisation, and repatriation; valid throughout the Schengen Area for the entire stay.
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed) — See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.

**Notes:**
- Direct hires from Nepal must go through a DoFE-licensed manpower agency where the employer requires the Nepali Foreign Employment route.
- Validate the visa via ANEF within 3 months of arrival to obtain the residence permit.

### selfEmployed — Long-Stay Self-Employed / Liberal Profession Visa (VLS-TS "entrepreneur / profession libérale")

**Purpose:** Setting up or running a commercial, industrial, artisanal, or agricultural business — or practising a regulated liberal profession in France.
**Stay duration:** 1 year per visa, renewable through the prefecture.
**Validity:** VLS-TS valid 1 year — must be validated via ANEF within 15 days of arrival.
**Entries:** Multi-entry once validated.
**Processing time:** 6–10 weeks.
**How to apply:** Demonstrate economic viability of the project (business plan + financial projections) AND meet the regulated-profession qualification requirements (where applicable). Apply via VFS Kathmandu.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport + photocopy — Issued less than 10 years ago, valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from Schengen, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page copies — Plus copies of every visa / stamp page from previous passports if any.
- Two ICAO-format photos (35 × 45 mm) — Recent (within 6 months), white background, head straight, both ears visible, no glasses, neutral expression.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate, both sides.
- Long-form France-Visas application form (CERFA) — Completed and signed via france-visas.gouv.fr; print the receipt + summary for the VFS appointment.
- Cover letter — Detailed letter in English stating purpose, itinerary, sponsor (if any), self-funding, and intent to return — addressed to the Consul General, French Embassy, New Delhi.
- Detailed business plan — Project viability, market analysis, financial projections, and own-equity contribution — with French translation recommended.
- Proof of financial resources — Equivalent of at least the French SMIC (~ EUR 17,500 / year) plus business-set-up capital.
- Qualification / diploma evidence (regulated professions only) *(conditional)* — For doctors, architects, lawyers, accountants, etc. — apostilled certificates with notarised English translations.
- French registration / approval (where pre-required) *(conditional)* — For example: registration with the relevant French Ordre / professional body before arrival.
- Travel medical insurance — Minimum EUR 30,000 coverage including emergency medical, hospitalisation, and repatriation; valid throughout the Schengen Area for the entire stay.
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed) — See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.

### talents — Passeport Talent (Multi-Year Residence Permit, ≤ 4 years)

**Purpose:** Long-term residence for highly qualified employees, researchers, founders of innovative companies, investors, recognised artists, and other internationally recognised talents.
**Stay duration:** Up to 4 years per visa — multi-year residence permit on arrival.
**Validity:** Aligned with the employment contract / project (max 4 years).
**Entries:** Multi-entry; immediate family members receive the same multi-year permit and can work in France.
**Processing time:** 6–10 weeks.
**How to apply:** French sponsor (employer / research lab / ministry) applies via the relevant Préfecture or Direccte; the applicant attaches the approval to the VFS submission.
**Eligibility:** Qualified salaried employee with salary ≥ 1.8× SMIC (≈ EUR 39,000 / year); OR researcher / EU Blue Card holder; OR founder of an innovative company recognised by a French ministry; OR investor with ≥ EUR 30,000 + 10% equity in a French company; OR creative / artistic profession with proven income / awards.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport + photocopy — Issued less than 10 years ago, valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from Schengen, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page copies — Plus copies of every visa / stamp page from previous passports if any.
- Two ICAO-format photos (35 × 45 mm) — Recent (within 6 months), white background, head straight, both ears visible, no glasses, neutral expression.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate, both sides.
- Long-form France-Visas application form (CERFA) — Completed and signed via france-visas.gouv.fr; print the receipt + summary for the VFS appointment.
- Cover letter — Detailed letter in English stating purpose, itinerary, sponsor (if any), self-funding, and intent to return — addressed to the Consul General, French Embassy, New Delhi.
- Sponsor approval (employer / research / ministry) — Original or certified copy of the Passeport Talent approval from the relevant French authority.
- Employment / research contract OR investment evidence — Signed contract showing salary ≥ 1.8× SMIC; OR research convention; OR investment / company-creation documents.
- Education / experience credentials — Apostilled certificates with notarised English translations.
- Police clearance certificate — From Nepal Police, attested by Nepal MoFA.
- Travel medical insurance — Minimum EUR 30,000 coverage including emergency medical, hospitalisation, and repatriation; valid throughout the Schengen Area for the entire stay.
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed) — See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Family members (spouse + minor children) accompany on the same Passeport Talent regime — spouses can work in France immediately.

