France visa for Saudis: Schengen step by step

Required documents

• A passport valid for at least 3 months after your return date (and 5 years to get the five-year visa), with two blank pages
• Two recent passport photos on a white background
• Return flight booking and hotel bookings for the whole stay
• Travel insurance covering at least €30,000 in the Schengen area
• Bank statements for the last 3 to 6 months
• A salary certificate or commercial registration, and a leave permit for government employees
• For children: birth certificate and parental consent if a parent isn't travelling with them

How it works with us

1. You tell us your city and dates; we confirm France is your main destination and book your appointment
2. We prepare your flight, hotel and insurance bookings and check your file page by page
3. You attend the appointment in person to submit your documents and fingerprints (unless they were taken in the last 59 months)
4. We follow up your application until you receive your passport with the visa

Important tips

• Apply to France if it's where you'll spend the most nights; if the nights are equal, apply to the country you enter first.
• You can apply at any VFS centre for French visas in the Kingdom (Riyadh, Jeddah or Al Khobar), whatever city you live in.
• Appointments for Paris and the Riviera fill up in summer, so start at least two months before you travel.
• Renew your passport before applying if it's valid for less than 5 years, so you can get the five-year visa.

Destinations this visa covers

• Travel to France from Saudi Arabia

Flights

• Flights from Riyadh to Paris

Hotels

• Hotels in Paris

Schengen visa

• Schengen visa for Saudis: requirements, fees and steps

Frequently asked questions

Last updated: October 2026. The information is for guidance only; fees and requirements are set by the official authorities and may change. The decision to grant a visa rests with the embassy or consulate alone; our role is to prepare your file and follow it up.