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Make sure you have correctly completed your application on France-Visas, or contact Capago for assistance with the form.

Prepayment requirement

Important information

By completing this form, you are submitting an appointment request. A confirmation email will be sent to you once your request has been processed.

Appointment allocation and confirmation

When your time slot is assigned, you will receive an email inviting you to confirm your appointment within two days by paying the service fees online by credit card. If no payment is made within this period, your appointment will be automatically cancelled.

Final confirmation

Once the payment has been completed, a final confirmation email will be sent to confirm your appointment.

Travelers from Botswana, Namibia, and Zambia

Capago has opened satellite centers where you can complete your visa application steps:Gaborone (Botswana), Windhoek (Namibia), and Lusaka (Zambia).

👉 Please consult the relevant country information website:

Dedicated group process:

Dedicated group process: if you are a group of 7 applicants or more, we recommend contact us to benefit from the dedicated process.

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Where do you want to apply ?

Note: South African residents can apply from any of the three branches. Residents of Namibia, Botswana and Zambia can ALSO apply in the branch of their choice in South Africa.

Cape Town

Durban (MOBILE BIOMETRY / Extra 40 euros per person)

Johannesburg

Port Elizabeth (MOBILE BIOMETRY / Extra 190 euros per person)

Select the level of assistance that best fits your needs

Beware of fraudulent intermediaries.

Visa applicants are advised to exercise caution in all transactions with companies claiming to offer assistance in obtaining French visas. Capago International is the only official company mandated by the French government to receive visa applications.

Standard Service

Proceed with the Standard Service

By choosing our Standard Service, you will organise and complete your visa application by yourself according to the France-Visas requirements. You will have access to a waiting area where you will be called by ticket number to submit your application.

All Inclusive Service

Proceed with the All Inclusive Service

By choosing our All Inclusive service, you simplify your visa application process and ensure your application meets all required criteria*. Our team supports you in preparing a complete and compliant application in line with the French Consulate’s standards, including :

Secure 100% correct and complete application according to French Consulate requirements

Assistance with form filling and France-Visas account
Document verification before your appointment through our E-Guichet service

Save the time you are spending on your visa application

Time-saving benefits during the application process at our Capago centre
Application outside of standard opening hours
Application from home : send your application by courier*

Access to personalized support and guidance

Access to our Platinum Lounge with coffee and pastry corner during the appointment
Valuable assistance on your appointment date
Specific desks for submission at our Capago centre

Elevate Your Visa Application Experience with Our All-Inclusive

Courier Passport Return – Receive your passport conveniently by courier after collection service
ID Pictures Service – Get high-quality ID photos on-site, meeting all consulate specifications

This service is available for an additional fee of only 85 euros per person

*If you have obtained a Schengen visa within the last five years, during which your biometric data was recorded, you have the option to appear in person or designate a proxy with a power of attorney to submit the application on your behalf.

At this step I must enter applicant’s information (as per passport). Please note that it won’t be possible to swap one traveler with another or to change the passport number entered here.

Applicant 1 - Main point of contact :

Title Select your title.

Last Name As shown on your passport.

Prénom(s) First name(s)

Date of Birth Enter day, month, year.

Phone Number Valid number where you can be reached.

Email Address you check regularly.

Email Confirmation Must match the email entered above.

Passport Number

Where to find your passport number? You can find your passport number below:
Please carefully verify the passport number entered. Any error may result in a delay or rejection of the processing of your application. help image

⚠️ Exactly as written on the passport — otherwise access to the center will not be permitted.

Departure Date Enter the estimated date of departure.

Visa type State the duration of your stay.

Your plans Why are you making this trip?

Main purpose of stay

Choose your visa type

The type of visa required depends on both the duration and the purpose of your stay: tourism, business, study, or family reasons.

For stays of 90 days or less: A short-stay visa is required.
For stays of more than 90 days: A long-stay visa is required. It is adapted to the duration and purpose of the stay.
If you are unsure which visa type is most appropriate for your situation, we recommend contacting us.

