{"id":102034,"date":"2024-01-01T08:00:13","date_gmt":"2024-01-01T07:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/colivys.com\/?p=102034"},"modified":"2023-12-06T13:04:17","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T12:04:17","slug":"secure-student-visa-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/colivys.com\/en\/blog\/secure-student-visa-france\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete guide to secure a student visa in France"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"102034\" class=\"elementor elementor-102034 elementor-102016\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a542d1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8a542d1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7aec4e9 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"7aec4e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tSummary\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__7aec4e9\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__7aec4e9\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__7aec4e9\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7c2c24 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b7c2c24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studying in France is somewhat of a dream for many international students from all around the globe. Whether it&#8217;s to pursue a full academic program, spend a year, or several semesters, there are many who wish to take this step.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s true that French universities and schools have an excellent reputation internationally. Culinary, architecture, or fashion schools; universities specializing in the humanities or medicine: the programs offered in both French and English are significant advantages in attracting foreign students.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To start or complete your studies, you might need to obtain a visa. If so, whether it&#8217;s for a short or long stay, you&#8217;ll have to apply for one because yes, a visa doesn&#8217;t just happen. No need to panic! Different types of visas, procedures to follow, documents required, costs, and processing times, possibilities for renewal: all the answers to your questions can be found in this article. Everything you need to head off to new adventures with peace of mind.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de74d26 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"de74d26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The different types of student visas for France<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12279a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"12279a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the length and purpose of your stay in France, you can choose from several types of visas:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Short-Stay Visa<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of visa is best suited for<\/span><b> training courses and internships<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that last less than 3 months. It can also be useful for any other paid academic activity. However, it must be <\/span><b>used within 90 days over a maximum period of 180 days<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Long-Stay Visa Requiring a Residence Permit (VLS-T)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This visa must be <\/span><b>applied for within 3 months prior to your arrival in France<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If it suits what you are looking for and you wish to apply for it, you must do so at the <\/span><b>French embassy or consulate in your country of residence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Once your visa is issued, the next step is to apply for your residence permit. This is essential and <\/span><b>must be requested within 2 months of your arrival on French territory<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. To obtain it, you should <\/span><b>contact the prefecture of your place of residence in France<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you reside in Paris, go directly to the police prefecture. If you reside elsewhere in France, you will only need to go to the prefecture or sub-prefecture closest to your city of residence. With this visa, you can also apply for a<\/span><b> work permit for a maximum of 964 hours per year<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or obtain a<\/span><b> waiver<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you start an <\/span><b>apprenticeship program<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Long-Stay Visa Valid as a Residence Permit (VLS-TS)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, this last type of visa is probably the <\/span><b>most used by foreign students <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coming to study in France. If you need to use this one, you should <\/span><b>start your procedures 3 to 6 months<\/b> <b>before <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your arrival on French soil. The visa on your passport is <\/span><b>equivalent to a residence permit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It must be validated within 3 months of your arrival. If you wish to extend your studies in France, you will need to <\/span><b>apply for a residence permit <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 months before your visa expires.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>process <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is completely <\/span><b>digital<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but be careful, if you do not complete the procedures before the deadline, you may find yourself in an irregular situation. So pay close attention! To learn more, visit the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.service-public.fr\/particuliers\/vosdroits\/F2231?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>government&#8217;s website<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> directly.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e12fdd6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e12fdd6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Documents and prerequisites for the student visa application<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c7c08d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c7c08d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To initiate one of the previously mentioned visa applications, you will, of course, need to provide several pieces of evidence regarding your personal and professional situation:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>original and a copy of your passport <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(or travel document as you may find), which should be less than 10 years old<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 <\/span><b>identity photographs<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The original and a copy of your <\/span><b>proof of travel purpose<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This can be a certificate of enrollment at a university, a school, or a work contract<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>means of payment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you will use to make your request.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be eligible for a visa, you also need to demonstrate the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being at least <\/span><b>18 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> old<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being <\/span><b>accepted into a higher education institution <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(university, school, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having <\/span><b>sufficient financial resources<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to live independently in France or the ability to &#8220;legally acquire&#8221; them through professional activity (work, apprenticeship, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not <\/span><b>posing a threat<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to French territory and the Schengen area.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having <\/span><b>accommodation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: one month\u2019s hotel reservation or another type of housing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it reassures you, you can also subscribe to an <\/span><b>insurance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that covers your potential medical and hospital expenses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your country of residence is eligible for the visa, you can then start the application process and begin the procedures online. If your country is not eligible, you will need to visit this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.france-visas.gouv.fr\/en\/web\/france-visas\/place-of-submission?page_number_6ebe5941-db57-6c6c-14d1-ed73754bb6c7=1&amp;page_number_2a23b5cd-8df1-0ec5-6f59-fa3417af8a53=1&amp;page_number_426e4518-4d87-c365-ed77-176e249b1911=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">designated page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and follow the instructions adapted to your situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also possible that your<\/span><b> visa application<\/b> <b>may be rejected for several reasons<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. One of the most common reasons could be a lack of financial means. Don&#8217;t worry, you can reapply one or more times, but make sure you have the minimum required to come to France.