Published on: April 17, 2025 | Article: 234 | By: @rprasanth_kumar
This article is about the personal experiences of Passport Talent dependent visa application experience at VFS Global Bengaluru shared by Asif Siddique. The article has been published with her permission, along with a few important additional information.
A dependent spouse can apply for this visa, as soon as the host spouse receives the Attestation de décision favorable” in France. They do not have to wait until the availability of the Carte de Sejour Passeport Talent.
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Who can apply for a Passport Talent Dependent Visa ?
Spouses and children (minors) of the people holding the following visa or resident permits can apply for the Passport Talent Dependant visa,
- Passeport Talent Salarié Qualifié (Passeport Talent Salary Visa or CdS)
- Passeport Talent Entreprise Innovante (Passeport Talent Innovative Entreprise Visa or CdS)
- Passeport Talent Carte Bleue Européenne (Passeport Talent European Blue Card Visa or CdS)
- Passeport Talent Salarie en Mission (Passeport Talent Salary in Mission Visa or CdS)
- Passeport Talent Chercheur (Passeport Talent Researcher Visa or CdS)
- Other Passeport Talent categories too
Note: Adult children (above 18 years old) have to apply for their own visa separately. They are not eligible for the dependant visas.
Visa Application Summary
Sharing my experience of application Passport Talent Dependent Visa for my wife. I recently successfully applied for and have received it. The process was swift and quick.
- Type of visa applied: Passport Talent Dependant Visa
- Duration of your stay : Long séjour (> 90 jours) / Long stay (> 90 days). More than a year.
- Why are you making this trip?: Installation familiale ou privée (majeur) /Family or private settlement (Major)
- Visa main purpose of stay: Famille accompagnante bénéficiaire passeport talent (Majeur) / Accompanying family beneficiary of talent passport (Major)
- Visa applied at: VFS Global Bengaluru
- Visa applied on: 7th November 2024
- Visa status update: 12th November 2024, VFS update about passport being dispatched
- Visa received on: 12th November 2024
- Visa processing time: 5 days
- Host Resident Permit: Passeport Talent – Salarié Qualifié
You can find all the details of French Embassy and consulates in India in the following article Contact Details Of French Embassy And Consulates In India
Documents submitted at VFS Global Bengaluru
I had applied for the Passport Talent Dependant Visa in Hyderabad. So, here are the various documents submitted during the appointment.
- Cerfa 14571-05 form or online application via france-visas.gouv.fr
- Copy of Passport (host spouse).
- Copy of Passport (dependant spouse).
- Copy of French resident permit (host spouse).
- Birth certificate (dependant spouse).
- Marriage certificate. The official certificate from the registrar office.
- Cover letter from the host spouse.
- Copy of French Tax declaration from last 2 years (host spouse). They said not mandatory, but we submitted.
- Copy of French bank statement from last 3 months (host spouse).
- Copy of CDI contract copy (host spouse).
- Attestation from employer (host spouse).
- Copy of salary slips from last 3 months (host spouse).
- Copy of utility bill “Electricity” from last 3 months (host spouse). They said not mandatory, but we submitted.
- Copy of rental contract copy (host spouse).
- Travel insurance for 90days.
- Flight ticket. They said not mandatory, but we submitted.
Note: You can also refer Checklist – Passport Talent Dependent Visa Application For France. Apostilled documents are only required after reaching France.
Cover Letter from Host Spouse
To,
Consulate General of France
French Consulate,
Bangalore (India)
06/11/2024
Re: Invitation Letter for Dependent Long-Stay Visa Application of Mrs. XXXXXXX [*Dependent Spouse Name]* (Passport No: XXXXXX)
Dear Madam/Sir,
I, XXXXXX *[Host Spouse Name]*, am currently residing in France. I am writing to support the dependent long-stay visa application of my wife, Mrs. XXXXXX [*Dependent Spouse Name]*. This letter aims to provide details about our relationship, my status in France, and my commitment to fully support her during her stay here.
I am committed to assuming full responsibility for her financial and personal needs during her time here. I have been living in France for over three years at XXXXX*[France’s Host Spouse Address]*, where my wife will join me upon her arrival. Since 2021, I have been employed on a CDI contract, and I currently hold a Carte de Séjour Pluriannuelle: Passeport Talent.
To assist with the visa evaluation, I have enclosed all the necessary documents, including:
- Marriage certificate
- Proof of accommodation in France,
- Financial records demonstrating my ability to support our stay.
Thank you very much for your consideration of this application. Please feel free to contact me directly should you require any further information or clarification.
Contact Information:
- Phone Number: +33 XXXXXXX
- Email: [xxxxxxx@gmail.com](mailto:xxxxxxx@gmail.com)
Sincerely,
*[Host Spouse Name]*
Cover Letter from Dependant Spouse
From,
XXXXXX *[Dependent Spouse Name]*
*[Dependent Spouse Home Address]*
Bangalore – 78
To,
Consulate General of France
French Consulate,
Bangalore, India
06/11/2024
Subject: Application for Dependent Visa to Join My Husband in France
Dear Madam/Sir,
I, XXXXXX *[Dependent Spouse Name]*, an Indian citizen holding passport number XXXXXXXX, and I am submitting my application for a dependent visa to France. The purpose of my travel is to join my husband, XXXXXX *[Host Spouse Name]*, who is currently residing in France under a “Carte de Séjour Pluriannuelle: Passeport Talent” permit.
I have carefully prepared all the required documents and completed the necessary forms as outlined in the visa application requirements. We sincerely desire to be together as a family, and we are fully committed to meeting all legal and financial obligations required by the French authorities.
Thank you very much for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to reunite with my husband in France and to continue building our life together.
Sincerely,
XXXXXX *[Dependent Spouse Name]*
Things to remember
- Don’t forget to sign the cover Letter.
- Take all printouts, it’s very expensive to print out and xerox at the VFS office(10 times expensive).
- There is a locker room but you have to pay the charges, if you are taking a laptop with you.
- Unless there is a Photo Studio who knows the criteria of the photo for a French visa (like they do it regularly), otherwise take the photo in the VFS Office only.
- Don’t paste the photo in the form, first validate the photo at VFS and once approved then paste the photo. 2 photos are needed.
Process after reaching France
Depending on your visa category (VLS or VLS-TS), you have to either apply for a resident permit on arrival or just validate your visa online. The following article covers this topic in detail.
Should I validate my long-stay visa or do I have to apply for a residence permit directly?
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