Different types of student visa for France

The French government offers two types of visas to international students. Short stay student visa and Long stay student visa. Here is all you need to know about the Types of France student visa.

Short stay visa - If you have a study program, usually a language program, that lasts shorter than 90 days, you must have a Schengen Visa. It is a Short stay student visa for France. There is no need to go through the Campus France application process for this. The visa is governed by European standards and permits you to stay in Europe's Schengen area for 90 days out of 180 days.

Long stay visa - The Long stay student visa for France is for students who intend to study in France for more than three months and is valid for one year. When certified by OFII, a long-stay visa in France also serves as a residency permit (VLS-TS) (French Office for Immigration and Integration). The Campus France application is required to obtain a long-stay visa in France.

The following information will help you understand the Requirements for France Student visa:

Indian Students Requirements for France Student Visa:

To apply for a long-stay visa, students must first register an account on the Campus France website. After creating an account, students must fill out the France Student Visa application form with information such as academic records, language skills, CV, and SOP.

Campus France will assess the application and assign an appointment date once it has been received. Paying the visa fees to Campus France is the final step before the interview.

Moving on, let’s now look at the Interview Questions for a France Student Visa:

The interview will take place in person, and the student must attend. The Campus France adviser conducts the interview. For verification, you must also bring the original documents and photocopies.

Questions for the interview typically include why you chose France as your study abroad destination and why you chose the specific university you have been accepted into.

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Appointment with VFS France:

After the academic interview, go to the "France Visas" website and apply for the visa online. You will need to establish an account there in order to proceed with the process. Campus France will make an appointment with VFS for you to present your originals together with your passport. It is vital to attend the VFS because biometrics will also be submitted there.

The last stage in the application process is to pick up your visa from the VFS and validate your student status in France within three months of arrival if you have filed for OFII.

Student visa checklist for France:

The following documents are necessary for the application, according to the France Consular Authorities that provide student visas:

• Signed and completed France Student Visa Application Form Photographs as specified
• A Valid Passport
• Acceptance Letter from the University
• Evidence of Monetary Funds
• Letters of Accommodation
• Health Insurance Policies
• Airline Tickets

France Student Visa Work Permit:

The part-time work permit in France does not require a separate work permit. International students with a long-stay visa in France can work up to 20 hours per week during their academic terms. Students are permitted to work part-time jobs in France as long as their Long stay student visa is valid.

If you are interested in studying in France and are worried about the whole visa process, then we have the best France Visa consultants who will guide you through the process. Contact GoFrance if you wish to study in France.