The French government has announced that Indian students who have graduated from a master’s program in France are now eligible for a 5-year Schengen visa. This visa allows students to stay in France for up to 5 years, which gives them plenty of time to find a job, start a business, or continue their studies.
The requirements for the 5-year Schengen visa are as follows:
- You must be an Indian citizen.
- You must have a master’s degree from an accredited institution in France.
- You must have studied in France for at least one semester.
- You must have a clean criminal record.
- You must be able to support yourself financially during your stay in France.
To apply for the 5-year Schengen visa, you will need to submit the following documents to the French embassy or consulate in India:
- A completed visa application form
- A valid passport
- Two recent passport-style photographs
- A copy of your master’s degree certificate
- A copy of your transcripts
- A letter from your university confirming that you studied in France for at least one semester
- A letter from your employer or educational institution confirming that you have a job or are enrolled in a program in France
- A financial statement showing that you have enough money to support yourself during your stay in France
The processing time for the 5-year Schengen visa is typically several weeks. If your application is approved, you will be issued a visa sticker in your passport that will allow you to stay in the Schengen area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
This new visa is a great opportunity for Indian students who want to stay in France after graduation. It will allow them to gain valuable work experience, start their own businesses, or continue their studies in one of the world’s most prestigious educational systems.
If you are an Indian student who has graduated from a master’s program in France, I encourage you to apply for the 5-year Schengen visa. It is a great opportunity to live, work, and study in France, the land of endless opportunities.
Here are some additional things to keep in mind about the 5-year Schengen visa:
- The visa is valid for 5 years, but you can only stay in the Schengen area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
- You can use the visa to travel to any of the 27 countries in the Schengen area.
- You must apply for the visa in your home country, before you travel to France.
- The visa application process can take several weeks, so it is important to apply early.
If you have any questions about the 5-year Schengen visa, you can contact the French embassy or consulate in India.