{"id":76020,"date":"2025-08-18T07:13:23","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T06:13:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gogofrance.com\/?p=76020"},"modified":"2026-05-07T10:07:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T09:07:56","slug":"student-visa-application-guidelines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gogofrance.com\/en\/blog\/student-visa-application-guidelines\/","title":{"rendered":"Student visa application form: Step-by-step guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Properly submitting your student visa application is crucial, but don\u2019t worry, we\u2019re here to help you navigate this step with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this guide, we\u2019ll walk you through each section of the student visa application form, so you\u2019ll know exactly what to expect when it\u2019s time to submit your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where to submit your visa application?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To find out where you should submit your visa application, go to: <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/france-visas.gouv.fr\/en\/place-of-submission\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/france-visas.gouv.fr\/en\/place-of-submission<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Select your region and country to find the local visa center, embassy, or consulate responsible for processing your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When to submit your visa application?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most embassies accept applications from 3 months to 2 weeks before your planned departure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u00c9tudes en France procedure<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before submitting your visa application, you may need to complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/pastel.diplomatie.gouv.fr\/etudesenfrance\/dyn\/public\/authentification\/login.html#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00c9tudes en France<\/a> procedure through Campus France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This procedure affects the following countries and territories: <br><em>Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada,\u00a0Central African Republic,\u00a0Chad, 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.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Need help with the \u00c9tudes en France procedure? Read our full guide: <a href=\"https:\/\/gogofrance.com\/en\/blog\/etudes-en-france-procedure-guidelines\/\">https:\/\/gogofrance.com\/en\/blog\/etudes-en-france-procedure-guidelines\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to submit your visa application?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You must complete your visa application form online. <br>Go to France-Visas: <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/france-visas.gouv.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">france-visas.gouv.fr<\/a>, create your account and complete the online forms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don&#8217;t have to complete all the forms at once. You&#8217;ll be able save your progression and make edits at any time before submitting your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are helpful tutorial videos created by Campus France:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tutorial video:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=o1idAK3UdtI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to create your account<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tutorial video:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=VmJ7pxgONy8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Completing your visa application online<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once submitted, you\u2019ll receive a list of <a href=\"https:\/\/gogofrance.com\/en\/blog\/student-visa-supporting-documents\/\">required supporting documents<\/a> tailored to your situation and be able to book an appointment at your local visa center or embassy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/gogofrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GGF-blog-photo-watermarking-1-4.png\" alt=\"Student visa application guidelines France\" class=\"wp-image-76070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gogofrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GGF-blog-photo-watermarking-1-4.png 798w, https:\/\/gogofrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GGF-blog-photo-watermarking-1-4-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/gogofrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GGF-blog-photo-watermarking-1-4-768x420.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Online visa application forms<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is a breakdown of all the different forms you&#8217;ll have to go through and some tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Form 1: Your plans<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this section, you\u2019ll provide information about your planned stay in France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a long-stay student visa, you\u2019ll typically select:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visa type requested: Long-stay (>90 days)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your plans: Study<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Main purpose of stay: Student<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Form 2: Your information<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here, you\u2019ll 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Form 3: Your last visa<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this section, you&#8217;ll provide information about any previous visas or stays in France or the Schengen Area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be sure the dates and details exactly match the visas, entry stamps, and exit stamps in your passport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Form 4: Your stay<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This section is about the logistics of your stay in France. You\u2019ll need to provide your planned date of arrival and departure and intended length of stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are subject to the \u00c9tudes en France procedure, this is also where you\u2019ll enter your EEF number (provided after your Campus France interview).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Form 5: Your contacts<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the final section, you\u2019re almost done! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll need to enter your future address in France. Make sure it exactly matches the one on your <a href=\"https:\/\/gogofrance.com\/en\/blog\/proof-of-accommodation-student-visa-france\/\">accommodation certificate<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll also be asked to indicate your means of subsistence. If you have a financial guarantor, such as a parent, you\u2019ll need to provide their full name. If this applies to you, make sure the name you enter exactly matches the name on your guarantor&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/gogofrance.com\/en\/blog\/proof-of-income-student-visa-france\/\">proof of income<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/gogofrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GGF-blog-photo-watermarking-2-3.png\" alt=\"Student visa application guidelines France\" class=\"wp-image-76078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gogofrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GGF-blog-photo-watermarking-2-3.png 798w, https:\/\/gogofrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GGF-blog-photo-watermarking-2-3-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/gogofrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GGF-blog-photo-watermarking-2-3-768x420.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Apply with Go! Go! France<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Go! Go! France, we help international students move to France by assisting with schools, housing, and visas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gogofrance.com\/en\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a> and we\u2019ll guide you through the entire application process. <br>We\u2019ll help you choose a school, submit your application, and help you complete all the required paperwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Properly submitting your student visa application is crucial, but don\u2019t worry, we\u2019re here to help you navigate this step with confidence. In this guide, we\u2019ll walk you through each section of the student visa application form, so you\u2019ll know exactly what to expect when it\u2019s time to submit your application. 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