### jobSearch — Long-Stay "Job Search / Business Creation" Visa (VLS-TS RECE)

**Purpose:** Returning to France to seek employment or start a business — restricted to alumni who earned at least a Master's-level qualification at a French nationally-recognised institution within the last 4 years.
**Stay duration:** 12 months per visa, non-renewable on this category (transition to work or talents).
**Validity:** VLS-TS valid 1 year — must be validated via ANEF within 3 months of arrival.
**Entries:** Multi-entry once validated.
**Processing time:** 4–8 weeks.
**How to apply:** Apply via VFS Kathmandu with the original French diploma and proof of departure / job-search intent.
**Eligibility:** Holder of a French Master's-level (or higher) diploma from a nationally-approved establishment; left France within the last 4 years; not currently in France on another residence basis.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport + photocopy — Issued less than 10 years ago, valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from Schengen, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page copies — Plus copies of every visa / stamp page from previous passports if any.
- Two ICAO-format photos (35 × 45 mm) — Recent (within 6 months), white background, head straight, both ears visible, no glasses, neutral expression.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate, both sides.
- Long-form France-Visas application form (CERFA) — Completed and signed via france-visas.gouv.fr; print the receipt + summary for the VFS appointment.
- Cover letter — Detailed letter in English stating purpose, itinerary, sponsor (if any), self-funding, and intent to return — addressed to the Consul General, French Embassy, New Delhi.
- French Master's diploma (or higher) — Original + copy from a French nationally-approved institution.
- Job-search / business-plan letter — Statement of intent — sectors targeted, contacts, or draft business plan.
- Proof of financial means — Bank statement covering at least 12 months at EUR 615 / month minimum, plus accommodation.
- Travel medical insurance — Minimum EUR 30,000 coverage including emergency medical, hospitalisation, and repatriation; valid throughout the Schengen Area for the entire stay.
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed) — See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

### Family Visit — Family of French National Visa (Short or Long-Stay)

**Purpose:** Visiting or settling with a French citizen — spouse, civil partner, child under 21 (or older if dependent), or dependent older relative.
**Stay duration:** Short-stay ≤ 90 days for visits; long-stay (1 year, renewable) for settlement.
**Validity:** Issued for the relationship duration; long-stay leads to a "vie privée et familiale" residence permit.
**Entries:** Multi-entry once long-stay is validated.
**Processing time:** 4–8 weeks.
**How to apply:** Standard VFS Kathmandu route with notarised English translations of every Nepali civil-status document.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport + photocopy — Issued less than 10 years ago, valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from Schengen, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page copies — Plus copies of every visa / stamp page from previous passports if any.
- Two ICAO-format photos (35 × 45 mm) — Recent (within 6 months), white background, head straight, both ears visible, no glasses, neutral expression.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate, both sides.
- Long-form France-Visas application form (CERFA) — Completed and signed via france-visas.gouv.fr; print the receipt + summary for the VFS appointment.
- Cover letter — Detailed letter in English stating purpose, itinerary, sponsor (if any), self-funding, and intent to return — addressed to the Consul General, French Embassy, New Delhi.
- French national's passport + ID card copies
- Marriage certificate (for spouse) *(conditional)* — Issued by the Nepali Ward Office, with notarised English translation; alternately the French Livret de Famille.
- Birth certificate (for child) *(conditional)* — With notarised English translation; or the French acte de naissance.
- Family register / Lalpurja (for dependent older relative) *(conditional)* — Issued by the Ward Office, attested by Nepal MoFA, with notarised English translation.
- Proof of community of life (for spouse settlement) *(conditional)* — Joint accommodation, joint accounts, photos, communications history demonstrating the relationship.
- Confirmed return / onward airline ticket — Showing arrival in and departure from the Schengen Area within the visa validity (issue an airline-confirmed PNR; do NOT pay for the ticket before the visa is issued — VFS accepts a confirmed reservation).
- Travel medical insurance — Minimum EUR 30,000 coverage including emergency medical, hospitalisation, and repatriation; valid throughout the Schengen Area for the entire stay.
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed) — See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

