Application for Schengen visa(France)
I'm a college student aged 20 from Kenya, East Africa. I tend to travel to France at the end of September to Paris for one week. The trip is to be sponsored by my cousin who's quite financially stable.
Apart from his bank statement, cover letter stating that he's sponsoring everything and employment contract, what other documents should I bring from him?
Do I also need to have a bank statement considering that I'm just a student with no income?
I know that I have to have a medical insurance, travel itinerary for my one week stay in Paris, cover letter from my college, return air ticket and hostel accommodation (I tend to supply the embassy with a dummy air ticket and hostel reservation, is that okay?) what other documents should I bring to boost my chances of getting the visa?
I have a good travel resume as I have travelled to 2 east African countries (hope that will help) but this will be my first time traveling overseas.
Kindly suggest to me what other documents that would help boost my chances of getting a visa and any other information that I need to have, thanks in advance.
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How do I apply for a Schengen visa from France?
Visa Application GuidelinesHow long does it take to get a Schengen visa for France?
You will have to wait at least 15 days for your Schengen Visa to be processed, though the processing time will depend on your case. In specific cases, embassies can take 30 days to process a visa, and the Schengen Visa processing time could even be as long as 60 days in extraordinary circumstances.Is France accepting visa applications?
As of April 7, 2021, France-Visas will provide students with the possibility of sending digital copies of their supporting documents when completing their visa application online. This optional procedure will allow an accelerated process by the external service provider (ESP).How do I apply for a French visa in France?
To apply for a student visa in France, you must enroll in an intensive course (with more than 20 hours of class per week) for a period longer than 3 months. The cost of this visa is 60 EUR (subject to change). For courses lasting longer than 90 days, students need to apply for a visa.France Visas : Complete your online application on France-Visas
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