Basic Travel Requirements for Ethiopians visiting
France
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a French Visa.
- A duly completed, signed and dated visa application form.
- Two recently taken passport-size photographs (35×45 mm), both taken within the last three months.
- A valid Ethiopian passport not older than 10 years, with at least three months validity beyond your intended departure date from France.
- A round trip reservation or itinerary that must include entry and exit dates as well as flight numbers.
- A travel insurance policy with a minimum coverage of 30,000 euros, for the whole Schengen territory, in case of any medical emergency such as illnesses, accidents and even repatriation in case of death.
- Proof of accommodation. A document that shows where you will be accommodated throughout your stay in France.
- Proof of financial means. Evidence that you have enough money to support yourself financially throughout your stay in the country. This can be one of the following:
- Sponsorship Letter – by another person that confirms they will be financially supporting your trip to France. In order for this letter to be valid, it must be accompanied by a bank statement of the sponsor, no older than three months.
- Bank account statement – that shows you have enough money in your account for the trip. The statement shall be no older than 3 months.
- Proof of paid visa fee. €60 for adults and €35 for children from 6 to 12 years old.
France Visa for Ethiopians
Facts about France
France is a country rich in art and culture. The art and culture on display is the top pick for tourists who visit this country. The world-famous Eiffel tower attracts millions of visitors year-in-year-out. The country’s wide range of wine and cuisines can be best enjoyed on the various Mediterranean beaches available.
France is the most popular tourist destination in the world as the country receives over 85.7 million foreign tourists yearly.
Tourists should try to avoid traveling during french school holidays as hotel rooms are usually overbooked and traffic is unbearable.
Types of France Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 15 working days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 15 working days | 90 days |
| Student visa | 15 working days | More than 90 days |
General Requirements for France Visa
- A duly completed, signed and dated visa application form.
- Two recently taken passport-size photographs (35×45 mm), both taken within the last three months.
- A valid Ethiopian passport not older than 10 years, with at least three months validity beyond your intended departure date from France.
- A round trip reservation or itinerary that must include entry and exit dates as well as flight numbers.
- A travel insurance policy with a minimum coverage of 30,000 euros, for the whole Schengen territory, in case of any medical emergency such as illnesses, accidents and even repatriation in case of death.
- Proof of accommodation. A document that shows where you will be accommodated throughout your stay in France.
- Proof of financial means. Evidence that you have enough money to support yourself financially throughout your stay in the country. This can be one of the following:
- Sponsorship Letter – by another person that confirms they will be financially supporting your trip to France. In order for this letter to be valid, it must be accompanied by a bank statement of the sponsor, no older than three months.
- Bank account statement – that shows you have enough money in your account for the trip. The statement shall be no older than 3 months.
- Proof of paid visa fee. €60 for adults and €35 for children from 6 to 12 years old.
France Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Ethiopians who intend to travel to France for vacation, sightseeing or other leisure activities are eligible to apply for a France short-stay tourist visa.
- The tourist visa also permits you to visit friends and relatives residing in France and also attend social events, cultural events and festivals in the country.
- If you are visiting friend or relative in France, you need to obtain a letter of invitation from them showing their home address and telephone number.
- If you are travelling to France for tourism purposes, you should submit a cover letter stating the purpose of your visit, places you intend to visit while in France and how long you plan to stay in the country.
- A visa application form must be fully completed and signed before submission. You are advised to crosscheck for any errors and adhere strictly to the submission guideline so as not to delay the processing of your visa application.
- As proof that you intend to return to your country of origin, you are required to tender a round-trip flight ticket showing entry and exit dates to/from France as well as the flight numbers.
- If you are not a national of your country of residence you must show proof, such as a residence permit, that you are a legal resident in that country.
- If you are employed, you must provide proof of your employment by submitting your employment contract (signed by both you and your employer), your bank account statements of the last six months and your income tax return.
- You must also provide a leave letter from your employer stating awareness of leave for the entire duration you intend to stay in France.
- You must provide proof that you can comfortably spend at least €160 ($178) per day in France by sending copies of your bank statements from the last six months, your recent payslips or pension statements. If a third-party intends to sponsor your trip, you can also submit a sponsorship letter.
- The tourist visa does not permit its holder to work in France or to receive payment for any services rendered.
- Minors are required to provide the original copy of their birth certificate. If they are travelling with one parent, a document of consent allowing the child to travel to France with one parent, signed by the other parent, must be presented.
France Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
France Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Ethiopians intending to travel to France to study for any period exceeding 90 days must apply for the long-stay student visa.
- You must have received an offer of admission into a French university before you apply for a student visa.
- A visa application form must be accurately completed, dated and signed before submission.
- 2 recently taken passport-size photographs with a white background must also be submitted.
- Your Ethiopian passport used for the visa application must have at least 2 blank visa pages and remain valid for at least 3 months beyond the approved duration of stay in France.
- You are required to present the original copy of your acceptance letter into a French university. The letter must show the applicants personal data, duration and type of course/research work to be done, financial guarantee and that the applicant has sufficient knowledge of the language the programme will be taken in.
- You must provide proof of a minimum monthly income of €615 for the entire duration of your stay in France. This could be in the form of a certificate of scholarship or bank statement showing a deposit in a French bank account, or an undertaking to accept financial liability from a guarantor who must provide proof of adequate, reliable and regular income, as well as a copy of their ID document.
- You are required to show proof of accommodation for the first three months f your stay in France. This could be a hotel reservation or statement/undertaking from the host (establishment/institution or private individual) or explanatory letter from the student.
- Your biometric data will be collected at the point of submission of your application form. Thus, you are advised to submit your visa application in person.
France Visa Fees
Tourist visa
60.00 (EUR)
Business visa
60.00 (EUR)
Student visa
99.00 (EUR)
France Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Ethiopia
Addis Ababa
Yeka Sub City, Kebele- 01, P.O. Box 1464, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
et.ambafrance.org
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(+251) 11 40 00 00