France has gained tremendous popularity among Indian students as a study overseas destination over the span of last two decades. Being a home to the world’s leading educational institutions like SKEMA Business School, NEOMA Business School and Rennes School of Business. Another driving factor for Indian students to study in France is the low cost of education and two years of post-study work visa after the successful completion of a masters’ degree program.

France government has made it mandatory to secure a France student visa to study in the country. In this blog, we are going to discuss about different visas and a procedure to secure those. Take a look.

Types of Student Visa in France
Schengen student visa:Schengen student visa is the type of visa required to pursue a short-term study program of up to three months. This is applicable for the students for short stays to study in France.

Long-stay visa:Long-stay visa is the type of study visa for international students to pursue a program that is longer than six months. Students going to study bachelors and masters in France are required to get a long stay visa sanctioned from the embassy. To secure a long-term student visa, here is the list of documents required to be submitted:
• Print out of a duly filled long stay application form
• Admission letter from a French Academic Institution
• Mark Sheets, Transcripts and Passing Certificates of the previous academic years
• Language Test Certifications like IELTS or TOEFL
• Updated Curriculum Vitae
• Two recent passport sized photographs
• Passport
• A copy of the first and last page of the passport
• A printout of Campus France ID number generated for a student
• Cover letter explaining the study project and motivation
• Proof of funds
• Proof of travel medical insurance
• A copy of one-way blocked air ticket
• Accommodation proof for at least the first 3 months
• Past three years income tax returns and past three months bank statement of sponsor showing sufficient funds

3 Steps to secure a Student Visa to study in France
Step 1: Register online on www.inde.campusfrance.org and complete the Campus France Form. Upload all the required documents and submit it. Email the file number (Example IN123456) that is generated on submission to the nearest Campus France office for the verification of entries and confirmation.

Step 2: Request an appointment with a Campus France Education Advisor for the online interview.

Step 3: Book an appointment at the VFS Centre and get an appointment at the VFS Centre France. For detailed information, students can visit www.vfs‐france.co.in.

Visa Fees and Payment
After the online submission of the documents, students are required to pay the Campus France fees of ₹16,500 and submit the payment acknowledgment receipt to the Campus France office on the day of the academic interview.

This was a brief idea of getting a student visa to study in France for international students. If you wish to study here, get in touch with one of the best study abroad consultants in India. We will assist you right from applying at the France institution to getting the student visa approved.