Studying in France
Before you get started French higher educationin brief Choose a program Apply for admission Obtain your student visa
Obtaining a student visa
In 30 countries, the process of applying for and receiving a student visa is now
Web-based. Students from those countries are required to use the online process.
Is a visa always necessary ?
Nationals of the member countries of the European Union and the European Economic Space are free to enter and remain in France without restriction They need not obtain a visa before entering France.
Nationals of all other countries must have a visa to enter France.
Site of the French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs
Visa types
Different types of visa have been devised to meet the needs of international students. France’s consular services are responsible for processing visa requests in accordance with current regulations.
There are short- and long-term student visas.
For more information, check the list of France’s embassies and consulates abroad.
Mandatory online visa-application procedure
Prospective students from the countries listed below must apply for their visa online, as part of the process of applying for admission to an institution of higher education:
Algeria
Argentina
Benin
Brazil
Cameroon
Canada
Chile
China
Colombia
Congo (Brazzaville)
Korea
United States
Gabon
Guinea
India
Ivory Coast
Japan
Lebanon
Madagascar
Mali
Mauritius
Morocco
Mexico
Russia
Senegal
Syria
Taiwan
Tunisia
Turkey
Vietnam
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