Hi Nairaland

I'm looking to go to Paris for a weekend, the problem is I don't know when exactly I want to go
so I've been reading up the procedure on their website i know i have to put in an application at least 2-3 weeks before i plan to go

BUT the problem is will I require a ticket (Eurostar or airline ticket) already booked with set date, i don't know when i'm free to go

Will I need a hotel reservation already booked for set date even though i don't know when i'm going

chances are I wont get a refund for Eurostar and the hotel if i decide to change dates

HELP

Here's wot I suggest u do: say u r going in august(hypothetical), go to the airfrance office in vi book a wkend to go and return get a print out of your booking called the PNR. Book and pay for a hotel making sure your daparture and return tally . U have to pay for the hotel o if u use local agents.except u have a credit card cos the french embassy would want a confirmed hotel booking. Wot ever u do make sure u apply a month in advance or there about.tidy up your paper work especially hotel,trvl insurance and ticket.

Thanks very much alfulstop

I'm actually going from London hopefully end of July

So basically I'm guessing i will need a travel ticket plus hotel all paid for before actually booking an appointment for a visa this has been impossible from the website http://www.ambafrance-uk.org/Appointment-through-Internet.html

Hey fiver, r u applying for your french visa from lagos or london? If from lagos try this www.france-ng.com and if u r lookin at trvllng in july its best u start the processing NOW. Since u r going frm london, if u r sure about your trvl dates, simply buy your air ticket/ eurostar and book and pay for your hotel accm accordingly. If u r still not sure about your trvl dates just book a ticket and collect your itinerary printout/PNR( u don't hv to buy a ticket) and book and pay for a hotel( this u must pay for) except u r bookin with a credit card.

@fiver

book hotel here through www.booking.com or at www.aijparis.com or www.bastillehostel.com

you can book klm for visa

to book hotel or no visa i have gone through this b4 and you need travel insurance

hope this will help

Fiver, Call the Embasy, though its £1/min

You should have bought your ticket, made your reservation for accomodation with arrival and departure date then book an appointment usually 14-21 days befoe your trip, the online appointment plays up sometimes try weekends

thanks nairalanders

tony have you used that hostel,hotel before very affordable but i'm a bit weary of their security

Ive got a year worldwide travel insurance already just waiting for a favourable time for appointment with the embassy