### familyEU — Family of EU / EEA / Swiss National Visa

**Purpose:** Joining or accompanying an EU / EEA / Swiss citizen to France — spouse, direct descendants ≤ 21 (or dependent), and dependent older relatives.
**Stay duration:** Short-stay ≤ 90 days; or settlement leading to a residence permit obtained from the prefecture after arrival.
**Validity:** Long-stay leads to "Carte de séjour membre de famille de citoyen UE/EEE/Suisse".
**Entries:** Multi-entry.
**Processing time:** 15 working days fast-track for EU family members.
**How to apply:** Standard VFS Kathmandu route — EU family members benefit from a fast-tracked, free-of-charge process.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport + photocopy — Issued less than 10 years ago, valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from Schengen, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page copies — Plus copies of every visa / stamp page from previous passports if any.
- Two ICAO-format photos (35 × 45 mm) — Recent (within 6 months), white background, head straight, both ears visible, no glasses, neutral expression.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate, both sides.
- Long-form France-Visas application form (CERFA) — Completed and signed via france-visas.gouv.fr; print the receipt + summary for the VFS appointment.
- Cover letter — Detailed letter in English stating purpose, itinerary, sponsor (if any), self-funding, and intent to return — addressed to the Consul General, French Embassy, New Delhi.
- EU / EEA / Swiss national's passport copy
- Proof of relationship — Marriage / birth / family register, all with notarised English translations.
- Proof of EU national's residence in France (where settling) *(conditional)* — Required only when applying for a long-stay visa to settle.
- Confirmed return / onward airline ticket — Showing arrival in and departure from the Schengen Area within the visa validity (issue an airline-confirmed PNR; do NOT pay for the ticket before the visa is issued — VFS accepts a confirmed reservation).
- Travel medical insurance — Minimum EUR 30,000 coverage including emergency medical, hospitalisation, and repatriation; valid throughout the Schengen Area for the entire stay.
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed) — See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

### familyReunion — Family Reunion Visa (Regroupement Familial)

**Purpose:** Joining a foreign-national spouse or parent who has been legally residing in France for at least 18 months — formal family-reunification procedure.
**Stay duration:** 3 months on the long-stay visa; followed by a "vie privée et familiale" residence permit issued by the prefecture.
**Validity:** Long-stay 3 months; residence permit thereafter.
**Entries:** Multi-entry once validated.
**Processing time:** 6–18 months total (the OFII application process in France typically takes 6–12 months BEFORE the visa application can be submitted).
**How to apply:** The French-based sponsor applies to the Office Français de l'Immigration et de l'Intégration (OFII) at their place of residence; once OFII approves, the consulate in New Delhi (via VFS Kathmandu) issues the visa.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport + photocopy — Issued less than 10 years ago, valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from Schengen, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page copies — Plus copies of every visa / stamp page from previous passports if any.
- Two ICAO-format photos (35 × 45 mm) — Recent (within 6 months), white background, head straight, both ears visible, no glasses, neutral expression.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate, both sides.
- Long-form France-Visas application form (CERFA) — Completed and signed via france-visas.gouv.fr; print the receipt + summary for the VFS appointment.
- Cover letter — Detailed letter in English stating purpose, itinerary, sponsor (if any), self-funding, and intent to return — addressed to the Consul General, French Embassy, New Delhi.
- OFII family-reunion approval — Original or certified decision from OFII confirming the family-reunion request was granted.
- Sponsor's residence permit + passport copy — Sponsor must hold a French residence permit valid for at least 1 more year.
- Proof of relationship — Marriage / birth certificate with notarised English translation.
- Sponsor's proof of resources + accommodation — Salary slips, tax returns, rental contract / property deed showing capacity to support the family.
- Confirmed return / onward airline ticket — Showing arrival in and departure from the Schengen Area within the visa validity (issue an airline-confirmed PNR; do NOT pay for the ticket before the visa is issued — VFS accepts a confirmed reservation).
- Travel medical insurance — Minimum EUR 30,000 coverage including emergency medical, hospitalisation, and repatriation; valid throughout the Schengen Area for the entire stay.
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed) — See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Refugees, beneficiaries of subsidiary protection, and stateless persons benefit from a simplified version of the procedure (no 18-month residency or income requirement).

