Paris

 Student Visa

Do you need a 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 you have a proof of admission to the University of 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
• A Passport valid for three months beyond the date of return from France
• Letter of admission from the University of Paris 1
• Financial guarantees
• Resume (C V)
• Letter of motivation explaining the purpose of your studies

French embassies and Consulates (in French) :

www.diplomatie.gouv.fr