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Student Visa for
France
International students of all nationalities enjoy the right of
multiple entries into France. Once granted, their visa is
automatically renewed for the duration of their studies in France.
A special visa exists for prospective students. The so-called
étudiant-concours visa is granted for stays of no more than 90 days
for the purpose of taking an entrance examination or visiting
institutions of higher education. Prospective students who pass
their examination receive a full student visa without returning to
their country of origin. The prospective student visa also may be
granted to students whose admission to a higher education
institution is contingent upon their completion of a short course of
remedial or refresher work.
To obtain a visa, visit the French consulate in your place of
residence or the visa office of the French embassy.
Two points to remember
Under no circumstances may a tourist visa be converted into a
student visa.
International students of all nationalities intending to stay in
France for more than 3 months must obtain a student identification
card.
What documentation do I need to get a visa?
Passport
The passport must be valid for the entire period of validity of the
visa.
Proof of enrollment
The following documents will be accepted as proof:
An offer of preliminary admission
A statement of preregistration in a public or private institution of
higher education. The document must specify the level of study and
the student's subject. If the institution is private, the statement
must indicate the number of course hours and state that registration
fees have been been paid in full.
- Proof of financial resources
Each French embassy sets the level of financial resources to be
demonstrated by prospective students from that country. The amount
is on the order of 3,000 francs for each month to be spent in
France.
Proof of insurance coverage
Proof of insurance must be provided by students over 28 who
are nationals of a country that does not have a reciprocity
agreement with France or who are enrolled in an institution that is
not recognized by the French government to participate in the
student health insurance plan.
Parental authorization
Minors (individuals under 18 years of age) must furnish
proof of consent by the person or persons having parental authority.
Required vaccinations
In some cases, the consulate may require proof of
vaccination (e.g., against yellow fever, cholera…) before a visa
will be issued.
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