What does ctom on the visa mean?

ctom

1. Overseas territories

French Polynesia is an overseas territory of France (CTOM), so if you are traveling to French Polynesia, then you You need to apply for a Schengen visa. If your Schengen visa does not indicate DROM, you will not be allowed to travel to France's overseas departments.

2. French Overseas Territory Group Visa

French Overseas Territory Group Visa, French Overseas Territory Group Visa (CTOM), 1-90 days.

Visa (visa)

A visa is an endorsement or stamp issued by a country’s sovereign authority on the passport or other travel documents held by its or foreign citizens to indicate that they are allowed to enter and exit the country’s territory. Or after going through border procedures, it can also be said to be an endorsement-type certificate issued to them. In summary, a visa is a document issued by a country's entry-exit management agency (such as the Immigration Bureau or its embassy or consulate abroad) to express approval for entry to foreign citizens.