France Schengen Visa for Belarus Passport Holder Appointment from UK

Being a Belarusian Passport Holder and UK resident, Will I need a visa to travel to France from the UK? 

Visa requirements are quite different for citizens and residents. Schengen visa requirements mandate UK residents to have a valid online France visa in case they are traveling to France for a short or long visit. However, being a Belarusian citizen, if you are a UK resident and hold BRP, then you definitely need a valid France Schengen visa. 

If I need a French visa from the UK with Belarusian nationality, how and where do I apply from the UK?

If you are a citizen of the US, Canada, Japan, Australia, or any other country with having visa liberalization agreement with the EU, there is no requirement for a visa to France, if you plan to stay for less than 90 days.   

Belarusian nationals need to apply for a France visa, so simply follow the four easy steps and initiate the visa application by clicking the “APPLY NOW” tab. 

Once you finish your visa application, experts of FRANCE VISA CONSULTANT will schedule your appointment at the visa centre. Then you are required to get your documents verified at TLS on the scheduled day and also register the biometrics as per the whole visa procedure. 

Then, your application for France Visa UK will be verified by the French Consulate General, making the final decision. It is advised to submit the application 3 months before or 20 days prior in case of sudden travel. For further updates and info, we are here! 

Categories of France visas that Belarusian nationalities can get! 

France visa is categorized into different types as per the purpose of the visit. Being a Belarusian nationality and a UK resident, if you are planning to visit France, make sure to check the right category of Visa. The types of France visas are:

• Tourist visa – For tourism purposes with a validity of 90 days 
• Transit visa – In case you are having a layover in France while traveling to another country.
• Business visa – For business purposes with a validity of 90 days 
• Spouse visa – When you are a British resident and your spouse is a French citizen.

Frequently asked questions about Belarusian Passport Holders applying for a visa to France from the U.K.

If I’m a resident of the U.K. and a citizen of Belarus – do I have visa-free travel to France?

Visa regulations depend on the nationality of the applicant. If you are a Belarusian citizen, then you will need to apply for a France visa, as this country has not signed a visa-free agreement with the UK. 

What if I want to travel to France – return to the U.K. – and then go back to France?

For such a multiple-entry trip, you need to apply for a multiple-entry Schengen visa. This allows you to travel to France and return and visit again whenever you want within the validity period, and travel freely in the country.