If your France visa application is denied, you have 30 days to appeal the decision. You must first appeal to the Commission for Appeals against Visa Refusal Decisions for long-stay visas in Nantes. Our recommendation would however be to reapply and address all reasons for rejection in the new application

Indian travelers passing through the international area of a French airport on their route to another nation will need an airport transit visa (ATV).

No, there’s no need to send your documents via courier. Instead, applicants are required to visit the visa center in person with their documents. If you have provided biometrics within the last 5 years, there’s no need to do so again; Teleport will handle it for you.

For a long stay visa, it is recommended to apply between three months to two weeks before your departure date. Similarly, for a short stay visa, the suggested timeframe is from 6 months to 30 working days prior to your departure date.