Citizens of the Russian Federation need a valid Schengen visa to visit France. In order to get it yourself, you need to collect the necessary documents and submit them to the visa center in Moscow, St. Petersburg or Yekaterinburg.
What do you need for a visa? Check your passport. It must be valid for at least 90 days from the end of the trip. Follow the link - - https://www.ambafrance-ru.org/IMG/pdf/Formulaire_SCH_eng.pdf and fill out the questionnaire in French or English. Sign it and paste one photo in the space provided. Attach the second photo with a paper clip to the profile. If you are traveling by invitation, keep in mind that the document must be certified by the city hall. Prepare the original and a copy and do not forget to attach a photocopy of the passport of the relative or acquaintance who is inviting you. If he does not have French citizenship, a photocopy of his residence permit will be required. If you are going to visit relatives, you will need papers confirming the relationship (birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc.) If you will live in a rented apartment (house), prepare a lease agreement (original and copy), copies of papers confirming payment by the owner of the real estate taxes and a copy of the ID. Pupils and students need to prepare a certificate from the school (institute), student card and sponsorship letter with a certificate confirming the income of the person who finances the trip. Pensioners and non-working citizens need to attach proof of financial solvency or a sponsorship letter confirming the sponsor's income and a copy of the pension certificate. You can confirm the availability of the necessary funds by submitting a 2 personal income tax certificate, a recent statement from an international bank card or bank account. Keep in mind that traveller's checks, currency exchange certificates, cash or copies of credit cards for the embassy employees do not prove your financial solvency. Traveling with children For children, attach a birth certificate (original, copy) and a notarized power of attorney from both to the main package of documents parents (even if they both accompany the child) for the child to travel to France and other Schengen countries. If the child is traveling with one of the parents, prepare a notarized power of attorney from both parents and a copy of the spread of the parent's internal passport, which remains. If the child is traveling with a third person, attach a notarized power of attorney from both parents (original and copy), copies of their passports and the written consent of the person accompanying the child. If one of the parents is absent, present supporting documents (police certificate, etc.) Useful information The papers should be folded as follows: - visa application form; - invitation; - medical policy; - tickets; - certificate from the employer and other financial documents; - a photocopy of the spread of the passport; - hotel reservation; - copies of Schengen visas. You can submit documents by appointment or on a first come first served basis. The Visa Application Center is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Phone - (495) 504-37-05 Visa is issued within 3-5 days. The consular fee is 35 euros. Children under 6 years old are exempt from paying the consular fee. Website of the French Visa Application Center in Moscow - https://www.francevac-ru.com/russian/index.aspx Required documents - passport; - 2 color photos 3, 5X4, 5cm; - photocopies of the spread of the passport (2 copies). If the children are entered in your passport, you will need photocopies of pages with their data; - photocopy of the internal passport; - old passports; - photocopies of Schengen visas (if any); - application form; - hotel reservation (invitation); - round trip tickets; - insurance policy with coverage from 30,000 euros (original, copy); - confirmation of the availability of funds (at the rate of 50 euros per person per day); - payment of the consular fee.
