For Delhi Applicants
From April 2005, short stay visa applicants should submit their applications through the visa facilitation Service- VFS. This rule is applicable to individuals, companies and travel agents.
Appointments can be obtained, either online on www.vfs­france.co.in or through the call-centres:
Tel: New Delhi (011) 5113 1111 between 0930-1730 hrs
Email: info@vfs-france.co.in Monday - friday.
Students, artists and scientists (long/short stay) need no appointment through VFS. They should apply with prior appointment to the Cultural Section, 2 Aurangzeb Road, New Delhi, on Monday and Thursday (2-5 pm) and obtain a NOC from the Cultural Section to apply directly to the embassy. On receipt of a No Objection Certificate (NOC), applicant should apply directly on Wednesday only.

Face should cover about 70-80 percent of photo area. Photo MUST be in color with white or light background. Dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds are not acceptable. Sunglasses are not acceptable unless worn for medical reasons (an eye patch).
Wearing traditional facemask or veil which distracts the adequate identification is not allowed.
Staple or glue one photo to the application form in the given space. If photo is stapled, position the pins as far as possible from the face.
The above instructions must be followed carefully. If photo submitted does not meet these requirements the application will be considered incomplete.