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France Visa Applications at VFS India Vishakhapatnam

Everything you need to apply for a France Schengen visa from Vishakhapatnam, India โ€” address, opening hours, fees in INR, and how to prepare your file before the appointment.

Embassy fee โ‚น9,599.00
Processing 5-15 daysdays
Address

VFS India Vishakhapatnam

Greenpark Hotel
No. 12-1-17, Maharani Peta Post, Waltair Main Road
Vishakhapatnam, 530002
India

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France counter contact

Phone & email specific to France visa enquiries

No direct phone or email listed for France enquiries at this centre. Use the operator's general booking portal.

Counter Hours
Submissions

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

08:00 โ€“ 14:00

No weekend submissions. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment slot.

Passport Collection

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

13:00 โ€“ 17:00

Collection only after VFS Global receives your processed visa back from the France consulate.

What you'll pay at VFS India Vishakhapatnam

France visa fees in Indian rupee.

Two fees: the embassy fee paid to the France consulate, and the VFS Global service charge for handling your appointment.

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ISO INR

All fees on this page are quoted in INR. Embassy fees are converted from euro at the consulate's daily rate.

โœ“VAT inclusive ยท all prices below

Schengen Visa Fee

EU-harmonised fee paid to the France consulate. Same in every Schengen country.

Adult โ€” Tourist / Business / Transit โ‚น9,599.00

Standard short-stay Schengen visa fee for tourist, business, airport-transit and seaman-transit applications.

Child (6 to 12) โ‚น4,799.00

Reduced rate for children aged 6 to 12 years.

Child (under 6) Free

Children under 6 are exempt from both the Schengen visa fee and the BLS service charge.

Family member of an EEA/EU citizen Free

Free for spouses and children below 21 years of age of EEA/EU citizens.

Gambian national (over 12) โ‚น10,552.00

Schengen visa fee for nationals of Gambia aged over 12. Higher than the general adult rate per the published BLS India schedule.

Applies to: Gambia

Fee exemptions

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.

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Free ยท both fees

Children under 6 years

Visa fee and operator service charge both waived. Age taken at the date of application.

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Free ยท embassy fee

EU citizen family members

Under Directive 2004/38/EC. Spouse, dependent children or dependent parents of an EU/EEA citizen.

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Students & researchers

Some country and programme rules apply. Proof of enrolment or research-host invitation required.

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Free ยท embassy fee

Youth (โ‰ค 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 (also exempt from the BLS service charge)
  • School pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers travelling for study or educational training
  • Researchers travelling for scientific research or to participate in seminars/conferences (per Council Directive (EU) 2016/801)
  • Representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 or under attending seminars, conferences, sporting, cultural or educational events
  • Family members of EEA/EU citizens (spouses and children below 21)
Additional information

Source: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/fra/attend-centre (captured 2026-05-09).

France visa FAQs at VFS India Vishakhapatnam

Common questions, answered.

Where do I apply for a France visa at VFS India Vishakhapatnam?

VFS India Vishakhapatnam is located at Greenpark Hotel, No. 12-1-17, Maharani Peta Post, Waltair Main Road, Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, 530002. France visa applications are processed at this address.

What are the France counter opening hours at VFS India Vishakhapatnam?

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 08:00โ€“14:00 (Submissions); Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 13:00โ€“17:00 (Passport Collection).

How do I book a France visa appointment at VFS India Vishakhapatnam?

Start your France visa application on Schengen Visa Pro and we will book your appointment at VFS India Vishakhapatnam as part of the process.

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Ready to apply for your France visa?

VFS India Vishakhapatnam handles your appointment. We handle the application โ€” Type C form, cover letter, document validation, specialist review. About 20 minutes from start to download.