Your complete guide to scheduling and preparing for your French visa application
Please be informed that AEG French Visa is not affiliated with any travel agents or third-party agencies. Appointments are issued only to applicants who appear in person. We do not authorize any travel agent or external party to book appointments on behalf of applicants. Applicants are strongly advised to book their appointments directly by emailing us on our email addresses. Engaging with unauthorized agents does not guarantee an appointment and may result in misinformation or delays in your application process. Any claims made by individuals or agencies promising confirmed appointments or special access to slots are false and misleading. AEG French Visa Services will not be held responsible for any issues arising from such engagements. All appointments will be issued via email on a first-come, first-served basis. Self-appearance is mandatory, or one of the family members (blood relation) can schedule appointments on behalf of the applicant. For walk-in applicants, if all appointments have been issued, the applicant must contact us via email.
Student applicants will not be allowed to book any AEG appointment before they register online on the site "Études en France - EEF" and after a deposit of PKR 30,000 (bank transfer), which must include the following information:
FULL NAME of the student and their EEF Application number (e.g., PKXX-XXXXXX).
Account Name: Alliance Française Karachi
Bank Name: Askari Bank
IBAN: PK81ASCM0000151650508250
Account Number: 0151650508250
A confirmation of acceptance pre-enrolment (attestation Études en France) letter issued by Campus France EEF is also required.
Each applicant must provide the France-visas application form, finalized online, on the day of their interview at the Embassy.
Access the form here: https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/web/france-visas/welcome-page
Note: French visa appointments (All Categories) are available.
AEG/Leopard offices will accept the application for a "Return Visa Long Stay" Where should I apply?
You are not free to choose to which mission of a Schengen state to apply. You have to apply at the mission of the country where your main destination / longest stay will be or if it is difficult to determine (e.g. cruises, bus tours) you must apply from the mission of the first point of entry. If you are not sure (equal time in several countries), please contact the French Embassy at [email protected]. Sufficient proof has to be submitted about the complete stay in the Schengen Territory.
All appointments to submit visa applications on ordinary passports are to be made through AEG Travel Services (Pvt) Ltd. in one of their 10 Locations in Pakistan. AEG offices will be open from Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm, with the exception of national holidays. All intended visa applicants are required to get the appointment in advance from the AEG Office and pay service charges at the designated Public Service Centers.
The Embassy of France strongly advises to book an appointment well in advance: one month before travelling is standard and it should not be less than 2 weeks in advance for a Schengen visa. Delays to get an appointment in the summer season have to be taken into account as well. Remember that you may apply for a Schengen visa up to 6 months before your actual travel.
Applicants or their representative have to visit nearest AEG office with all the relevant documents and passport to get their appointment. No appointment will be issued over telephone and email.
Please keep AEG Receipt safely for any future correspondence, passport tracking and Passport collection.
Student applicants will not be considered for appointment without below mentioned documents.
AEG will consider applicants according to the start date of the course mentioned on the document ( Etudes en France certificate ). If all appointments are issued, applicants must email for an appointment.
Students must appear in the French Embassy with the documents mentioned below and the documents on the checklist.
The Etudes en France (EEF) procedure is the service established by the French government to centralize and facilitate all the processes associated with studying in France. This service is strictly online. Non-European students, who reside outside the European Union territory and wish to pursue their higher education in France, are thus required to submit applications to their schools of choice on this online platform. They must equally use this platform when submitting their applications for the student visa (long stay visa of more than 3 months).
Appointments for the following visa categories will be managed by the Embassy of France only:
For family reunion long-stay visas (OFII/OFPRA files), you must send an email to the following addresses:
For Pakistani nationals:
[email protected]
For Afghan nationals:
Currently, we are giving appointments to the OFPRA Afghan category only.
Applicants who can apply under the OFPRA Afghan category.
Applicant must visit AEG with OFPRA letter for appointment.
Warning Notice:
Entry into the Schengen territory: the possession of a visa is only one of the prerequisites for entry into the territory of the Schengen state. Should the Schengen State’s border authority refuse entry, no claim to reimbursement of the visa can be submitted. The border police at your Schengen destination may request the presentation of sufficient funds, a letter of invitation, hotel reservation, etc. Failure to present said funds/documents may result in entry being refused.
Interview Scheduling
Islamabad: On the day of interview applicant must arrive at the Diplomatic Shuttle Service, 3rd Avenue, near Quaid-e-Azam University Road, G-5, Islamabad to board the shuttle to the Embassy; all applicants are advised to reach 30 minutes before the scheduled appointment time.
