Student Visa

Student Visa authorizes the student to enter French territory. A long-term visa marked student is required for students intending to study in France for more than 6 months. Once having a proof of admission to the University Paris 1, students from outside the European Economic Area must obtain a long stay student visa (3 to 12 months).

The application must be presented to the French consulate services of your country of residence. This visa is mandatory in order to obtain the student residence permit (required within two months of arrival in France), authorizing the student to remain on French territory. If you enter France with a tourist visa, you cannot apply for a residence card and cannot apply for a student visa while in France.

The following documents are usually required:

• 2 completed long stay visa application form
• 2 ID photos
• Passport, valid for three months beyond the date of return from France
• Letter of admission from Paris 1 University
• Financial guarantees
• Resume (Curriculum Vitae)
• Letter of motivation explaining the purpose of your studies

You can find more information on this website: Campus France
 

French embassies and Consulates (in French):

www.expatries.diplomatie.fr/annuaires/repdipet.asp