Unlock Your Entrepreneurial Spirit: France Business Visa From The UK

• Application Form: Complete the details with your signature
• Passport: You must have a valid passport which should have at least 3 months validity from your departure date for France. 
• BLS: You must have a British residence permit as well.
• Financial proof: Individual must provide their bank statement or pay slip to justify their stable financial status. 
• Travel itinerary: You must provide your travel details, that mention the destination and routes. 
• Travel Insurance: A document that ensures coverage during your stay in France or any other Schengen country. Your insurance must cover at least 30000 euros, important for medical emergencies.
• Passport size photo: Recent passport-size photos that were clicked within 3 months.

These are the additional Documents required for France business visa that will be needed to submit on the date of appointment at the TLS centre in the UK.

• Stay proof: Accommodation proof such as reservation slip, the rental agreements, documents of the private accommodation, whichever you are opting for.
• Invitation letter: If you are going through an invitation ensure that you provide proof of that. It includes personal information, about the organization, the purpose of your visit, and the schedule of the meeting.
• Proof of the business plan you are conducting: If you are planning any business meeting or networking meeting, you must have a date of registration, where you are organizing, and the purpose of the gathering. 

** When you go for the appointment submit these documents to the TLS centre and scan your biometrics. After that, you will get your Visa and passport via courier in 15 to 20 working days, which is standard France business visa processing time.*** 

For employees Applicant: 

• Employment letter: The employee must provide their offer letter or appointment from the company in France in which they are recruited. 
• Bank statement of last 6 months: If you are going as an employee you must provide a 6-month pay slip from your last company. 
• Income tax return: You must provide a copy of your ITR file for the documentation process.
• Leave Permission from Employer: If you are switching you must provide a leave application signed by your previous employer.

For Self-Employed Applicant:

• Copy of Business license: If you are an entrepreneur you have to provide proof of your business. 
• Bank statement of Last 6 months: You must provide at least a 6-month statement of the bank of your business account.
• Income statement Return: A businessman has to provide an income tax return file copy in the TLS centre in the UK.