Trip to France while on FLR?

[MarBell379]

Does anyone have any knowledge of getting a short visit Visa to France, while married and living in the UK on an FLR?
I'm ahead of the game at the moment, but this is the situation I might find myself in next year, having signed up to ride London to Paris without fully considering the ramifications for my wife to be.

Any advice appreciated.
Thanks

[darren-b]

Does anyone have any knowledge of getting a short visit Visa to France, while married and living in the UK on an FLR?
I'm ahead of the game at the moment, but this is the situation I might find myself in next year, having signed up to ride London to Paris without fully considering the ramifications for my wife to be.

Any advice appreciated.
Thanks

Basically you'll need arrange a Schengen visa through the French Embassy/Consulate. It will need minimal documentation and won't cost anything (unless the French sub-contract to VFS like a few other countries have started to do).

Search for Schengen visas on here and you'll find it discussed many times in more detail.

[MarBell379]

Brilliant - Thanks Darren-B.
For some reason I thought France wasn't covered under the Schengen Visa.
Maybe she CAN actually come with me

[Northerner]

Another reason why I love the EU... Schengen Visas

[joebloggs]

Another reason why I love the EU... Schengen Visas

http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/...ited-to-Europe
one reason why uk will not become a Schengen country

to the EU

[Northerner]

http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/...ited-to-Europe
one reason why uk will not become a Schengen country

to the EU

That just seems good for business. Giving info on how to legally enter the EU and work here, which might also do something to stop the ilegal flow of migrants The problem is how many in the UK wont do the jobs most immigrants will, as we all know!

We may differ, Joe. But as a manc talking to another manc.. The EU is a good thing overall

[joebloggs]

That just seems good for business. Giving info on how to legally enter the EU and work here, which might also do something to stop the ilegal flow of migrants The problem is how many in the UK wont do the jobs most immigrants will, as we all know!

We may differ, Joe. But as a manc talking to another manc.. The EU is a good thing overall

those with any skills can enter the uk legally, you think it will stop the illegal flow, more like the flood gates will open if they are told there are jobs waiting for them in the EU

what's so good about the EU fellow Manc? the sprouts in brussels are the real rulers of the UK, not brown, wait he's not been elected as a leader to

[Northerner]

those with any skills can enter the uk legally, you think it will stop the illegal flow, more like the flood gates will open if they are told there are jobs waiting for them in the EU

what's so good about the EU fellow Manc? the sprouts in brussels are the real rulers of the UK, not brown, wait he's not been elected as a leader to

[Tawi2]

Bad idea,totally without thought inviting 50 million africans to work in Europe,have any of you been to africa? Theres a reason so many africans are washed up on spanish beaches drown attempting the crossing over the Gib straits,its to escape the soul destroying poverty of what I always considered the worst continent on the face of the planet Go over to Morocco,hang around in Tangier or go to the border crossing at Ceuta,loads of africans and I dont mean moroccans,I mean sub-saharan,guess why they are there?Because on a clear day they can see the promised land,they are waiting,once into Europe they can evaoprate and dissapear,we should never have joined Europe,but there again,we the people were never actually given a choice

[Arthur Little]

... *we should never have joined Europe,but there again,we the people were never actually given a choice

*! Blame Edward Heath! ... as Prime Minister back in the early 1970s, it was HE who signed Great Britain's "death warrant" as an independent country. But then, as the man is now DEAD himself, our present-day protestations can only fall on "deaf ears".

[Arthur Little]

Does anyone have any knowledge of getting a short visit Visa to France, while married and living in the UK on an FLR?
I'm ahead of the game at the moment, but this is the situation I might find myself in next year, having signed up to ride London to Paris without fully considering the ramifications for my wife to be.

Any advice appreciated.
Thanks

Basically you'll need arrange a Schengen visa through the French Embassy/Consulate. It will need minimal documentation and won't cost anything (unless the French sub-contract to VFS like a few other countries have started to do).

Search for Schengen visas on here and you'll find it discussed many times in more detail.

Darren, as you'll recall, my wife & I have, for ages now, been "toying with" the notion of going to Paris by Eurostar. And, living in Perth, it would be easy enough for us to apply in person to the French Consulate in Edinburgh. However, it's knowing the PRECISE documents to take, that's the problem. I phoned a few months ago but, due to a combination of my having hearing difficulties and not fully understanding the broken-English accent of the lady I got through to, I didn't get very far. Moreover, I cannot find an actual website relating to the Edinburgh Office in Randolph Crescent.

As you are evidently well-versed in the application process for Schengen Visas, I shall be most grateful for any further assistance you can offer.

[rusty]

http://www.ambafrance-uk.org/Visa-fo...-european.html


Visa for family of an european national

The foreign spouse of a EU national (except French national) may enter France without visa if they are holding:
a valid travel document;
a valid UK residence permit with the endorsement "family member of EEA national" (this endorsment is compulsory to be visa exempted) ;
and if they are joining or travelling with the EU national.
However if you do not satisfy the above conditions, you will need to apply for a visa to travel to France (for instance if your residency is not explicit or if you are travelling to France for business).
Note that children and parents of EU Nationals still require visas to travel to France. It’s also the case for the spouses of British citizens as their residence permit does not bear the endorsment " family member of EEA national" as required by the art 10 of the European Council/Parliament Directive 2004/38 CE.
To apply:
Be advised that if you are unable to provide the requested documents to obtain a visa as the spouse of an EU citizen, you will need to lodge an application for a short stay Schengen visa, i.e. pay the visa administrative fees and produce all requested supporting documents.
Documents requested + photocopies:
The French Consulate insists on photocopies of the documents to be included with the application.
>>> As the Spouse of an European Union Citizen:
1. A national passport or official travel document valid for more than 3 months beyond the validity of the requested visa, with a blank visa page to affix the visa sticker. 2. One application form duly completed and signed by the applicant (or the legal guardian for applicants under the age of 18). 3. 2 photographs. Please read photo guidance document 4. Nationals who must expect a delay for the processing of their applications delay?
Either a self-addressed pre-paid special delivery envelope for the return of your passport - highly recommended as it is quicker,
or a 1st class stamped self-addressed envelope to be informed of your second appointment. 5. Your spouse’s European Union passport. 6. Your original Marriage Certificate with official translation if not in French or English. This official translation must be certified as a true copy by the Embassy/ Consulate of the country where your marriage was celebrated. 7. If your Marriage Certificate has been issued outside the European Union, it must be stamped by the Foreign Office of the issuing country, or its Embassy in the UK.

[darren-b]

It's been a while since I've done one and I'm hoping that I never have to do one again...

All you need is the application form, both of your passports, your marriage certificate and a couple of passport sized photos of your wife. Though not essential the Embassies/Consulates like you to have travel insurance. You should also have photocopies of the documentation.