What documents are required for the VISA?

The final stretch before you start packing ✈️

The constitution of your visa file is an important step and must be meticulously prepared but no worries we are here to help you 😉

To apply for your visa, you will need at least the following items:

• A recent passport photo that meets the standards
• Passport issued less than 10 years ago, with at least 3 months of validity left after the visa expires
• Application fee (non-refundable)
• Countries with the EEF-Etudes en France procedure: Campus France pre-registration certificate
• Countries outside the EEF-Etudes en France procedure: Certificate of pre-registration in a higher education institution
• Proof of accommodation:
  • If the accommodation has been rented: copy of the lease
  • If free accommodation is provided: certificate from the host on plain paper and a copy of his/her French identity card, 3 rent receipts, rental contract or a copy of the property tax for those who own their accommodation,
  • For accommodation in university halls of residence: certificate from the CROUS

• Proof of sufficient means of living for the duration of your stay:
  • French or foreign government scholarship holders: certificate of scholarship
  • For other applicants: a monthly minimum of €615 is required, i.e. €7380 for one year of study.

The following proofs must be provided (one of them)
- Bank certificate of deposit in a French bank account ;
- Proof of sufficient, reliable and regular resources;
- Support from a sponsor who must justify sufficient and reliable resources/

Depending on the country of deposit, additional documents may be required.

💡 The France VISAS website has set up a simulator accessible by everyone so that you can know the complete list of documents that will be asked of you.

💻 You will also find on our platform a course that will explain the procedure step by step, you just have to let yourself be guided.