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Consulate General of France in India

Documents for France Study Visa

  • Passport/Travel Documents (all pages colored scan copy) 
    • with at least 2 blank pages (face to face)
    • having a validity of at least 3 months after intended stay
    • Old passport (if applicable)
  • Passport photocopy
    • first and the last page
  • Long stay visa application form for the duration of more than 90 days
    • correctly filled
    • dated and signed
  • 2 passport-size photographs
    • Digital Photographs- 35mm width × 45mm height
    • Not older than 3 months.
    • One must be attached to the application form
  • OFII attestation
    • duly filled and signed
    • for more than 6 months of studies
  • Admission letter
    • from the school
    • mentioning the duration
    • As well as the payable fees
    • Receipt of payment
      • 50% at least or full amount of the tuition fees

List of Documents for France Student Visa

  • Year 10th + 12th Mark sheet (Transcript)
  • Master/Bachelor/Diploma: Degree Certificate &transcript, all Mark sheets (Included pass, fail, or ATKT)
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • IELTS Test Score (If Applicable) / MOI required for throughout English medium student
  • Statement of purpose – SOP
  • If any gap after completing education then required providing an Experience letter+ 6months salary slip + Form 16 + IT return if filing + Bonafide letter from employer
  • Resume /CV
  • Birth certificate (Apostle in English)
  • Marriage Certificate (If Applicable)
  • Applicant: Aadhaar card + Pan card
  • Same name affidavit-(If require)
  • If the applicant previously rejected from any country provided (Offer later + visa rejection later)
  • If the applicant has any Travel history for any country provide details
  • Campus France NOC
  • Blocked Air Ticket

Parents Income

  • T. return of last 2 years + form 16(If Working)
  • If having Business than last 2 years I.T. return + Balance sheet and Profit & Loss A/c
  • If having Agriculture income then need an Income Certificate from the Mamlatdar office + Bills of Crops +7/12 & 8/A (Agriculture form)

Financial Documents

  • Bank balance in saving Account(updated statement required)
  • Fixed Deposit
  • Pf/PPF/GPF Statement with withdrawal certificate
  • Education loan
  • Affidavit of sponsor –all sponsor
  • Same name affidavit-(If require)

Note

  • Any documents in Gujarati or other languages are needed to be translated in
  • Apostle: Highest Qualification / Birth certificate (Apostle in English)

For French Government scholarship holder

  • Attestation certifying the amount
  • Also duration of the scholarship
  • Covering letter mentioning
    • the purpose of the trip, duration, sponsors, motivation
  • Curriculum Vitae
    • Original + Copy of latest degree / diploma
  • Expenses Statement also Proof of financial means
    • Updated bank statement(s) with sufficient funds, loan.
    • At least 615€/month (around 45 000 rupees) is a must or else
    • 300€/month in case of free accommodation.

 For each sponsor proof

  • Covering letter
    • mentioning social situation as well as financial elements
  • ID proof
  • Last 3 months Bank statement/ pay slips also proof of a professional situation
  • Past 3 years ITR
  • Accommodation proof for at least the first 3 months

 If accommodation Is without any charge

  • Undertaking by the person to accommodate the applicant without any charge
  • Affidavit and Proof of Address
  • Copy of ID card
  • Copy of the property deed or lease agreement
  • Last income tax paper or copy of the family book

 For Long Stay Visa

  • Campus France letter with registration number
  • Travel insurance for the first three months (30,000 euros with 1-year validity) 
  • Air ticket booking
  • Copy of US, UK and Schengen Visas if  issued in the past 5 years
    • including immigration seals

PROCEDURE

To apply for a long-stay student visa, you must follow the step-by-step procedure explained here below.

STEP 1: Online Registration

  • Create an account at india.campusfrance.org
  • Fill out the Campus France form (academic records, language skills, CV+SOP, etc.).
  • Submit your file online.
  • Campus France will review your file and give you an appointment date.
  • Pay Campus France fees (For payment information, contact Campus France): 

STEP 2: The Academic Interview

  • You will be required to appear in person, with all necessary documents (originals + one set of photocopies), for the academic interview with the Campus France advisor.
  • At the interview, you will be asked to explain your reasons for choosing France and the institution to which you have been granted admission.

STEP 3: Online visa application and scheduling of an appointment with VFS – France

  • After the academic interview, complete your application on our online portal: 
  • You will be asked to create a France-Visas account, which you will need for each step of the process.
  • We will schedule an appointment with VFS-France, to submit your documents (photocopies) and passport (original).
  • All visa applicants have to go in person to any of the listed VFS centers to register their biometric data.

 STEP 4: Validate your Long-stay Visa/residence permit (VLS-TS)

 STEP 5: Apply for your residence permit

  • If you want to stay in France at the end of the validity period of your VLS-TS, you must apply for a residence permit at the prefecture of your place of residence two months prior to the expiry date of your visa.

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