France Visa Applications at TLScontact Manchester
Everything you need to apply for a France Schengen visa from Manchester, United Kingdom — address, opening hours, fees in GBP, and how to prepare your file before the appointment.
TLScontact Manchester
1 Portland Street
Manchester, M1 3BE
United Kingdom
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
No weekend submissions. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment slot.
Saturday
No weekend submissions. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment slot.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Collection only after TLScontact receives your processed visa back from the France consulate.
France visa fees in Pound sterling.
Two fees: the embassy fee paid to the France consulate, and the TLScontact service charge for handling your appointment.
£ — Pound sterling
ISO GBPAll fees on this page are quoted in GBP. Embassy fees are converted from euro at the consulate's daily rate.
Schengen Visa Fee
EU-harmonised fee paid to the France consulate. Same in every Schengen country.
Adult (Schengen short-stay, under 90 days) £77.99
Standard Schengen short-stay visa fee for adult applicants (EUR 90 equivalent).
Adult — negotiated tariff (Schengen and DOM) £30.33
Reduced fee for nationals of countries with a visa-facilitation agreement with the EU (EUR 35 equivalent).
Child (6 to 12, Schengen short-stay) £38.99
Reduced rate for children aged 6 to 12 years (EUR 45 equivalent).
Child (under 6) Free
Children under 6 are exempt from the Schengen visa fee.
Transit visa £77.99
Schengen Type A transit visa (EUR 90 equivalent).
Long-stay French visa (full price, over 90 days) £85.79
Long-stay D-type French visa for stays over 90 days (EUR 99 equivalent).
Long-stay French visa (half price) £43.99
Reduced long-stay D-type rate for eligible categories (EUR 50 equivalent).
DROM — adult (French Overseas Departments and Regions) £51.99
Short-stay French visa for the DROM (Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mayotte, Réunion, French Guiana) — EUR 60 equivalent.
DROM — child (6 to 12) £30.33
Reduced DROM short-stay rate for children aged 6 to 12 years (EUR 35 equivalent).
CTOM — adult (French Overseas Territories) £7.80
Short-stay French visa for the CTOM (New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, Wallis-et-Futuna) — EUR 9 equivalent.
TLScontact service charges
Operator's own fees, in addition to the embassy fee. Inclusive of VAT.
Service charge (per application)
£30.03Required, paid in addition to the embassy fee.
Passport courier return
£30.00Optional. Special next-day delivery.
Cheapest case (non-exempt)
General fee + service charge
Reduced rate + service charge
Optional courier and notification add-ons sit on top. Some applicants apply free — see exemptions below.
Who is exempt from the Schengen visa fee?
Four categories of applicants pay nothing or a reduced amount. Bring documentary proof of the qualifying status to your appointment.
Children under 6 years
Visa fee and operator service charge both waived. Age taken at the date of application.
EU citizen family members
Under Directive 2004/38/EC. Spouse, dependent children or dependent parents of an EU/EEA citizen.
Students & researchers
Some country and programme rules apply. Proof of enrolment or research-host invitation required.
Youth (≤ 25) at non-profit events
Seminars, conferences, sports tournaments and similar non-commercial events.
Bring proof at your appointment: passport (age), marriage certificate (EU family), enrolment letter (students), or event invitation (youth).
- Children under 6 years old
Applicants resident in these areas can apply at this centre.
Common questions, answered.
Where do I apply for a France visa at TLScontact Manchester?
TLScontact Manchester is located at 1 Portland Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 3BE. France visa applications are processed at this address.
What are the France counter opening hours at TLScontact Manchester?
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 07:30–16:00 (Submissions (by appointment)); Saturday: 08:30–15:00 (Submissions (Saturday)); Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 13:00–16:00 (Passport Collection (no appointment)).
How do I contact the France counter at TLScontact Manchester?
You can reach the France counter at TLScontact Manchester by phone +44 20 3892 1485.
How do I book a France visa appointment at TLScontact Manchester?
Start your France visa application on Schengen Visa Pro and we will book your appointment at TLScontact Manchester as part of the process.
Other visas processed at TLScontact Manchester.
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Ready to apply for your France visa?
TLScontact Manchester handles your appointment. We handle the application — Type C form, cover letter, document validation, specialist review. About 20 minutes from start to download.