Student visa
There are 2 types of student visas available to you;
short stay and long stay. To obtain a visa you will
need to submit the following to the consulate of France
in your home country:
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A valid passport.
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A statement of financial resources showing you have sufficient resources to live in France for the duration of stay.
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Proof of accommodation; for example, a hotel reservation, an invitation letter, confirmation of living with a host family.
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Proof of acceptance at a university.
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Proof of social security.
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A confirmation of your scholarship and its duration, if applicable.
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A valid passport and a short-stay visa, for durations of less than 3 months.
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A valid passport and a student visa with the mention.
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A 'dispense de carte de séjour' (exempt from residence permit), for durations between 3 and 6 months.
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For visits of more than 6 months, you will need to produce a valid passport and a long-stay visa.
Note: Be careful about the duration of your stay since the type of visa, 'resident permit dispense' cannot be extended. Consequently you will have to return to your home country and apply again for a visa.
Note: Be careful about the duration of your stay since the type of visa, 'resident permit dispense' cannot be extended. Consequently you will have to return to your home country and apply again for a visa.
Work visa
Students from the European union have the right to
work in France after completion of their studies,
but must obtain a provisional work permit. Other foreign
students must ask for a Provisional work permit. See
the Department
of Employment for more information.
