Why apply for a France Dependent Visa?

Bring your family to France with you.
Live, work and study in France with a dependent visa.
Apply for a Visa Long Sejour (VLS) after staying for 3 months.
Get access to healthcare, education and social security benefits in the country.
Enjoy childcare benefits and parental benefits if living with a child.

France, rich in culture, history and tradition, welcomes more than 100,000 foreign nationals worldwide. To help these immigrants live with their families and gift them a French taste of life, the country issues many France Dependent Visas. Y-Axis is here to help you identify the type of visa you need and help you join your family in France.

Benefits of France Dependent Visa

Settle in a country as welcoming as your family
Work or study in France depending on your family member in France
Get childcare benefits and let your children access educational benefits
Stay longer in the country with a Visa Long Sejour (VLS)
Explore the rich French culture and live a high-quality life

Eligibility Criteria for France Dependent Visa

You or your family member would be eligible to apply for France Dependent Visa if:

You or your sponsor is a French national, a national of the European Union or a foreign national residing in France legally
You are in a civil union or lawfully married with the primary visa holder and above 18 years of age or
You are a dependent child of a French citizen and below 18 years of age or
You are a parent of the primary visa holder or
You are a grandparent of the primary visa holder or
You are an old relative of the primary visa holder or their spouse
Your sponsor has proof of their financial stability and is willing to support you financially
You have enough documents to prove your relationship with your sponsor

Required Documents for France Dependent Visa

Valid passports of the applicants having a validity of at least 3 months beyond the intended period of stay
Duly filled and signed application forms
Recent photographs conforming to the ICAO standards
Health insurance details that would be applicable in every territory of Germany
Travel booking details
Financial details showing that you, as a sponsor, can support your family financially
An invitation letter from your sponsor confirming your accommodation details
Documents to prove your relation with your sponsor (birth certificates, marriage certificates, wedding affidavits and photographs)
Proof of nationality and citizenship in Germany
Documents to prove custodian rights in case of sponsoring a child

Steps to apply for a France Dependent Visa

Step 1: Check the eligibility criteria for the type of visa you’re applying
Step 2: Gather the required documents as suggested
Step 3: Fill out the online application form
Step 4: Schedule an appointment to the nearest Embassy or Consulate
Step 5: Pay the visa application fee
Step 6: Attend the Visa application interview on the scheduled date, where you'll be asked about your background and intention to visit
Step 7: Once the visa gets approved, join your family in France

France Dependent Visa Processing time

The processing time for France Dependent Visa is around 15-30 days. This is a short-stay visa valid for 90 days. Immigrants planning to stay beyond 90 days or settle permanently in France should apply for VLS or Visa Long Sejour, which takes around 3 months to get processed.

How can Y-Axis help you?

Reuniting with your family in Germany shouldn't be a challenging affair, and Y-Axis is here to ensure you a smooth and successful visa application process. Our visa and immigration experts will assist you in every step of your visa application journey and help you rejoin your German family as soon as possible. Y-Axis can help you with the following: