How much does a tourist visa for France cost?

When you apply for a tourist visa for France, there are application fees. These fees cover any admin costs that happen during the visa process. Keep in mind that anything you pay will be kept by the French administration, even if your visa gets denied.

The cost of the Schengen Area short-stay visa varies over time, you can see the details of those fees here.

If you’re using a third-party provider to sort out your visas, it’s up to them to collect the right fees. Don’t forget that these providers are also allowed to offer extra services for additional costs.

Still not sure what you need? The visa wizard can help you work out which visa you need, what you need to get it and how much it’ll cost.

Last updated 15 May 2024