🛂 Immigration & Studies in France

Student visa: preparing the VLS-TS file

Once admission is obtained, the application for a long-stay visa equivalent to a residence permit (VLS-TS) marked “student” is the step that actually authorises your entry and stay in France for more than three months.

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VLS-TS Long-stay visa equivalent to a residence permit

~615€ Reference monthly resources

3 months Validation deadline after arrival

The visa file documents

The visa file relies on the favourable opinion obtained through Études en France, supplemented by financial and administrative documents specific to the visa application.

Favourable Campus France opinion and pre-enrolment or enrolment certificate
Valid passport, ID photos and long-stay visa application form
Proof of sufficient resources to cover stay and studies
Proof of accommodation in France (accommodation certificate or booking)
Proof of insurance and, depending on the country, a medical certificate

Submission and timelines

The application is submitted at the French consulate or an approved provider (for example TLScontact or VFS Global depending on the country), generally with an interview to check the documents. Processing times vary over the year: the earlier the application is submitted after the favourable opinion, the more you secure your start date.

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We prepare a personalised checklist with you based on your country of residence, review the whole file before submission and prepare you for the interview at the consular counter to limit any risk of rejection for an incomplete file.

Frequently asked questions

What our applicants ask us most

Is the visa automatic after the favourable Campus France opinion?

No. The favourable opinion is essential but does not guarantee the visa: consular authorities also check financial resources, accommodation and the overall coherence of the file.

What should I do if my visa is refused?

An appeal is possible with the competent commission. We analyse the reasons for the refusal with you to determine the best strategy: appeal, new application or postponing your start date.

What amount do I have to prove for my resources?

The consulate generally refers to the Campus France reference monthly grant amount (about €615 per month), to be adapted to the cost of living in the host city.

Student visa: preparing the VLS-TS file

The visa file documents

Submission and timelines

Our support

What our applicants ask us most

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