15.2% of the 2,04,184 Schengen applications made to France from India in 2025 were refused — moderate by Schengen standards.
France is the country other countries measure themselves against for art, food, and the sheer craft of living well. From Paris's boulevards to Provence's lavender, Alpine summits to Riviera coves, it offers a lifetime of trips in one border.
Applying from India · the real numbers
Moderate- 2,04,184
- Applications
- 84.3%
- Approved
- 15.2%
- Refused
Handled by TLScontact. Consulates in Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi.
2025 figures · European Commission DG HOME (applications made in India). Across all applicants — not a forecast for your file.
Don't-miss places
- Eiffel Tower & the LouvreParis
- Palace of VersaillesVersailles
- French RivieraNice / Cannes
- Mont Saint-MichelNormandy
- Lavender fields & Provence villagesProvence
- Chamonix & Mont BlancFrench Alps
Things to do
- Climb the Eiffel Tower at night
- Wander the Louvre and Musée d'Orsay
- Drive the lavender roads of Provence
- Sip wine in Bordeaux or Burgundy
What to eat
- Croissants & pain au chocolat
- Coq au vin
- Cheese & charcuterie boards
- Bouillabaisse
- Crème brûlée
The culture
Croissants, cheese, wine, and long lunches taken seriously. Meals are events, not fuel. A polite 'bonjour' opens every door. The French take pride in art, food, and living well.
When to go
Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct for fine weather and thinner crowds; July–August for the Riviera at full tilt (and peak prices).
Good to know
- Capital
- Paris
- Language
- French
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Flight from India
- ~9-10 hrs (often direct)
- Ideal trip length
- 6-9 days
Did you know? France is the most visited country in the world, welcoming more tourists than it has residents each year.
France is the single most popular Schengen start for Indian travellers, so appointment demand is intense. Check your readiness early to beat the rush.
Photo: Eiffel Tower and Pont Alexandre III at night · Getfunky Paris · CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons