Applying for a French visa in Tanzania
Visa applications submitted in Tanzania are processed by the French Embassy in Dar es Salaam.
For general information about preparing, submitting and tracking your application, log on to France-visas, the official website for visa application to France.
France-visas is the portal with all the information you need for the visa process and to help you every step of the way (preparing the application, entering details and submitting).
Important information notice from Schengen Member States
From the 20th February 2020, according to an official notification from the Tanzanian authorities issued to all diplomatic missions, only the new East African Community (EAC) biometric e-passports can be accepted for Schengen visa applications..
The main steps in applying for a visa
Do I need a visa?
First, use the “Visa wizard” to check, based on your situation, whether you need a visa and if so, what type. The wizard will also tell you what documents must be enclosed within your application, along with the relevant fee.
Complete your application online
Once you have confirmed that you need a visa, you can complete your application on our online portal. You will be asked to create a France-Visas account, which you will need for each step of the process.
Submit your application to the visa centre
Once you have completed your online application, all you have to do is submit it at the French Embassy.
Click here to make an appointment
N.B.
Waiting times for appointments and for processing applications will vary depending on your nationality and the time of year.
Users are therefore asked to submit their visa applications well in advance of their departure date.
It is strongly recommended to book as early as possible - keeping in mind that you cannot apply more than three months prior to your departure date.
APPLICANTS HAVE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT BETWEEN THREE MONTHS AND FOUR WEEKS BEFORE THE INTENDED DEPARTURE.
Nota bene
Each applicant must schedule a personal appointment.
The processing time can take up to 15 days, depending on the application.
Visa form and all the collateral documents must be submitted during the appointment, or the application will be denied.
Each applicant must come personally.
Visa fees are in Tanzanian shilling only (cash).
Visa fees are not refundable in case of cancellation or refusal.