To be eligible for a student visa to France, you must:

1. You must be over 18 years of age.
2. You must have already chosen your training course or studies. For more comprehensive information about the courses and diploma preparations on offer, please visit Campus France.
3. You must be accepted by a higher education establishment.

Documents needed for Visa application

1. A passport photograph
2. A valid passport
3. An acceptance letter to your university of study
4. An EEF Admission Certificate (Accord préalable d’Inscription)
5. An EEF number (ZA21-XXXXX-PXX)
6. Proof of temporary accommodation in France
7. Proof of sufficient funds for your time in France (the equivalent of €615 per month for the duration of your stay in France)
8. Proof of residency in France such as a lease, electricity bill, title of property, etc. For a minimum of three months or a hotel reservation
9. Proof of medical insurance with coverage valid in France
10. A completed visa application form
11. A receipt for your paid visa application fee

Fees for Visa

Rs.4,479 (50 EUR)

Do International Students in France need Health Insurance?

All international students in France are required to have health insurance, either public or private.

Part-Time Work Permissions in France

All foreign students have the right to work while studying in France. This right applies to all students in France. Students who are not European Union nationals must have a student resident permit. French law allows foreign students to work up to 964 hours per year, or the equivalent of 60% of the maximum working hours permitted.