Someone is ready for France visa. Ready to take a selfie with the Eiffel Tower? If yes, then this guide is set to help you apply for France visa application in Ghana. Getting a France visa in Ghana is very simply if only you provide the right details and documents.
The length of time it takes to get an appointment and a visa depends on how many requests they are receiving at the same time. You can apply for a visa in France up to three months before your departure date, thus Mrpocu.com recommends that you submit your request as soon as possible to ensure that you arrive on time.
France is a member of Schengen states and you can read more on how to apply Schengen Visa in Ghana.
France Visa In Ghana
Identify Your Visa Type
It is best to identify the kind of visa you need to travel visa. That is before booking an appointment. This will help you know what you will be submitting during you application.
Visit the official FRANCE-VISAS website.
To begin, go to “1. Do you require a visa?” and, if you do, you will be given an indicative list of supporting papers as well as the amount of visa fees that must be paid. Additional information can be found by clicking on the tabs “General information” (which contains “Guidelines”), “Coming to France for…”, “Your arrival in France,” “FAQ” (at the top of the Home page), or the quick links at the bottom of the Home page.
Begin Your Visa Application
Click on “2. Begin your visa application” on the FRANCE-VISAS website: Create an account and answer the questions online (your visa application form will be filled in immediately and ready to print);
A list of supporting papers and the amount of visa costs will be provided at the end of the visa application form filling process.
Then you should go to the France-Visas page to receive all of the relevant information on appointments.
Book an appointment
After you’ve submitted your visa application, you’ll need to schedule an appointment at a Visa Application Centre to have your fingerprints and photo taken. This is referred to as ‘biometric data.’
You’ll receive an appointment confirmation email and a letter of appointment once you’ve scheduled your appointment.
If you’re part of a family or group, you’ll need to schedule separate appointments for each family member or group member.
Pay your fees
Service costs can be paid online with a Visa card, Master card, or mobile money, or in person at a bank, depending on the method you choose when booking your appointment. On the day of submission, the visa cost is paid at the Embassy.
Visit a Visa Application Centre
Unless otherwise advised, you must submit your complete visa application form and all other documents in person at the France Embassy on the day of your appointment.
When you have an appointment with VFS, please arrive on time, with all of the required documents as listed on the France-visa website, as well as your receipt and visa fees (to be paid by cash in Ghana cedi).
Please note that applicants who arrive 15 minutes after their planned appointment time will not be accepted and must book a new appointment with VFS.
The visa service checks the authenticity of the submitted documents. If forged documents are submitted, the visa will automatically be refused and applicant will be negatively registered.
How long does it take to get a French visa in Ghana?
For your information, the processing time for short-term visas is at least 15 working days, while the processing time for long-term visas is at least 15 working days. The processing time may vary depending on the amount of applications we receive; the French Embassy will inform you when you may pick up your passport on the day of your appointment.
How Much Does a French Visa Cost?
The current France visa fees are:
| Visa type | Fees in Euro | Fees in Dollars | Fees in Rupee |
| Airport Transit | 80 | 88.43 | 6301.75 |
| Short Stay | 80 | 88.43 | 6301.75 |
| Short stay visa for French Overseas Department or Region | 80 | 88.43 | 6301.75 |
| Short stay visa for French Overseas Territories | 15 | 16.70 | 1148.80 |
| Student Visa | 50 | 55.60 | 3829.45 |
| Other Long Stay Visas | 99 | 110.10 | 7582.30 |
| Long stay visa for an adopted child by a French citizen | 15 | 16.70 | 1148.80 |
| Children applying for short stay visas | 40 | 38.90 | 2680.60 |
| For African nationals | 80 | 88.43 | 6301.75 |
Aside from the regular French visa fee, candidates have to pay also another fee for offering their biometric information.
Can Ghanaians travel to France now?
France is open for travel. Most visitors from Ghana can travel to France without restrictions. No quarantine is required.
Is France accepting visa applications?
The issuing of visas resumed in certain of our consulates on June 29 in a gradual and differentiated manner, taking into account the health circumstances of the nation of residence and the rules for reopening borders, as part of the gradual reopening of borders between France and several countries.
Is France visa easy to get?
The process of getting a France visa is not easy, nor quick. It just like getting a US, Canada, or UK visa. If you follow this steps with the right details or document, your visa will be approved.
France Embassy In Ghana
4th Circular Road, Cantonments, Accra
Tel: +233 (0) 30 221 4550