VFS Checklist: Documents for Passport Talent dependent visa application for France

Dependant Visa Checklist

Here’s a detailed checklist of documents required for the Schengen tourist visa application. Do not staple any documents. Use paper clips, if required.

Documents from the Host spouse living in France:

1. Passport (copies of the front and last pages)
2. Copy of Carte de Sejour Passeport Talent or Attestation de décision favorable
3. French bank statements from the last 3 months.
4. French salary slips from the last 3 months.
5. French tax returns “Avis d’impots” from the last 2 years.
6. French work contract or convention d’accueil (if researcher)
7. French accommodation proof.
   • Rental contract
   • Rental receipts from the last 3 months
   • A utility bill from your wifi/landline, gas, and electricity provider (last 3 months).
8. Cover letter, stating that the host will cover all the expenses of the dependant spouse.

Documents from the Dependant spouse living outside France:

1. Valid Passport (Original along with copies of the front and last pages)
   • Issued within the last 10 years and at least 2  empty pages.
   • Handwritten passports and passports with observations regarding the front page (bio data) are not accepted.
2. Two passport-size photographs,
   • White background, not older than 6 months (size 35 – 40 mm in width, not copied or scanned picture).
   • 1st photo pasted on the application
   • 2nd photo must be clipped on the last page of the passport
   • Stapled or pinned pictures are not accepted.
   • For more details, please refer to the photo guidelines
3. Long-Stay Visa Application Form
   • Completed and signed by the applicant.
   • If the applicant is minor: the visa application should be signed by the legal guardian and if applicable, authorization of a third person. (Proving the custody of a minor child, divorce papers, death certificate, etc.).
4. Old passports, if any must be bound together with rubber bands and not stapled.
5. Cover Letter from spouse mentioning what he/she did in India and what he/she will do in France.
6. Schengen Travel-cum-medical Insurance for 90 days.
   • Minimum coverage of 30,000 euros per person.
   • Coverage of all expenses that might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention, and/or emergency hospital treatment.
   • The insurance will help until a social security number is obtained in France.