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France Visa Guide

Your Complete Guide to the France Student Visa

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Visa Basics

Understanding the France Student Visa

International students need a long-stay student visa (VLS-TS) if their course lasts more than 6 months. Short-term visas apply for programs under 6 months. Visa validation within 3 months of arrival in France is mandatory.

Short-Stay Visa

For programs under 6 months

Language courses
Exchange programs
Short-term research
Training programs

Long-Stay (VLS-TS)

For programs over 6 months

Bachelor's degrees
Master's programs
PhD research
Long-term language study

eligibility

Who can Apply?

Key requirements for France student visa eligibility

Admission Letter

Offer letter from a recognized French institution

Financial Proof

€615 per month minimum (approx. ₹55,000)

Health Insurance

Valid health insurance coverage (mandatory)

Accommodation

Proof of housing arrangement in France

Academic Records

Transcripts and valid passport

Campus France

Registration on Etudes en France portal

application process

How to Apply for a France Student Visa

Follow these 6 essential steps for your visa application

Create account on Etudes en France portal

Pay Application Fee

Pay Campus France application fee (€50)

Submit Documents

Upload academic & financial documents online

Schedule Appointment

Book appointment with VFS/Consulate

Attend Interview

Complete biometrics & visa interview

Validate Visa

Validate visa online after arrival in France

visa cost

Visa Fees for France Student Visa

Transparent pricing breakdown for your visa application

Campus France Fee

€50

Application processing fee

Visa Application Fee

€99

Long-stay VLS-TS visa fee

Health Insurance

Varies

Cost depends on provider

required documents

Essential Documents for Your Application

Ensure you have all required documentation ready before starting your visa application

Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)

Campus France admission approval

Proof of admission from French institution

Proof of funds (bank statements/loan letter)

Proof of accommodation in France

Academic transcripts and certificates

Health insurance proof

Recent passport-size photographs

work rules

Can I Work on a France Student Visa?

Understanding work rights and post-study opportunities

Work During Studies

Up to 964 hours per year
Approximately 20 hours per week
Part-time jobs in various sectors
Student-friendly work opportunities

Post-Study Options

Apply for APS (Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour)
Switch to work visa if employed
12-month job search period
Path to permanent residency

Visa challenges

Overcome Visa Challenges with Expert Counselling

Common visa application problems and how ForeignAdmits helps you avoid them

Financial Proof Rejections

Guidance on bank loans & sponsor documents

Accommodation Proof Issues

Support in finding valid housing options

Interview

Anxiety

Interview Anxiety

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Document Verification

Ensure all documents are visa-ready

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