France Student Visa

    Innovative Vacations, Student Visa Consultants in India Expertise, in Processing France Student visa For Indian students. This is a long-stay visa also called (Visa de long séjour pour études), required for stays longer than 90 days. Here’s an overview of the process to obtain a student visa for France:

    1. Admission to a French Institution: First, secure admission to a recognized educational institution in France. You’ll need to obtain an acceptance letter or certificate of enrollment from the institution.
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    1. Visa Application: Once accepted by the institution, you can apply for the French student visa at the French official visa portal. The process involves several steps:
      • Fill out the visa application form.
      • Gather the necessary documents, which typically include:
        • Passport (valid for at least three months after your intended stay)
        • Passport-sized photos
        • Proof of enrollment/admission from the French institution
        • Proof of accommodation in France
        • Financial means to cover living expenses and tuition fees
        • Travel insurance covering your entire stay in France
        • Health certificate, sometimes required
        • Proof of proficiency in French or English, depending on the language of instruction
      • Pay the visa application fee.
    2. Visa Interview and Biometrics: You may need to appear for an interview at the consulate or provide biometric data (fingerprints, photograph).
    3. Processing Time: The processing time for a French student visa can vary but usually takes around 15 days. However, during peak periods, it might take longer. It’s recommended to apply well in advance of your intended travel date.
    4. Visa Approval: Once your visa application is approved, you’ll receive your passport with the visa sticker affixed to it.
    5. Arrival in France: After obtaining your visa, you can travel to France within the specified validity period. Upon arrival, you’ll need to apply for a residence permit at the local prefecture or town hall in France.
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    Supporting Documents Required for France Student Visa

    • A travel document, issued less than 10 years ago, containing at least two blank pages, with a period of validity at least 3 months longer than the date on which you intend to leave the Schengen Area or, in the case of a long stay, at least three months longer than the expiry date of the visa requested. Be sure to transmit (scan) ALL PAGES of your travel document containing visas, entry and exit stamps or any other inscription.
    • Recent ID photograph.
    • If you are not a national of your country of residence: proof that you are legally resident in that country (e.g. residence permit).
    • If you have an official travel document, a note verbale is required.
    • Country following the EEF-Etudes en France procedure : Certificate of pre-registration generated by the EEF-Pastel application, stating the EEF ID number. Country outside of the EEF-Etudes en France procedure : Certificate of pre-registration (or registration) in an establishment of higher education or training.
    • Last completed degree (countries out of procedure EEF-Etudes en France).
    • Proof of a minimum monthly income of €615 : certificate of scholarship or bank statement showing a deposit in a French bank account, or bank statement of permanent and irrevocable transfer (or blocked account), or an undertaking to accept financial liability from a guarantor who must provide proof of adequate, reliable and regular income, as well as a copy of their ID document.
    • Proof of accommodation : hotel reservation, rental agreement, sworn statement/undertaking from the host (establishment/institution or private individual) or explanatory letter from the student detailing how the accommodation is planned.

    France Visa Fees

    The amount to be paid is : 99 euros (€), or about 9 058 INDIAN RUPEE.This amount is for informational purposes only and must be paid in the currency specified by the Consulate / Embassy. Certain individual cases may give rise to different prices, in accordance with applicable regulations.The amount indicated in local currency is subject to exchange rate fluctuations and is susceptible to change.

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