When you submit your application at French Embassy, the consular authority will collect your biometric data. This data consists of a photograph and the fingerprints of both hands. Exempt from fingerprinting are children under 12.
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has stipulated certain mandatory
specifications for passport photos. Please find them here.
Important Note:
Please click on the links below for Visa fee schedule:
Note:
AEG Service Charges
To know about the supporting documents required depending on the purpose of the trip and your status while in France, please click on the visa types below
For more information on supporting documents based on type of visa, please click on the below link:
The following list of insurance companies has been approved by French and other Schengen partners in Pakistan and can issue adequate travelling insurances for Schengen visa applicants.
Please make sure the insurance certificate you present to the Consulate is issued by one of the companies listed in the below link; and meets all the criteria and clearly states the period covered.
The insurance should mention “Schengen Visa Insurance Policy”.
https://pk.ambafrance.org/Listes-des-compagnies-d-assurances
The following list of insurance companies have been approved by French and Schengen partners in Pakistan and can issue adequate travelling insurances for Schengen visa applicants.
You are required to contract a full travel insurance, covering – for a minimum amount of 30 000 euros – any medical, hospitalization and repatriation costs, as well as associated care expenses which might occur during any single trip into the Schengen states.
Only electronic Schengen insurance policies are being accepted ACE
List of approved insurance companies:
Our aim is to provide an efficient service to the applicants. Your feedback/ input on our service level will greatly help us for the identification of the areas of improvement.
We will appreciate your input on any element of our service at
E-mail: [email protected]
UAN: 051-111-786-111
You are requested to please mention following while providing your feedback.
Name
Address
Contact number
City
Passport Number and/or Visa Fee Receipt Number
Clear description of feedback/input or complaint
We also welcome your note of appreciation for any element of our service including handling by our representatives.
All appointments will be issued via email on a first-come, first-served basis. Self-appearance is mandatory, or one of the family members (blood relation) can schedule appointments on behalf of the applicant.For walk-in applicants, if all appointments have been issued, the applicant must contact us via email.
Karachi – Email:[email protected]
Multan – Email: [email protected]
Lahore – Email: [email protected]
Islamabad – Email: [email protected]
Sialkot – Email: [email protected]
All appointments to submit applications are to be made through AEG, appointments will take place from Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and during the month of Ramadan from Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. All appointments to process biometric details will be awarded through AEG and will take place at the Embassy from Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Please note return of passports is also handled through AEG Travel Services (Pvt) Ltd. You will receive a SMS on your provided mobile number once the passport is received from the French Embassy .
All applications can be submitted through the Protocol Department of MOFA and other Embassies between Monday to Thursday, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 Noon. Appointment for collection of biometric details will be awarded by the French Embassy’s visa section from Monday to Thursday between 9:00 AM and 12:30 Noon.
| Month | Day | Date |
|---|---|---|
| February | Kashmir Day | Monday, 5th February |
| March | Pakistan Day | Saturday, 23rd March |
| April | Eid al Fitr | Wednesday, 10th April – Friday, 12th April |
| May | Labour Day | Wednesday, 1st May |
| June | Eid al Adha | Monday, 17th June – Wednesday, 19th June |
| July | Ashura | Tuesday, 16th July – Wednesday, 17th July |
| August | Pakistan Independence Day | Wednesday, 14th August |
| September | Eid Milad-un-Nabi (S.A.W.W) | Monday, 16th September |
| November | Allama Iqbal Day | Saturday, 9th November |
| December | Quaid-e-Azam Day / Christmas | Monday, 25th December |
| Month | Date |
|---|---|
| January | Wednesday 1st of January |
| March | Monday 31st of March and Tuesday 1st of April |
| April | Monday 21st of April |
| May | Thursday 1st of May |
| June | Monday 9th of June |
| July | Monday 7th of July and Monday 14th of July |
| August | Thursday 14th of August |
| November | Tuesday 11th of November |
| December | Thursday 25th of December |
Leopard Peshawar
Leopard Quetta
Leopard Faisalabad
Leopard Gujranwala
Leopard Hyderabad
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Lunch Break | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM |
| Friday (Lunch & Prayer Break) | 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM |
| Closed on | Sundays & National Holidays |
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Friday & Saturday | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Closed on | Sundays & National Holidays |
Diplomatic Enclave G-5 – GPO Box 1068 – Islamabad
Tel: +92-51-201-1414
For more contact information, click on the link below
https://pk.ambafrance.org/Coordonnees,14
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