Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) Visa · Delhi
France Schengen visa checklist for applicants from Delhi
The document requirements are the same across India, but where you submit and how much lead time you need can depend on your city. Here's what's specific to Delhi.
Not authoritative — verify before you rely on it. General guidance only — always verify current requirements against the official France-Visas / VFS France page before your appointment. Requirements and fees change without notice.
Last checked: 2026-07-01
Delhi-specific notes
Which mission has jurisdiction
Applications from Delhi (Delhi NCR) are typically handled by the Embassy of France, New Delhi. Consular jurisdictions are redrawn occasionally — confirm on the official France-Visas portal before booking your appointment.
Where to submit
VFS Global / the visa application centre network generally operates a submission centre in Delhi itself, so you shouldn't need to travel to another city for biometrics — verify the exact centre and address on the official booking portal, as centres do relocate.
Getting there
Delhi's nearest major airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) — useful to know if your itinerary starts with a connecting flight before your Schengen leg.
Before you book your appointment
Documents like bank statements, salary slips, and employer letters usually take a few working days to obtain from local branches and HR departments in Delhi — start collecting these before you lock in a VFS slot, so you're not scrambling once it's booked.
Financial threshold
Proof of sufficient means of subsistence for the stay
France has historically referenced daily minimum resource figures (higher without prepaid accommodation, lower with it) — verify the current figure on the official France-Visas page before applying.
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Every document, the photo spec, and every format quirk — the same list regardless of which city you apply from.
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