Hello, 大家好， 我是Jiayi~ 写这篇文章的原因是一个在纽约的好朋友鼓励的，她也准备去欧洲旅行需要申请申根签证，所以我就想把过程写下来可以帮助更多的朋友们。 前提条件：本文仅适用于在美国的中国护照的小伙伴们，如果你是在中国可能本文就不适用了。 申请申根签证， 首先取决于你在美国的哪个州哪个地区，举例，比如我在美国的密歇根州，Southfield地区，靠近底特律，根据我的地区我只能在芝加哥的法国驻美国大使馆申请，据我所知，法国驻美的大使馆还有在洛杉矶，旧金山，华盛顿 等（一般在大城市） 知道了我要在芝加哥的法驻美申请，我就登录了他们的官网 France in the United States / Consulate General of France in Chicago 网址 是： http://www.consulfrance-chicago.org/-Visas-for-France- 如果申请人将要前往一个申根国（仅一个），申请人必须在 特定 国家的相应大使馆/领事馆申请。如果申请人计划前往两个或更多申根国，强烈建议申请者在将要停留时间最久的国家（即“主要目的地”）的大使馆/领事馆申请签证。如果没有主要目的地，只是随机访问几个申根国家，那么申请人必须在其行程中首个抵达的国家的大使馆/领事馆申请签证。当确定在哪个大使馆/领事馆申请签证之后，申请人将要在对自己居住地拥有管辖权的国家的大使馆/领事馆申请签证。 然后是分为长期long-term和短期short-term Visa，90天以上为长期，一般旅行游学都是短期Visa. 短期里面还分成是旅行，工作，还是探亲... ..., 由于我自己申请的是Visa for studies（学习签），同时也了解了Visa for Tourism(旅行签)，申请时间不能早于你出发的前三个月，就是说，像我5月底去法国，那么我最早也只能约2月底，所以我约的三月底，我觉得提前两个月足足够了。 Short stay visa for tourism, business or family visit 所需材料： Requirements We would like to remind all visa applicants that each file must be presented in exact duplicate (original of each document with their photocopies, as listed on the website). The Consulate will, in no circumstance, make any photocopies and files can no longer be completed at a later stage. All the files presented will be carefully examined by the Visa Department. However, we wish to emphasize the fact that if you do not produce all the requested documents (originals with their photocopies), the visa will be denied. No exception will be made. For this reason, we do advise you to prepare your file with the utmost care in order to avoid any delays.绿色这些事注意事项，接下来的是所需材料： 1. Original passport in good condition or travel document (+ ONE PHOTOCOPY of the identity pages). Your passport must have been issued less than 10 years ago, be valid for at least three months after you exit the Schengen states and have at least 2 blank visas pages left 2. Processing fee 短期-64刀 长期-105刀 3. One application form filled out completely and signed by the applicant (please read the explanations carefully).shen申请表官网下载并填写签字 4. One US passport size photo on a white background with no glasses and no hat and please do not smile 随便CVS, Greenwales都能拍，十几刀，但效果嘛，没国内拍的好看 5. A U.S. permanent residence card ("green card") (+ ONE PHOTOCOPY) or a valid US visa(+ ONE PHOTOCOPY) or an Advance Parole document (+ ONE PHOTOCOPY) Students/interns, in addition to a valid US visa will also need a valid I-20 (+ ONE PHOTOCOPY) or DS2019 (+ ONE PHOTOCOPY) Please note that we do NOT accept applications from B1/B2 visa holders. These visa holders must apply in their country of residence. 6. If the country of final destination is not the applicant’s country of citizenship, please submit a valid visa, a resident permit, a work permit or any other document (+ ONE PHOTOCOPY) showing that the applicant is allowed to enter or reside in such country 7. Proof of socio-professional status: * letter of employment in the U.S confirming your salary, hire date, position and dates of vacation (business registration if self employed) *and your last 3 paystubs (unless downloaded, please bring a photocopy) *or letter from your school or university confirming your enrollment status, attendance and expected graduation date For a business trip : please present a letter from your employer or University regarding the purpose of your trip and an official invitation from your hosting company in France 8. Proof of financial means: 9. your last 3 bank statements (unless downloaded, please bring a photocopy) Your bank statements must show your name and address.签证官会收掉的，所以一定要准备好前三个月的存款，至于存多少没有要求，尽量不要在签证前在账户里一下存入一大笔钱，这样反而不好，提前三个月存好，让他们觉得你收入稳定。 10. If you are self employed, you must bring your tax return from the previous year or proof of previous economic activity and income for last year 11. If you are retired: you must provide your pension benefits letter or a letter of previous employer 12. Proof of travel arrangements: flight (roundtrip) travel reservations or other proof of intended transportation and full itinerary (if several Schengen States will be visited OR if the trip covers several Schengen States and non-Schengen countries). We recommend you do not purchase your airline ticket until you get your visa. 13. Proof of travel medical insurance showing valid worldwide coverage for at least $50,000 for accident/sickness emergencies and at least $50,000 for repatriation/evacuation with NO deductible on any of the coverage. The following are some suggested companies: 7 Corners, Roam Right, AXA, TravelGuard, Travelex, HCC … 14. Proof of accomodation: Confirmed hotel reservations for your entire stay in the Schengen states or, if you are staying with friends or family, original of "Attestation d’Accueil" that your host has to request at the City Hall (Mairie) in France 15. If the applicant is under 18 years old: notarized copy of the child’s birth certificate (unless the parents’ name appears in the passport). If it is not written in French or English we need an official translation If the child travels alone or with one parent only: notarized travel authorization from both parents (or the one who does not travel) 16. A self-addressed prepaid USPS EXPRESS MAIL or PRIORITY MAIL with a tracking # envelope - NO FEDEX / UPS / AIRBORNE EXPRESS accepted. You may use one envelope per family if you buy `flat rate` Please do NOT stick the mailing label on the envelope and fill it out as follows: （如果需要大使馆给你邮到家的，自己买好邮票和外包信封） FROM: CONSULATE GENERAL OF FRANCE 205N. Michigan Ave, Suite 3700 CHICAGO, IL 60601 TO: Your full name Your address If you wish you can collect your passport in person, in which case an envelope is not necessary （Reference from http://www.consulfrance-chicago.org/Short-stay-visa-for-tourism-business-or-family-visit ） 准备好了以上材料，你就可以在网上进行预约面签了，和加拿大的电子签不同，必须本人到场面签，但你也不用担心， 不会像在国内申请美国签那样排那么多人，我上早上8点约的第一个所以也不用排队，在前台去了通行证我就进去了，面签官是个法国老奶奶，人很和善，全程就问了我一个问题， How old are you? 然后就让我把材料给她，我就在那等着，等她看的差不多了，就录指纹拍照，对了拍照的时候不能笑。 然后等一个礼拜 7-10 天，贴着申根签的护照就到家啦~O(∩_∩)O~~ 有什么问题欢迎留言，谢谢阅读~ Have a nice day！