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Platinum E-guichet Login Book an appointment How to Apply FAQ Platinum Application Mobile Biometry Contact Welcome to CAPAGO, your Visa Application Center for France in South Africa Discover our platinum service FIND THE RIGHT ASSISTANCE FOR YOUR VISA APPLICATION Don’t delay your visa submission with our Platinum Service. Get personalised advice from our support team and make your visa application easy for 600 ZAR per applicant . Learn More Mobile biometrie now available Apply for your visa from the comfort of your home Individuals, families and groups can have one of our dedicated Capago teams visit the place of their choice to collect both biometric data and your visa application itself. From 170 euros per applicants. Learn More Do you need a visa ? Submit your visa application FRANCE VISAS FAQ Track your visa application How to apply for my visa ?  Check if you need a visa Visit France-visas.gouv.fr You’ll find information on visa requirements, where, when and how to apply. A breakdown of costs and time is also available. l Setup your online application Create an account on France-visas.gouv.fr Register for an account on France-visas and complete the visa application form. Based on your circumstances, you will be provided with a list of necessary documents to accompany your visa application.  Book your appointment Book and prepay your appointment Once you have completed all the steps on France-visas, you may then proceed to book your appointment. Make sure you allow enough time before your departure date to schedule an appointment to have your application reviewed.  Get Personalised assistance by one of our agent Only if you choose the platinum service As a platinum applicant you will be contacted by your dedicated agent who will help you prepare your application and reply to all your queries before your appointment to ensure 100% compliance with the consulate requirements. i Submit your Application Come to Capago or choose the Mobile Biometry Capago will receive you, review original documents, collect the visa fee, capture your biometric data (photo and fingerprints) and retain your passport and the copies of all your supporting documents in order to forward them to the consulate.  Track your application Use our Online tracking page You can track your visa application status online. Use your Capago Reference Number along with your email address to access this service.  Get your passport delivered Use our Delivery Service Once your passport has been returned, Capago will send you an email update. Frequently asked questions What are our additional services ? Platinum Service – 600 ZAR From the preparation of your documentation through to your appointment date, our dedicated team of advisors are here to support you through the whole visa application process and guide you every step of the way. All inclusive Service : Dedicated Agent Form-Filling Assistance (France-Visas) Exclusive opening time Highly reduced Capago processing time The Mobile Biometric Service – From 150 euros When you choose the mobile biometric service you don’t have to come to us, instead we come to you to collect your biometric data and your visa application from your house or your office !! You will benefit from a 100% personalised treatment by our dedicated team of visa consultants. We can pre-check all your documents before we come to you in order to make sure we don’t waste any time in the process. Price : 1 applicant: 250 Euros 2 to 4 applicants: 185 Euros / person More than 5 applicants: 150 Euros / person School Groups: 700 Rands / person For more information about this service, please contact us Delivery service – 200 ZAR Our delivery service ensures safety and convenience by securely delivering your passport to the Postnet office of your choice. You can avail of this exclusive service for 200 ZAR per applicant or you can also come with your own prepaid Postnet envelope. The benefits of our delivery service include: Convenience: Avoid the hassle of in-person retrieval by opting for our direct delivery service to your home or workplace. Security: Your sensitive documents are handled by our secure delivery service, ensuring their safety until they reach you. Traceability: Stay informed at every step of the process with regular updates on the status of your delivery. Flexibility: Choose the address and delivery time that suits you best for a fully personalized experience. For more information, please contact us . ID photos – 70 ZAR Capago provides photos which are 100% compliant with the Schengen Requirements and International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Standards, printed on quality gloss paper using Biometric technology. Copies – 3 ZAR per page You can print and copy documents from our visa application centers 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 Regulation, your visa may be refused. You are free to choose your Insurance and Insurer subject to the laws/Regulators Of Your Country, but beware of bogus Schengen Travel Insurance, bogus approved sites, scalpers and CO VID19 exclusions. If you’d like to take out your own Insurance, you can visit Europe’s leading comparator VisaTravel Insurance . Here you’ll find global Insurer Allianz, Axa, Europ Assistance and Mutuaide. SUBSCRIBE AN INSURANCE *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. Do I need to come in person ? Starting from 07 April 2021, long-stay study visa applicants can submit the documents accompanying their applications digitally. You can find more information about this procedure on France-Visas All visas issued by France are biometric visas. If you hold a biometric Schengen visa issued within 59 months, either bearing the mention ‘VIS’ or issued after March 2016, your previous biometric data can be reused. In that case, you can authorize a third-party to submit your application on your behalf. For that purpose, you must sign a proxy form, to be handed over with a copy of the applicant’s proof of ID. Children under 12 are exempted from data capturing. Parents can submit visa applications for their children under 12 or aged 12-18 if exempted from biometrics, without the children’s presence and without using a proxy form. Section 17 of the Community code visas Under section 17 of the Community code visas: the state or states concerned shall maintain the opportunity for all applicants to lodge applications directly from their consulates, according to their conditions”. What will I pay, when and to whom ? Fees Visa application fees are composed of : The administrative costs incurred for the processing of your application. The amount paid is kept by the French Consulate, even in cases where visas are denied. For more details, please refer to the table of application fees by visa type (pdf). The service fee is 24 euros payable in rands according to the current exchange rate. Exemption of service fee As you fill the form when you book your appointment, you will be automatically informed if you can benefit from a gratuity. Along with your appointment reference, you will have to send the proof that would justify the visa type selected to infofrance-za@capago.eu. It is necessary that you contact us within 48 hours of booking your appointment. Otherwise your appointment will no longer be guaranteed. Prepayment At the final step of the booking appointment, you will be automatically redirected to a...