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-033fa96 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"033fa96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Online student visa application process<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5042fa8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5042fa8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The student visa application process can now begin! Of course, there will be several steps to follow:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>1.Inform about your situation<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the <\/span><b>Visa Assistant<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to determine which visa will be<\/span><b> most suitable for your situation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This entirely <\/span><b>digitalalised <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">step takes the shape of an <\/span><b>online form<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where you will need to enter: your nationality, your age, your residence from where your visa application is made, the type of visa you wish to obtain, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>2. Fill out the visa application form<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have obtained an answer about the type of visa that will be most useful to you, you will need to <\/span><b>complete your request by filling out the associated form<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The required documents are those previously mentioned, namely:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 passport-sized photos<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The original and a photocopy of your passport<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of the reason for your trip to France (original and copy)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The means of payment for your visa application<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>3. Make an appointment<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After filling out your form, it\u2019s time to <\/span><b>schedule an appointment with one of the visa centers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You will need to go to the<\/span><b> French embassy in your country of origin<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You should plan well in advance because for a short-stay visa, you should make your appointment<\/span><b> 6 months before your arrival<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the Schengen area, and for a long-stay visa, between 15 days and 3 months before your arrival in France.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>4. Submit your file<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the day of the appointment, do not forget to <\/span><b>attend with a complete file <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(CERFA and receipt), as well as the required documents in original and copy. In most cases, the appointment lasts about half an hour. The agent will also collect your <\/span><b>biometric data<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (10 fingerprints) and a <\/span><b>passport photo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Your <\/span><b>passport<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will also be <\/span><b>requisitioned <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for the time to print your visa. Yes, if you&#8217;ve never had a visa before, it&#8217;s placed within your passport \ud83d\ude09<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>5. Follow your application<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your file is now being processed. You will have to <\/span><b>wait between 15 and 45 days <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">before receiving your visa and therefore, your passport. This service is provided by the visa centers. You must go there to collect it, or in some cases and countries, it can be delivered to you by post.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94aaa12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"94aaa12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Where and when to apply for your student visa?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05ac443 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"05ac443\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we previously mentioned, your visa application should be carried out at a center such as the <\/span><b>French Embassy or Consulate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in your home country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are studying at a French institution abroad, do not hesitate to consult the<\/span><b> support unit within your French High School Abroad<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (AEFE). On the other hand, if you are completing your education at a standard high school in your country, be sure to follow <\/span><b>Campus France<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to maximize your chances of successfully obtaining your visa in time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In any case, as soon as you receive your initial baccalaureate results and make your choices on Parcoursup, begin your visa application process without delay.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ee8fb0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7ee8fb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Student visa fees and renewal<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e5bd3c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e5bd3c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsurprisingly, obtaining a visa comes with a cost. However, there <\/span><b>isn&#8217;t a fixed price<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as it can vary over time. According to the government website, <\/span><b>countries and territories affiliated with EEF<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Studies in France) might pay a fee of <\/span><b>\u20ac50<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><b>Other countries<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may need to pay <\/span><b>\u20ac99<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to secure their visa. These rates are indicative and subject to specific exceptions. Bear in mind that if you need to renew your passport simultaneously with your visa, you should consider the combined cost of both documents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span><b> long-stay visa <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(VLS-TS) is initially valid for<\/span><b> up to one year<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you&#8217;re continuing your studies and wish to stay longer, you can&#8217;t simply renew this visa; you will need to apply for a residency permit. To ensure you get it on time, you should begin the <\/span><b>residency permit application at least three months before <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your visa expires.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is much easier for your visa to be granted or your residence permit to be renewed when you have accommodation. If you live abroad, this is not the easiest task. That\u2019s why, have you ever considered trying coliving? Halfway between a shared apartment and a hotel, coliving has already won over thousands of people in France. Colivys supports you in your visa application process, and even before that. Since having accommodation is a prerequisite for obtaining your visa, this could be of help to you. So don&#8217;t hesitate and book your coliving room now!<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-630af12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"630af12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/colivys.com\/en\/cities\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"286\" src=\"https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/banniere-blog-colivys-en-1024x366.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-102039\" alt=\"Banniere blog EN\" srcset=\"https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/banniere-blog-colivys-en-1024x366.png 1024w, https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/banniere-blog-colivys-en-300x107.png 300w, https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/banniere-blog-colivys-en-768x274.png 768w, https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/banniere-blog-colivys-en-1536x549.png 1536w, https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/banniere-blog-colivys-en.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b53c760 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b53c760\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently asked questions about student visas<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49c30ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"49c30ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-7731\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7731\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What documents are required to obtain a student visa?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7731\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-7731\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will need to submit a file containing two passport-sized photos, your passport, and proof of enrollment in a higher education program.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-7732\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7732\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How do I obtain a student visa for France?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7732\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-7732\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To obtain a student visa, you must be 18 or older and provide the previously mentioned documents. You will also need to complete an application form and demonstrate sufficient financial resources to support yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-7733\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7733\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Who can act as a guarantor for a student visa?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7733\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-7733\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A guarantor is not required to obtain a student visa. 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