Those who do not want to be content with just a beach holiday may enjoy a trip to France. Antiquity lovers will find many historical monuments in this country, and shopping fans will be able to update their wardrobe. However, for a comfortable trip, it is important to properly organize your visit to France.
Instructions
Step 1
Get your passport if you haven't done so before. To do this, go to the website of the Federal Migration Service and download a questionnaire for requesting a passport. Fill it out and certify at the place of work or study. Also check on the FMS website the amount of the fee and bank details, pay the fee and attach a copy of the receipt to your profile. Also take a photo. With all the documents and photographs, come to the FMS at your place of residence during reception hours or make an appointment in advance through the FMS website. Your passport will be ready in a month if you apply for registration, or within three months if you applied to the FMS in another city.
Step 2
Choose a mode of transport. The cheapest way is to go by bus - a Moscow-Paris ticket will cost you 250 euros. There are also discounts for children and large groups of travelers. However, be prepared for a long journey - the trip will take 2.5 days. Another option is a train ride. It is comparable in time to a bus ride, but at the same time, a compartment on a train will be more comfortable than a seat on a bus. The third option remains the most popular - the plane. Flights to Paris, Marseille and Nice fly not only from Moscow, but also from St. Petersburg. The flight by plane will take about 4 hours. Plane, train, and bus tickets can be bought both online and at ticket offices or travel agencies.
Step 3
Get a French visa. To do this, fill out a tourist visa application form by downloading it from the website of the French consulate. Also take a picture for a visa. Buy insurance for your entire stay in France. Get a salary certificate or bank statement that you have enough money to travel. Reserve a hotel room or receive an invitation from the person with whom you are going to live. Submit these documents to the French Consulate or Visa Application Center. If a visa cannot be obtained in your city, send the package of documents by registered mail.