### auPair — Au Pair Long-Stay Visa

**Purpose:** Living with a French host family (different nationality) to improve French while helping with childcare and light housework.
**Stay duration:** 1 year per visa, extendable for a maximum total of 2 years.
**Validity:** VLS-TS — validated via ANEF within 3 months of arrival.
**Entries:** Multi-entry once validated.
**Processing time:** 6–10 weeks.
**How to apply:** Host family signs the au pair placement agreement, registers it with the French authorities, then the applicant applies via VFS Kathmandu.
**Eligibility:** Aged 18–30 at application; basic French (A1+) or secondary-school education; au pair placement agreement signed with a host family.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport + photocopy — Issued less than 10 years ago, valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from Schengen, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page copies — Plus copies of every visa / stamp page from previous passports if any.
- Two ICAO-format photos (35 × 45 mm) — Recent (within 6 months), white background, head straight, both ears visible, no glasses, neutral expression.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate, both sides.
- Long-form France-Visas application form (CERFA) — Completed and signed via france-visas.gouv.fr; print the receipt + summary for the VFS appointment.
- Cover letter — Detailed letter in English stating purpose, itinerary, sponsor (if any), self-funding, and intent to return — addressed to the Consul General, French Embassy, New Delhi.
- Au pair placement agreement — Signed by host family + applicant; sets working hours, pocket money, and French-class arrangements.
- French language certificate (≥ A1) — DELF / TCF / equivalent showing basic French competency.
- Education certificate (secondary school or higher) — Notarised English translation.
- Host family ID + accommodation proof
- Travel medical insurance — Minimum EUR 30,000 coverage including emergency medical, hospitalisation, and repatriation; valid throughout the Schengen Area for the entire stay.
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed) — See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

### schoolMinor — School-Going Minor Visa (Short or Long-Stay)

**Purpose:** Minor (under 18) attending an accredited French primary, secondary, language, art, culinary, or sports school.
**Stay duration:** Short-stay ≤ 90 days; long-stay (1 year) for full academic programmes.
**Validity:** Aligned with the academic year.
**Entries:** Multi-entry on long-stay, single on short-stay.
**Processing time:** 4–8 weeks.
**How to apply:** Both parents sign a notarised consent for the minor to live abroad; the school issues an enrolment letter; the financial guarantor (parent or sponsor) provides resources proof.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport + photocopy — Issued less than 10 years ago, valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from Schengen, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page copies — Plus copies of every visa / stamp page from previous passports if any.
- Two ICAO-format photos (35 × 45 mm) — Recent (within 6 months), white background, head straight, both ears visible, no glasses, neutral expression.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate, both sides.
- Long-form France-Visas application form (CERFA) — Completed and signed via france-visas.gouv.fr; print the receipt + summary for the VFS appointment.
- Cover letter — Detailed letter in English stating purpose, itinerary, sponsor (if any), self-funding, and intent to return — addressed to the Consul General, French Embassy, New Delhi.
- School / centre enrolment letter — On letterhead, stating programme, duration, and fees.
- Notarised parental consent — Both parents sign — translated into English and notarised; states the minor may live abroad and identifies the legal guardian / host in France.
- Birth certificate — Notarised English translation.
- Host / accommodation proof in France — School boarding confirmation OR notarised host invitation.
- Financial-cover undertaking — Parent / sponsor commits to bearing all costs; backed by bank statements + income proof.
- Travel medical insurance — Minimum EUR 30,000 coverage including emergency medical, hospitalisation, and repatriation; valid throughout the Schengen Area for the entire stay.
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed) — See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Minors cannot enrol in French vocational / professional classes (apprentissage / professionnalisation) without already residing in France — those applications are refused.

