Student visa
France
France routes every applicant through Campus France's 'Études en France' process first. A clean Campus France file makes the visa step almost administrative.
- Visa type
- VLS-TS (long-stay visa doubling as residence permit)
- Processing time
- 2–4 weeks after Campus France
- Government fees
- €50 visa fee (Campus France fee applies separately)
- Our service fee
- ₹18,000
- Funds required
- €615/month living costs
Document checklist
8 items the mission expects with your application.
- 1
Admission letter
From a public or recognised private institution.
- 2
Campus France acceptance
Issued after the Études en France interview.
- 3
Proof of funds
€615/month — bank statements, scholarship or sponsor letter.
- 4
Accommodation proof
For at least the first three months.
- 5
Health/travel insurance
Covering arrival until social security kicks in.
- 6
Academic transcripts
As uploaded in the Campus France portal.
- 7
Language proficiency
French (DELF/TCF) or English (IELTS/TOEFL) per the program.
- 8
Passport + photographs
Standard VFS specification.
Step by step
- 1
Complete the Campus France process
Create the Études en France file, pay and attend the interview.
- 2
Secure admission
Campus France forwarding strengthens your applications.
- 3
VFS appointment
Book biometrics after your Campus France acceptance.
- 4
Collect the VLS-TS
The sticker itself is a residence permit in waiting.
- 5
Validate on arrival
Validate the visa online (ANEF) within three months and register for social security.
Appointments
Campus France interview + VFS biometrics
Avoid these mistakes
- Validate your VLS-TS online within three months of arrival or it lapses.
- The Campus France interview decides the visa recommendation — prepare your study plan properly.
- Housing applications (CROUS) can be filed alongside the visa process.
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