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French business visa for Americans and permanent residents in United States of America can be granted to a foreigner who does not have a residence or occupation in France and whose main purpose of visiting France is for a short term business activity.


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French Business Visa Requirements for American Nationals and Residents of United States of America

General French Business Visa Requirements for American Nationals & Residents of United States of America

Check to make sure on French Visa Information to see if you will need a business visa to go to France or the up-to-date business visa requirements for France.

  • Fully completed French Business Visa Application Form and essential declaration
  • Passport size photographs
  • Valid national passport and one copy
  • Original of valid visa if you’re citizen of another country and one copy
  • Your latest bank statement and one copy
  • Confirmation of travel insurance for France showing the coverage and one copy
  • Business references (letter from your company in United States of America, invite from company or organization in France)
  • Proof of group travel if you are travelling in a group
  • Proof of accommodation booking reservation for France and one copy
  • Proof of airline ticket reservation for France and one copy
  • French business visa fees for American nationals and residents in United States of America


Please notice: In individual circumstances, you may be asked to produce additional documents. French embassy procedures and policies can and do, alter overnight. We take no responsibilty for any such changes or any transaction initiated directly between an applicant and the French embassy in United States of America.


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