Select the main purpose of your stay

Visa Variation Choose the category that applies to you.

Applicant’s Status Select your status.

At this step, you will choose optional services to upgrade and facilitate your visa experience

Capago Fees Please note that the Capago Fees are 31 euros and need to be prepayed. Note that for certain types of visa, fees may differ. Please see our FAQ for more details.

ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF OUR ALL INCLUSIVE SERVICE

Would you like to simplify your visa application and ensure your application meets all required criteria? Our All Inclusive Service is available for you!

Why choose the All Inclusive Service?

Secure a 100% correct and complete application according to French Consulate requirements
Assistance with form filling and your France-Visas account
Document verification before your appointment through our E-Guichet service
Access to our Premium Lounge with a coffee and pastry corner during your appointment
Courier Passport Return – Receive your passport conveniently by courier after the collection service
ID Pictures Service – Get high-quality ID photos on-site, meeting all consulate specifications 💰 This service is available for an additional fee of only 85 euros per person. 📌 You can still choose this offer now and simplify your journey.

UPGRADE

1 | Important documents

ICAO Standard ID Photos

Capago offers you identity photographs that are 100% compliant with Schengen requirements and the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). These photos are printed on high-quality glossy paper using biometric technology, for a fee of €5 per applicant.

>Yes, I would like to have my identity photographs taken directly at the Capago center to ensure they meet Schengen and ICAO standards.

>No, I will provide my own identity photographs and acknowledge that if they do not meet Schengen and ICAO standards, my application may be delayed or refused.

Schengen Travel Insurance

A specific travel insurance, 100% Schengen compliant, is mandatory for your visa application under European Union regulations(Decision 2004/17/EC of December 22, 2003).If the travel Insurance does not comply with Schengen requirements in accordance with European Union regulations, your visa may be refused.

**If you wish to take out your insurance yourself, you can go to the first European comparator Insurte. Here you’ll find global insurers Allianz, Axa, Europ Assistance and Mutuaide.”

> Yes, I would like to SUBSCRIBE AN INSURANCE

GET INSURANCE NOW*

*By clicking on this link you are leaving CAPAGO to a third party website. CAPAGO refers to this link for information purposes only and does not promote, advise, or advertise any Insurer’s products, nor carry out any regulated activities in relation to the Insurances referred to via the link on this website. CAPAGO disclaims all liability arising from the purchase or use of Insurance services by any person.

> No, I will provide my own Schengen travel Insurance and I acknowledge that if it is not 100% compliant with the requirements of European Union regulations (decision 2004/17/EC of December 22, 2003), this could be reason for visa refusal.

Caution: You are free to choose your Insurance and your Insurer subject to the laws/regulators of your country but beware of fake Schengen Travel Insurance, fake approved sites, street vendors, and exclusions of guarantee related to COVID19.

2 | Passport Delivery / Collection

I will use the courier service offered by Capago at 12 Euros per applicant.

3 | Application Tracking Service

Receive notifications – I would like to be informed about the progress of my visa application through notifications on my phone.

3 | Invoice :

If you need the invoice to be addressed in the name of a company please tick below. Note that the invoice will be sent to you by email.

I need the invoice to be addressed in the name of a company.

Date

A prepayment is required to confirm your appointment.

At this step, you can choose your preferred date and time of appointment.

If you wish to apply from home, feel free to contact corporate-za@capago.eu to check our next availabilities. Note that this service is only available for applicants residing in the Gauteng province.

Confirm and validate

Choisissez votre type de visa

Le type de visa requis dépend à la fois de la durée et des motifs de séjour : tourisme, motif professionnel, étude, motif familial.

Pour des séjours inférieurs ou égaux à 90 jours : Le visa requis est un visa de court séjour.
Pour des séjours supérieurs à 90 jours : Le visa requis est un visa de long séjour. Il est adapté à la durée et aux motifs du séjour.

Si vous n’êtes pas certain du type de visa le plus adapté à votre situation, nous vous recommandons de nous contacter.