Country guide
🇫🇷 France
Europe · ParisHDI 0.92GDP per capita (PPP) 61322
Student decision
Student work20OfficielSource · 2026-06-30
Post-study workOne-year temporary residence permit (APS) after a master's degree to look for a job or start a business.OfficielSource · 2026-06-30
Admission languageFrench level B2 (DELF/DALF/TCF) generally required for programmes taught in French; English-taught programmes are available.VérifiéSource · 2026-06-30
Cost of livingBeing qualified
Student visaLong-stay visa serving as a residence permit for students (VLS-TS) required for visa-required nationals coming to study in France for 4 months to 1 year; must be validated online within 3 months of arrival on administration-etrangers-en-france.interieur.gouv.fr.Source · 2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z
Preparation & steps
Required documentsDocuments to gather for the student visa application / student residence permit renewal in France, according to Service-Public.fr and the official France-Visas portal: passport, proof of admission, proof of resources (€615/month threshold), proof of accommodation, ID photos. The exact, final list is personalised by the France-Visas visa wizard based on the applicant's situation.Source · 2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z
Application documents
- Valid passport
- Proof of admission or pre-registration (Études en France / Campus France platform)
- Proof of financial resources (≥ €615/month)
- Proof of accommodation in France
- Compliant ID photos