Non-EU students need a long-stay student visa equivalent to a residence permit (VLS-TS étudiant). Apply through Campus France in your home country, which handles pre-application validation, then submit to the French consulate. After arrival, validate your VLS-TS online through the OFII portal within three months. The official France-Visas portal lists current document requirements.
Why this matters
This page is part of the Studies Multiverse practical guide series for international students. We compile information from public, official sources to help you navigate the topic above with fewer surprises and less wasted time.
Where to verify the latest details
- The relevant official ministry or government portal for your country of study.
- Your university’s international office — they handle these processes every semester.
- The official agency named in this guide (CAF, IND, IRCC, USCIS, BAMF, etc., depending on the topic).
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