The application form must be thoroughly filled out and signed. If the applicant is a minor, one of the parents will sign the application. 2.Step-by-step guide ; Identify visa type. Choose the right visa for your trip ; Begin your application. Schedule Visa Appointment. Fill Out Applications Online. You can apply for your visa up to 6 months ahead of your trip. Apply no later than 45 days before your trip. Kindly note that the visa application submission procedure does not end after filling the form online on the France Visas website. Visa application form in english completed and signed. 2.