France Student Visa requirements

  • Valid passport for the entire period of your stay in France + copy of first 2 pages.
  • Visa application form duly filled in and signed.
  • Two recent passport size colour photographs, 3.5 x 4.5 CM (80% of the face should be visible without border and taken against light background with matt or semi matt finish.
  • A letter of registration / admission from a French Academic Institution.
  • Proof of accomodation in France for the period of stay.
  • A short bio-data.
  • Copies of your degrees, diplomas and/or certificates.
  • Copy of air ticket.
  • Campus France registration fee in the form of a demand draft of Rs. 4000/- in favour of 'CEDUST' payable at New Delhi.

    IMPORTANT:

    1. The documents are required in 2 sets of photocopy and Originals for Verification.
    2. All photocopies must be in black and white and on A4 size paper.
    3. You may be asked for your original documents at the time of interview.
    4. Short stay or Long Stay visa application form can be filled depending on the length of your study course.

    NOTE: After you have obtained your No. Objection Certificate you can take an appointment with the French Consulate to submit your student visa application. It is a MUST for every applicant to visit the Consulate office in person to complete the process of biometrics.

Medical Requirements:

Overseas Medical Insurance required for 3 months.

Visa Fee:

Payable by Demand Draft drawn in favour of VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd. A/C No 24105037330 - Payable at New Delhi

Rs. 3,947/- .
VFS Service Charge is Rs. 607/-

Time Taken:

7 to 10 working days after receipt of complete Application.

Submission:

Monday To Friday

Time:

As per interview schedule

Collection:

Monday To Friday

Time:

02:00pm To 04:00pm

Note: - Further, any change in fees, additional document or personal presence of the applicant might be required which is on the discretion of the embassy.