### adoption — Adoption Long-Stay Visa

**Purpose:** Bringing an adopted child to France — both Hague Convention adoptions and other recognised adoption procedures.
**Stay duration:** 1 year on the long-stay visa; followed by automatic French nationality / residence permit for the adopted child.
**Validity:** VLS-TS — validated via ANEF within 3 months of arrival.
**Entries:** Multi-entry once validated.
**Processing time:** 8–16 weeks (after the Mission de l'Adoption Internationale [MAI] in France approves).
**How to apply:** French adoptive parents complete the MAI procedure first; the adoption decree is issued in Nepal; the child's visa is then applied for at VFS Kathmandu.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport + photocopy — Issued less than 10 years ago, valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from Schengen, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page copies — Plus copies of every visa / stamp page from previous passports if any.
- Two ICAO-format photos (35 × 45 mm) — Recent (within 6 months), white background, head straight, both ears visible, no glasses, neutral expression.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate, both sides.
- Long-form France-Visas application form (CERFA) — Completed and signed via france-visas.gouv.fr; print the receipt + summary for the VFS appointment.
- Cover letter — Detailed letter in English stating purpose, itinerary, sponsor (if any), self-funding, and intent to return — addressed to the Consul General, French Embassy, New Delhi.
- Adoption decree from competent court — Issued by the Nepali court, with notarised English translation.
- MAI authorisation — Original approval from the Mission de l'Adoption Internationale (MAI), Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires Étrangères.
- French adoptive parents' passport + residence proof
- Birth certificate of the adopted child — Original Nepali certificate + notarised English translation.
- Health certificate of the adopted child — From a recognised Nepali hospital.
- Travel medical insurance — Minimum EUR 30,000 coverage including emergency medical, hospitalisation, and repatriation; valid throughout the Schengen Area for the entire stay.

### volunteering — Volunteer Visa (Civic Service / EVS / Association)

**Purpose:** Performing civic service, association-based volunteer work, or European Voluntary Service (EVS) in France.
**Stay duration:** Up to 12 months (short-stay if ≤ 90 days, otherwise long-stay).
**Validity:** EVS volunteers receive a VLS-T marked "Volontaire"; other categories receive short-stay or long-stay "Visitor".
**Entries:** Single or multi-entry depending on category.
**Processing time:** 4–8 weeks.
**How to apply:** Sponsoring association / EVS programme issues the placement letter; submission via VFS Kathmandu.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport + photocopy — Issued less than 10 years ago, valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from Schengen, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page copies — Plus copies of every visa / stamp page from previous passports if any.
- Two ICAO-format photos (35 × 45 mm) — Recent (within 6 months), white background, head straight, both ears visible, no glasses, neutral expression.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate, both sides.
- Long-form France-Visas application form (CERFA) — Completed and signed via france-visas.gouv.fr; print the receipt + summary for the VFS appointment.
- Cover letter — Detailed letter in English stating purpose, itinerary, sponsor (if any), self-funding, and intent to return — addressed to the Consul General, French Embassy, New Delhi.
- Placement / EVS agreement — Signed by the sponsoring French association / EVS coordinator.
- Cover letter — Stating motivation, role, and dates.
- Financial cover proof — Programme covers costs (preferred) OR self-funded with bank statements.
- Travel medical insurance — Minimum EUR 30,000 coverage including emergency medical, hospitalisation, and repatriation; valid throughout the Schengen Area for the entire stay.
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed) — See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

