VISAS

Persons of nationality other than that of European Union countries, the USA or Japan are advised that a visa will probably be necessary to enter France.

The Invitation Letter from the ESRF or ILL may NOT be enough to obtain a French visa. Contact your nearest French Embassy or French Consulate for information on documents to provide.

Bear in mind that you must apply for a visa at least one month before your expected departure for Grenoble. If you require a French visa we can supply you with a special Form called CONVENTION D'ACCUEIL D'UN CHERCHEUR OU D'UN ENSEIGNANT-CHERCHEUR ETRANGER provided you communicate to the user office by e-mail the following information:

• First name
• Surname (family name)
• Gender (M - F)
• Nationality
• Date of birth
• Private address
• Position
• Employer's name
• Employer's address
• Experiment Number & Instrument
• Dates of the stay
• Address during your stay in France
  

Please note that it takes 7 DAYS to obtain the Convention d'accueil which will be sent by DHL courier or normal mail, to your LABORATORY ADDRESS.