How to apply for France student visa?

France is considered to be one of the most ideal places for the purpose of studying abroad. Besides impressive architecture and rich culture, France bores some of the most prestigious universities in the world.

Whether you want to study at a graduate level, avail postgraduate schooling or anything else, a wonderful education can be easily found in this country.

Studying in France will give you the opportunity to learn new languages ​​and gain cultural perspectives. If traveling or studying in France tops the chart on your bucket list, then you might want to continue reading.

Any student wishing to attend a college or university in France will need to provide proof that they have a visa to enter the country. Indian students will need to apply for a short term stay visa if they are studying in a program that has a duration of 90 days or less. If you are going to France for a program of more than 90 days then there is a long-standing visa requirement. In order to acquire a visa to enter any other country in the France and Shenzhen region, you will have to pertain to the French Consular Authority. There is a fee for visa application and you must also have a passport that is valid.

In this article, I am going to tell you how to apply for France student visa?

·       There are several steps you need to accomplish during the process of applying for the visa. Firstly, you need to appear for an interview with Campus France, and then you are required to submit your documents with the Visa Facilitation Services- France.

·       Create your account by logging in on india.campusfrance.org.

·       Fill your Academic details, Language capabilities, and CV and statement of purpose sections. Upload other necessary documents and photographs along with academic records. Make sure that all the fields in the Validation tab show “Complete”.

·       Propel your file number to the concerned Campus France office to get your file reviewed, and to ask for an appointment.

·       You will have to appear for the academic interview with the campus France office, in person. You have to carry all the mandatory documents along with one set of photocopy and Campus France fees receipt.

·       An Interview completion certificate will be given to you at the end of the interview.

The French law permits the students to do 964 hours of part-time work in a year. International students are also entitled to student jobs at universities, on-campus jobs. Students are hired to provide help to arriving students, serving disabled students, teaching, IT maintenance and assistance, functioning in the career center, etc.

Students are required to pursue a work plan that will not hinder their studies. The terms and conditions of employment are tailored to the requirements of each student's program so as to guarantee academic success while offering work familiarity.

In order to apply for a France student visa the following documents are required:

·       Long stay application form for the period of more than 90 days

·       Two passport size photographs 

·       A photocopy of Passport 

·       A print out of the Campus France ID number you have obtained.

·       Letter of registration acquired from the academic Institution

·       Cover letter amplifying the study project and a CV/Resume

·       Proof of funds, tuition fees and a minimum of 615 Euros/month, for the complete academic term

·       Proof of medical insurance with coverage that is valid in France

·       photocopy of your round-trip airline ticket (if you are studying for six months or less) or a one-way ticket if you are studying in France for more than six months)

·       OFII form i.e. Office Francais de Immigration et de Integration.

·       evidence of residency for a minimum of three months in France such as a lease, electricity bill, title of the property, etc. or a hotel reservation

·       photocopy of the CV

·       Copies of the degree and academic diplomas, certificates

When you appear for your interview, you would be obligated to carry all your original documents plus a copy of all the documents. 

Now, applying for a student visa can be a little overwhelming with so many formalities and requirements that are to be kept in mind. A single mistake in the application can potentially cause you the damage of rejection. In order to make sure that your France student visa application is up to mark and you are fully ready to appear for the interview, contact the best study visa consultant, Western Overseas.

By availing the assistance of a professional consultant, the process of visa application becomes hassle-free and the chances of a rejection fall to low.