France

Visas are required by SA passport holders.

France is a member of the Schengen Agreement.

• If you intend to visit only France, you must apply at the Embassy of France / Visa Application Centre.
• If you intend to visit several Schengen countries, you must apply for a visa at the Embassy or -Consulate that is your main destination / longest stay.
• If you intend to visit several countries but are spending an equal number of days in each, you should apply for a visa at the Embassy or Consulate of the country of your first point of entry.
• Holders of Schengen visas may enter Monaco. If Monaco is the main destination, the Schengen visa will be issued by the relevant French Authorities.

In addition to general Schengen requirements:

• Application form must be filled in online at https://france-visas.gouv.fr/
• 2 recent passport photos
• Any additional supporting documents as indicated on the online application.
• Copies of all original documents.

Process

1. Complete your visa application online at https://france-visas.gouv.fr/. You can create groups of up to 6 applicants, with a maximum of 50 groups per account. The completed form must be printed
2. The completed visa application form and supporting documents must be submitted at Capago. The visa fee and any applicable service fees will be payable. Biometrics will also be taken (if applicable).

CAPAGO

Tel: 087 231 0313
Email: infofrance-za@capago.eu
Web: fr-za.capago.eu/
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00-17:00

JHB: 5th Floor, Fredman Towers, 13 Fredman Drive, Sandown, Sandton
CPT: 19th Floor, The Towers South, Hertzog Blvd, Foreshore
DUR: 2 Ncondo Place Ridgeside, Umhlanga Ridge, Durban

Applications by appointment.

French Embassy in Pretoria

250 Melk Street, Nieuw Muckleneuk, 0181 Pretoria
Tel: 012 425 1600
web: za.ambafrance.org

French Consulate-General in Johannesburg

Rosebank Corner Building, 3rd floor 191, Jan Smuts Avenue - Parktown North
Tel: 011 778 5600
Email: info.johannesburg-fslt@diplomatie.gouv.fr
Web: johannesburg.consulfrance.org

French Consulate in Cape Town

78 Queen Victoria Street, Gardens, Cape Town
Tel: 021 423 1575
E-mail: consulat.le-cap-fslt@diplomatie.gouv.fr
Web: lecap.consulfrance.org

Visa and Travel Enquiries:

Directed to the French Consulate-General in Johannesburg
Email: visas.johannesburg-fslt@diplomatie.gouv.fr

Visa Information:
Web: https://france-visas

Usually 15 days. Applications cannot be submitted more than 6 months in advance.

Up to 90 days over a period of 180 days.

Adults: EUR90
Children (6-12): EUR45
Children (under 6): Free

Capago service fee: EUR 31

SA Embassy in Paris
59 Quai d’ Orsay 75343, Paris, Cedex, 07
Tel : 01 53 59 23 23
Email: info.paris@dirco.gov.za
Web: dirco.gov.za/paris

Compulsory: None
Recommended Travel Vaccines: Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Polio

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