France Additional Services: Comprehensive Guide

The Premium Lounge service is available only at selected VFS locations and costs 39.6 EUR. The amount is payable in the local currency at the conversion rate set by the French authorities. The service provides a more personalized experience at the visa application center and may include additional services such as photocopying, printing, SMS, courier service, and photography, depending on the VFS center. However, using the Premium Lounge service does not guarantee the success of your visa application. The list of VFS centers where the Premium Lounge is available is provided when booking an appointment.

The exclusive opening hours service is available at selected VFS visa application centers and allows applicants to submit their visa applications beyond the normal submission hours. This service costs 2 937 INR for individual applicants and 1 485 INR per person for groups of 10 or more applicants. This service is designed to help applicants avoid standing in line and ensure a smooth visa application submission process

The service being offered is an enhanced compensation option in case of damage or loss during document transportation. It is an optional add-on to the return courier service and costs 770 INR.

The Visa Preparation Assistance (VPA) service is an optional service provided by VFS Global to assist customers in preparing their online France-Visas application. The service is officially approved by the French Authorities and the French Embassy in India and Nepal. The service is available through multiple channels, such as assistance over the phone or at the Visa Application Centre.
The trained French visa experts provide step-by-step assistance on preparing the online France-Visas application, including registration, filling out the application, providing a list of required supporting documents, advising on visa fees to be paid to the consular authority, and helping with registration on the VFS Global appointment platform.
It is important to note that opting for the Visa Preparation Assistance (VPA) service does not guarantee faster processing or a positive decision on your application. Visa applications will continue to be evaluated and judged by the Embassy/Consulate of France. The cost of the service is 2,850 INR and must be opted for before booking an appointment at the Visa Application Centre.
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Each individual costs 522.5 INR (only at specific VFS sites).
On Saturday, pick up your passport at the VFS Centre.
When making an appointment, a list of the locations where Saturday Passport Collection is offered is displayed.

The Collection from Home service is an optional service that provides convenience to applicants who are exempt from biometrics (holders of a Schengen visa who have already registered their fingerprints (biometrics) during the last 59 months with the VIS mention, and children under 12 years old). For a fee of 3,380 INR, the service includes the collection of your application, processing of your visa application at the VFS centre, and return of your passport and documents by secured courier service. Note that visa and service fees are paid separately, and an eligibility assessment would be conducted before providing this service. For more information, you may click on the provided link.

With our Visa At Your Doorstep service, you may submit your visa application in the privacy and security of your home, workplace, or any other convenient location. Discover more

The price for the high-quality printing services at the Visa Application Centres is 22 INR per page.

Please be aware that Regulation (EU) 2009/810 of the European Parliament requires travel medical insurance for Schengen permits.
Your options for Schengen-compliant travel medical insurance are provided by VFS.