France:  Student Visa Process Explained

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Step 2: validate visa

• Upon arrival in France, your Long-Stay Visa must be validated within three months of date of entry in France.
• To validate your visa, you might need to visit your local prefecture in person.

Step 1: Apply to the french consulate

GENERAL requirements

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France: Student Visa

• Apply to the French Consulate or Mission in your country of residence.
• Public documents must be legalised/apostilled and translated into French by a registered sworn translator.
• One might be subjected to administrative fees for visa application and, if applicable, for a residence permit.

The applicant is / has to:

1. be accepted by a higher education institution in France and have a pre-enrollment certificate from school.
2. complete the Campus France process prior to making the visa appointment and receive the Campus France attestation.
3. proof of financial resources of €615 minimum per month, (around €8.000 cash) plus tuition or notarized financial guarantee.
4. have French accommodation for the beginning of their stay.
5. have health and liability insurance.