Cover Letter — France, Tourism (Type C)
Consulate General of France in São Paulo Av. Paulista, 1842 — 14º andar, Bela Vista 01310-200 São Paulo — SP, Brazil São Paulo, 12 August 2026 Subject: Application for a Short-Stay Schengen Visa (Type C) — Tourism Applicant: Maria Santos — Brazilian passport FA•••••• Dear Consular Officer, I am writing to respectfully request a short-stay Schengen visa (Type C, single entry) for the purpose of tourism in France from 12 to 19 September 2026 (7 nights, 8 days). I am applying through the Consulate General of France in São Paulo because France is both my single destination and my point of entry into the Schengen Area, in accordance with Article 5 of the Visa Code (Regulation (EC) No 810/2009). I am a 32-year-old Brazilian citizen, employed full-time as a Senior Marketing Manager at Banco Itaú S.A. in São Paulo since March 2021, with a current monthly net income of BRL 18,400 (approximately USD 3,650). My employer has granted formal paid leave covering the full travel period, and a signed leave letter on company letterhead is enclosed with this application. The trip is fully self-funded. My personal current account at Banco Itaú shows an average balance of BRL 42,500 (approximately USD 8,400) over the last six months, which comfortably exceeds the French subsistence requirement of €120 per day for travellers with confirmed accommodation. Hotel reservations for all 7 nights are pre-paid and non-refundable, and round-trip flights (LATAM LA8084 GRU–CDG on 12 Sep / LA8085 CDG–GRU on 19 Sep) are confirmed. In accordance with Article 15 of the Visa Code, I have subscribed to travel medical insurance with AXA Assistance (policy n° AXA-BR-2026-••••••) providing coverage of €30,000 for medical expenses and repatriation, valid throughout the Schengen Area for the entire duration of the stay.
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