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Visa

Candidate already obtained a biometric visa a year ago. They are applying for a new short-stay visa soon. Will the consulate (the service provider) need to take their fingerprints again?

Individuals who have obtained a Schengen visa with biometric data collection (fingerprints and photograph) are exempt from renewing the collection of this biometric data if they have a photocopy of their previous Schengen visa, if the biometric data was collected less than 59 months ago.However, an identity photo must always be present in the file.

Candidate has dual/triple nationality. Which nationality to enter on visa application?

Candidate should enter the nationality of the passport they wish to travel with.When they fill in the application form, indicate  nationality of origin, as well as  current nationality (the one on  passport).

Applicant is traveling in a group. How to apply for a visa on France-Visas?

Groups of up to 6 applications can be created, with a maximum of 50 groups per account.Please find below two tutorials on the application process:
‣TUTORIAL NO. 1:
Visa application for a group of different people
‣TUTORIAL NO. 2
: Visa application for the same applicant making multiple trips

How to renew/extend visa?

If applicant is in France and wish to renew or extend visa, they must contact the prefecture of their place of residence. If they are in  country of residence, they should contact the consular services or the appropriate service provider.

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