France
France, often known as the French Republic, is a nation primarily located in Western Europe. Its overseas territories and areas include the French West Indies, French Guiana in South America, Saint Pierre and Miquelon in the North Atlantic, and other islands in Oceania and the Indian Ocean. As a result, it has one of the world’s largest discontinuous exclusive economic zones. In addition to its ocean border with the United Kingdom to the north-west, metropolitan France is bordered to the north by Belgium and Luxembourg, to the north-east by Germany, to the east by Switzerland, to the south-east by Italy and Monaco, and to the south by Andorra and Spain. It’s the city extends from the North Sea and the English Channel to the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.
France offers a mixed market economy that is distinguished by strong government engagement and a wide range of economic sectors. The French economy has been among the top 10 largest in the world for almost 200 years. At the moment, it ranks ninth in the world in terms of purchasing power parity, seventh in terms of nominal GDP, and second in the European Union in terms of both measures.
Fact Sheet:
| Capital | Paris |
| Largest city | Paris |
| Official languages | French |
| Demonym | French |
| Area · Total · Water (%) | · 643,801 km2 · 0.86 |
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| Calling code | +33 |
| ISO 3166 code | FR |
| Internet TLD | .fr |
| Time zone | UTC+1 |
Visa Fees
| Type of France Visas | Visa Validity | Visa Fees |
| France Tourist Visa | 6 Months | INR 7,199/- |
| France Business Visa | 6 Months | INR 7,199/- |
The approximate cost of a France visa for an Indian citizen is between INR 4000 and INR 7700. There is no refund for the visa fees.
The visa application file must include the following documents:
- Three long-stay visa application forms
- Three passport photograph
- A valid passport
- The long-stay visa fees
- A letter explaining why you are applying for a return visa
- Proof of address in France (utility bill, etc.)
The majority of postgraduate courses in the nation are taught in English, whereas the majority of undergraduate programmes are taught in French.
Over 20 hours of part-time work per week can be done off campus by international students. According to government regulations, the minimum guaranteed pay in France is €8.71 per hour.
