Schengen visa · France
France Schengen Visa from Saudi Arabia — Prepare Your File Online
From the Eiffel Tower and the streets of Paris to the Palace of Versailles, the beaches of Nice on the Riviera and the peaks of Chamonix in the Alps… France is well worth the trip. We take care of the paperwork so you can focus on planning your journey.
With Traveler.sa, you can order your visa from your phone without visiting an office, at one clear price that covers preparing your complete file. The service is available to both Saudi citizens and residents.
What happens after you order?
1A customer service agent contacts you on WhatsApp to request the required documents.
2We prepare your file, book your biometrics appointment and send you the appointment confirmation.
3You attend the appointment, and we follow up on your application until your passport is returned.
What does the price include?
✓Completing the visa application form online and reviewing it before submission.
✓Booking the biometrics and interview appointment and paying the booking fee.
✓Approved travel medical insurance for the entire duration of the trip.
✓The temporary flight & hotel reservations required for the application.
✓Translation of the required documents.
✓Follow-up on your application through our Traveler Care Center until your passport is returned.
Not included in the price
The government visa fee (embassy fees), usually EUR 90 per adult and EUR 45 per child aged 6 to under 12, paid by the applicant directly on the appointment day according to the embassy’s instructions.
Your application in 3 steps
1Order online: Select your nationality, visa type and interview location, then pay using the method that suits you.
2Send your documents: A customer service agent contacts you during business hours to request the required documents and confirm your appointment.
3Attend your appointment: We prepare the form, insurance, translations and reservations, so you attend your biometrics appointment with a complete file.
Required documents
- Passport: Original and copy, valid for at least 6 months after your return date.
- Proof of identity: National ID for the main applicant, and the family card for other family members, if applicable.
- Two personal photos: White background, 3.5 × 4.5 size, unedited. Men without a shemagh; women with the hairline visible.
- Salary certificate: Recent (less than 30 days old) and in English if possible. For private-sector employees, it must be certified by the Chamber of Commerce; business owners provide the original and a copy of the commercial registration in English.
- Bank statement: Last 3 months, in English and stamped by the bank; some embassies may require 6 months for residents. We recommend a balance that covers your trip costs (usually SAR 15,000 or more).
- For residents: An Iqama valid for at least 3 months after your return date, and a printed exit and re-entry visa from Absher. Most embassies require residents to provide a bank statement for the last 6 months. You can upload these with your order or send them later via WhatsApp.
Processing time and validity
- Issuance: Usually within 15 days after biometrics, depending on the embassy; it may take longer in some cases.
- Validity: Saudi citizens are usually issued a multiple-entry visa valid for 5 years when the requirements are met, provided the passport is valid for at least 5 years and 3 months. For residents, validity depends on the embassy’s decision and previous visa history.
- Travel: A French Schengen visa allows you to visit 29 European countries within its validity.
Frequently asked questions
Is the price per person?
Yes, the price is per applicant, including accompanying children, who receive the same service.
Do I need to visit your office?
No, ordering, payment and document submission are all done online; you only need to attend your biometrics appointment in person.
Do you guarantee the visa will be issued?
The final decision rests solely with the embassy. Our role is to prepare a complete file that improves your chances of approval.
Before you order
- Biometrics center: French visa applications in Saudi Arabia are submitted through VFS Global centers in Riyadh, Jeddah or Dammam.
- Biometrics appointment: We contact you to choose an available time slot; any change after the appointment is confirmed incurs additional fees from the visa center.
- Embassy fees: Not included in the service price; paid directly to the embassy.
- Refusal: Traveler.sa is not responsible if the embassy refuses the application, and reapplying requires a new order. Details are in our Exchange & Return Policy.
Services to complete your trip
Note: The decision to grant the visa and its validity rests solely with the embassy. The stated timeframes are estimates and vary depending on the embassy and the season. Details are in our Exchange & Return Policy.