VLS-T Application: Guidance

Introduction 

There are two websites to use for the online application process. We have two documents, widely known as crib-sheets, that provide step-by-step guidance: 

Part 1: Registering and start your application using the France-Visas website 

The crib-sheet details the extensive data entry and lists the mandatory documentation set out by the French authorities. It was last updated in December 2022 and is available here. 

Be sure to pick the correct visa period on the France-Visas website, most people will need 3-6 months. There is more information here.

Part 2: Registering with TLS and making an online booking for the face-to-face appointment

The crib-sheet details the data entry steps. The website is a bit quirky so we have provided information on what you might expect and how to deal with the quirks. The document was last updated in December 2022 and is available here.  

The TLS part of the application can only be made from within the UK.

Using these crib-sheets during the on-line application

Both documents are in Google Docs format. 

You may find it helpful to have the documents open on another device when making the online application.

They can be downloaded in PDF, Word and many other formats.  A word of caution: they are updated as and when new information is found so please do not use old hard-copies of these documents as they could be out of date.

Warnings

Take care to pick the correct TLS centre 

TLS reported in January 2023 that people are a couple of mistakes relating to the TLS centre:

1. Someone has chosen TLS Office XXX on the France-Visa site but has chosen TLS Office YYY when applying online with TLS. 

2. Someone has chosen TLS Office XXX on the France-Visa site and has also chosen TLS Office XXX when applying online with TLS.  However they then turn up at TLS Office ZZZ 

In both instances TLS CANNOT proceed with the appointment so you will have wasted time and money and face a delay in getting your visa. 

The FRA1.... reference number contains EDI, LON or MAN depending on the TLS you chose on the France Visa site.  Double check you have the centre you want  

Changing the TLS Centre

If you wish to have your appointment at a different TLS centre then you must delete the previous applications (not your registrations/sign-on) on the France-Visas web-site and start a new application and get a new Reference Number FRAI........

If you already have started on the TLS part you cannot immediately use the same email address. You have a choice of using a new email address or contacting TLS to get the old one deleted.