### youngEmployees — Young Employees / Working Holiday Visa

**Purpose:** Programmes for young workers (18–35) under bilateral working-holiday or young-professionals agreements — currently France has limited such agreements with Nepal but listed for completeness.
**Stay duration:** Up to 12 months per programme.
**Validity:** Aligned with the bilateral programme.
**Entries:** Multi-entry.
**Processing time:** 6–10 weeks.
**How to apply:** Standard VFS Kathmandu route with bilateral-programme registration.
**Eligibility:** Aged 18–35; passport from a country with a bilateral young-workers agreement; sufficient funds; clean criminal record.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport + photocopy — Issued less than 10 years ago, valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from Schengen, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page copies — Plus copies of every visa / stamp page from previous passports if any.
- Two ICAO-format photos (35 × 45 mm) — Recent (within 6 months), white background, head straight, both ears visible, no glasses, neutral expression.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate, both sides.
- Long-form France-Visas application form (CERFA) — Completed and signed via france-visas.gouv.fr; print the receipt + summary for the VFS appointment.
- Cover letter — Detailed letter in English stating purpose, itinerary, sponsor (if any), self-funding, and intent to return — addressed to the Consul General, French Embassy, New Delhi.
- Bilateral programme registration / approval — Letter from the partnering organisation confirming the applicant is enrolled in the young-workers programme.
- Education / experience certificates — Notarised English translations.
- Proof of financial means — Bank statement showing capacity to cover the stay.
- Travel medical insurance — Minimum EUR 30,000 coverage including emergency medical, hospitalisation, and repatriation; valid throughout the Schengen Area for the entire stay.
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed) — See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- France's working-holiday programme primarily covers Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, etc. — Nepal nationals should verify current bilateral status before applying.

## Important general notes

- Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a notary-certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Use a Nepal Bar Council–registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public.
- France has NO embassy or consulate in Nepal — every Nepali applicant submits at VFS Global Kathmandu (Chhaya Center, Thamel), which forwards the file to the French Embassy in New Delhi for adjudication.
- On the france-visas.gouv.fr online portal you MUST select "India" as the country of submission (not Nepal) — this is what links your file to the New Delhi consular section via VFS Kathmandu.
- VFS Kathmandu is open ONLY Tuesday and Friday, 09:00–13:00 — book the appointment well in advance, especially during peak summer (May–August) and winter (November–January) travel seasons.
- Lead time: book the appointment at least 15 days before departure for short-stay (Schengen) visas, and at least 1 month before for long-stay (national) visas.
- VFS service charges in Nepal: NPR 3,167 service fee + NPR 3,333 two-way courier / international transfer fee per application — paid in cash at submission.
- Biometrics (fingerprints + photo) are mandatory for every applicant aged 12+; all visas issued by France are biometric.
- Travel medical insurance with minimum EUR 30,000 coverage including medical repatriation, valid throughout the Schengen Area for the entire stay, is mandatory.
- Proof of funds: present at least EUR 65/day with hotel booking OR EUR 120/day without — checked again at the French border on arrival.
- Nepal IS on the EEF (Études en France) list — student visa applicants must complete the Campus France / Études en France online procedure BEFORE booking the VFS appointment.
- Airport Transit Visa (ATV-A) is mandatory for Nepali ordinary passport holders transiting outside the international zone of any French airport, even for layovers — diplomatic passport holders are exempt.
- Visas for French overseas departments and regions (Guadeloupe, Martinique, Réunion, Mayotte, French Guiana, etc.) are also lodged through VFS Kathmandu.
- France does NOT represent any other Schengen state in India / Nepal / Bhutan — for other Schengen countries, use that country's own visa centre.

## How to apply (4 steps)

1. **Confirm France visa eligibility** — Check that your Nepali passport qualifies for the visa type you need (tourist, touristLong, transit, business). Diplomatic / official passport holders may have different rules.
2. **Gather supporting documents** — Prepare: Original passport + photocopy; Passport bio-page copies; Two ICAO-format photos (35 × 45 mm); Citizenship copy; Long-form France-Visas application form (CERFA); Cover letter.
3. **Submit at VFS Global France Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu** — Complete the online application at france-visas.gouv.fr (select India as country), book a VFS Kathmandu appointment (Tue/Fri only) at least 15 days before departure, attend with the full file + biometrics.
4. **Track and collect** — Processing typically takes 15 calendar days standard (can extend to 45 days during peak season or where consultation is required).. Yatra's concierge tracks your application and notifies you on each status change.

