France study route
1 current source-backed study pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-28
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study route | A non-EU student coming to France for higher education must be enrolled or pre-enrolled in a public or private higher-education or higher vocational-training institution. For the first year, the student route uses a student VLS-TS valid for 4 months to 1 year and normally requires proof of resources of at least €615 per month. | 2026-07-16 | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Study route | The exact destination-specific EU Immigration Portal page states route conditions including: rm visas More on visa application to France More on settling in France Rights Employment during studies If you hold a long-stay student visa entitling you to reside in France, you may work as an employee without a work permit, provided this does not exceed 964 hours (i.e. 60 % of full time work) of work per year. Algerian students, under a bilateral agreement, must apply for a temporary work permit and are allowed to work 50% of full time work. Possession of this visa allows you to work anywhere on the French mainland provided your employed had informed the Préfecture of your recruitment and working conditions at least 48 hours before your contract starts. Non-compliance with the annual maximum hour limit may lead your residence permit being withdrawn. More on working while you study Employment after studies If you have a French qualification equivalent to a Master's degree, you will be allowed to remain on French territory for twelve months in order to seek employment or create a business relating to your training/studies. You must apply for a twelve-month temporary residence permit with the Préfecture at your p | Official source |
| Study route | The exact destination-specific EU Immigration Portal page states: e More on admission applications (demande d’admission préalable) More on admission procedures More on long-term visas More on visa application to France More on settling in France Rights Employment during studies If you hold a long-stay student visa entitling you to reside in France, you may work as an employee without a work permit, provided this does not exceed 964 hours (i.e. 60 % of full time work) of work per year. Algerian students, under a bilateral agreement, must apply for a temporary work permit and are allowed to work 50% of full time work. Possession of this visa allows you to work anywhere on the French mainland provided your employed had informed the Préfecture of your recruitment and working conditions at least 48 hours before your contract starts. Non-compliance with the annual maximum hour limit may lead your residence permit being withdrawn. More on working while you study Employment after studies If you have a French qualification equivalent to a Master's degree, you will be allowed to remain on French territory for twelve months in order to seek employment or create a business relating to your | Official source |
Official sources
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