The much-anticipated Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games are approaching, and it’s essential to ensure you have the right travel documents. Below, we provide crucial information from the French Embassy to help you navigate the visa application process.
Key Dates:
- Olympic Games: 26 July – 11 August 2024
- Paralympic Games: 28 August – 8 September 2024
This category includes:
1. Accredited Persons (“Olympic Family”)
- Those with accreditation applications submitted to the Olympic or Paralympic Committee, such as athletes, media, and officials.
- Applications can be made at any VFS Global centre, without prior appointment.
- Required documents: OCOG “Certificate” and travel document.
- No visa fee or service fee is required.
2. Guests of the OCOG
- Follow the ordinary visa application procedure via France-Visas.
- Required documents: “Letter of Invitation” from the OCOG, travel document, and supporting documents listed on the “France-Visas” registration receipt.
- No visa fee or service fee is required.
3. Volunteers
- Register a visa application via France-Visas.
- Required documents: “Letter of Attestation of Voluntary Service” from the COJO, travel documents, and supporting documents.
- Visa and service fees apply.
4. Spectators: follow the normal visa application procedure.
- Applying for a Visa from Ghana
Appointment: Visa applications in Ghana must be submitted via the VFS Global website, including a pre-payment of the service fee. The French Embassy in Accra examines all applications and is the sole authority for visa decisions.
- Official missions
- Diplomatic and service passport holders
- Other Schengen visas (tourism, business, study)
Types of Short-Stay Visas
- Official missions
- Diplomatic and service passport holders
Other Schengen visas (tourism, business, study)
Metropolitan and Overseas France
The French Embassy handles all applications for both metropolitan and overseas France, which are not part of the Schengen area.
Important Tips
- Submit short-stay visa applications at least 15 days before your departure.
- Submit long-stay visa applications at least 1 month before your departure.
- You can submit your visa application up to 6 months prior to your travel date.
- All documents must be in French or English, or accompanied by a translation.
Contact Information
For personalized assistance, please contact us at:
- Phone: +233 303 966 156
- Email: info@bannandassociates.com
- Address: 32 Efua Sutherland Road, Dzorwulu