## Frequently asked questions

### How long does a France tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens?

15 calendar days standard (can extend to 45 days during peak season or where consultation is required).

### What bank balance is required for a France visa?

EUR 65 / day with hotel booking OR EUR 120 / day without; bank statements showing capacity for the trip plus return.

### How many days can Nepali citizens stay in France on a tourist visa?

Up to 90 days within any 180-day period. (Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Tourism / Private Visit).

### Where do Nepali citizens apply for a France tourist visa?

Complete the online application at france-visas.gouv.fr (select India as country), book a VFS Kathmandu appointment (Tue/Fri only) at least 15 days before departure, attend with the full file + biometrics.

### What documents are required for a France tourist visa from Nepal?

Required documents include: Original passport + photocopy; Passport bio-page copies; Two ICAO-format photos (35 × 45 mm); Citizenship copy; Long-form France-Visas application form (CERFA); Cover letter; Confirmed return / onward airline ticket; Confirmed accommodation for the entire stay.

### Where is the France embassy in Nepal?

Embassy of France — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal) — 2/50-E, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India. Phone: +91 11 4319 6100.

### Can Nepali citizens apply for a France business visa?

Yes — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Business Travel. Attending business meetings, trade fairs, seminars, conferences, partner visits, or short training programmes / internships not exceeding 90 days. Processing: 15 calendar days standard..

### Is there an online portal to apply for a France visa?

Yes — apply online at https://france-visas.gouv.fr (select India as country of submission) · https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/fra (VFS Global appointment booking).

### How is the France visa fee paid?

Cash in NPR at the VFS Kathmandu counter. No card / digital wallet.

### Can Yatra help with a France visa application?

Yes — Yatra provides end-to-end visa assistance for France including document preparation, appointment booking, application review, and a PNR-backed dummy ticket (NPR 999) when the embassy requires proof of onward travel.

## Sources

- https://france-visas.gouv.fr — Official France visa portal (24 category pages scraped 2026-04-25)
- https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/web/france-visas/nepal — Nepal-specific submission guidance
- https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/visa-de-court-sejour — Schengen short-stay (Type C)
- https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/visa-de-long-sejour — National long-stay (Type D / VLS-TS / VLS-T)
- https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/visa-de-transit-aeroportuaire — Airport Transit Visa (ATV-A)
- https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/sejour-touristique-de-moins-de-3-mois — Tourist short-stay
- https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/sejour-touristique-de-plus-de-3-mois — Tourist long-stay (Visitor)
- https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/sejour-pour-soins-medicaux — Medical care
- https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/voyage-d-affaires — Business travel
- https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/etudiant — Student (with Études en France for Nepal)
- https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/activite-salariee — Salaried employment / posting
- https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/activite-non-salariee-ou-liberale — Self-employed / liberal
- https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/talents-internationaux-et-attractivite-economique — Passeport Talent
- https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/recherche-d-emploi-creation-d-entreprise — Job Search / Business Creation
- https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/famille-de-francais — Family of French national
- https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/famille-de-citoyen-europeen — Family of EU national
- https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/famille-d-etranger-residant-en-france — Family reunion
- https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/jeune-au-pair — Au pair
- https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/mineur-scolarise — School-going minor
- https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/adoption — Adoption
- https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/volontariat — Volunteering
- https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/votre-arrivee-en-france — Arrival requirements
- https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/fra — VFS Global France appointment booking (India route for Nepal)
- https://www.campusfrance.org/en/nepal — Campus France Nepal (mandatory for student visas)
- VFS Global France Visa Centre Kathmandu — 3rd Floor, Chhaya Center, Amrit Marg, Thamel (Tue + Fri 09:00–13:00)
- French Embassy New Delhi — 2/50-E, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri (consular jurisdiction over Nepal)

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*Yatra (https://yatraforfun.com) provides end-to-end visa assistance for Nepali citizens — document review, embassy submission, dummy ticket (NPR 999) when proof of onward travel is required.*