Properly submitting your student visa application is crucial, but don’t worry, we’re here to help you navigate this step with confidence.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through each section of the student visa application form, so you’ll know exactly what to expect when it’s time to submit your application.
Where to submit your visa application?
To find out where you should submit your visa application, go to: https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/place-of-submission
Select your region and country to find the local visa center, embassy, or consulate responsible for processing your application.
When to submit your visa application?
Most embassies accept applications from 3 months to 2 weeks before your planned departure.
We recommend starting the process with us about 5 to 6 months in advance. Use the first 2 to 3 months to confirm school enrollment, secure accommodation, and book your flight. Then, submit your visa application as soon as the 3-month window opens.
Études en France procedure
Before submitting your visa application, you may need to complete the Études en France procedure through Campus France.
This procedure affects the following countries and territories:
Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gabon, Georgia, Ghana, Guinea, Haiti, Honk Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Nigeria, Peru, Qatar, Republic of Congo, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam.
Need help with the Études en France procedure? Read our full guide: https://gogofrance.com/en/blog/etudes-en-france-procedure-guidelines/
How to submit your visa application?
You must complete your visa application form online.
Go to France-Visas: france-visas.gouv.fr, create your account and complete the online forms.
You don’t have to complete all the forms at once. You’ll be able save your progression and make edits at any time before submitting your application.
Here are helpful tutorial videos created by Campus France:
- Tutorial video: How to create your account
- Tutorial video: Completing your visa application online
Once submitted, you’ll receive a list of required supporting documents tailored to your situation and be able to book an appointment at your local visa center or embassy.
Online visa application forms
Here is a breakdown of all the different forms you’ll have to go through and some tips:
Form 1: Your plans
In this section, you’ll provide information about your planned stay in France.
For a long-stay student visa, you’ll typically select:
- Visa type requested: Long-stay (>90 days)
- Your plans: Study
- Main purpose of stay: Student
Form 2: Your information
Here, you’ll enter your personal details: full name, place and date of birth, nationality, sex, marital status, postal address, email address, current company or school information, etc.
Make sure to enter your information exactly as it appears on your passport and other supporting documents. Even small discrepancies, like missing accents or spelling differences, can cause delays.
Form 3: Your last visa
In this section, you’ll provide information about any previous visas or stays in France or the Schengen Area.
Be sure the dates and details exactly match the visas, entry stamps, and exit stamps in your passport.
Form 4: Your stay
This section is about the logistics of your stay in France. You’ll need to provide your planned date of arrival and departure and intended length of stay.
If you are subject to the Études en France procedure, this is also where you’ll enter your EEF number (provided after your Campus France interview).
Form 5: Your contacts
This is the final section, you’re almost done!
You’ll need to enter your future address in France. Make sure it exactly matches the one on your accommodation certificate.
You’ll also be asked to indicate your means of subsistence. If you have a financial guarantor, such as a parent, you’ll need to provide their full name. If this applies to you, make sure the name you enter exactly matches the name on your guarantor’s proof of income.
Apply with Go! Go! France
At Go! Go! France, we help international students move to France by assisting with schools, housing, and visas.
Contact us and we’ll guide you through the entire application process.
We’ll help you choose a school, submit your application, and help you complete all the required paperwork.
