Visa for France from Indonesia: price, documents and processing time 2026

Yes. An Indonesian national must obtain a Schengen short-stay Type C visa before entering France for tourism. This visa covers family visits, sightseeing and short business trips up to 90 days in any 180-day window. If you plan to visit several Schengen countries, apply to the consulate of your main country of stay.

• Government fee90 EUR
• Application centre feeCapped at €45
• Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
• ExtrasVariable

Prepare a passport valid for at least three months beyond your planned exit, the France-Visas form, a recent ID photo, proof of accommodation or a certificate of hosting, a return ticket and evidence of funds. Travel insurance covering at least €30,000 in medical costs and repatriation is mandatory. The visa fee is normally €90 for an adult; confirm the current amount on France-Visas.

Start on the official France-Visas portal, where you complete the form and build your file. You then book an appointment with the authorised partner (VFS Global, BLS or TLScontact depending on the city) to submit your documents and give your biometrics. You may apply up to six months before departure and should aim for at least three weeks ahead.

• Your application goes to the state that is your main destination. If France is where you spend the longest, it handles the file, whatever the entry point.
• With no main destination, the competent state is the one you enter first.
• If France has no consulate in Indonesia, another Schengen state may act on its behalf under a representation arrangement, or the file goes to the post accredited for your country.

Then the application goes to the post accredited for Indonesia, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Indonesia but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.

Processing usually takes 15 to 45 days but can stretch in peak season, so plan ahead. Provide bank statements consistent with your itinerary and a clear travel plan to reassure the consulate you intend to return. Keep a full copy of your file and avoid buying non-refundable tickets until the visa is issued.

The most frequent error is applying at the consulate of a country that is not your main destination, which triggers a refusal for territorial incompetence. Many applicants also submit insurance below the €30,000 threshold or omit proof of funds. Finally, check that your passport was issued less than ten years ago and meets the required remaining validity.