France study visa
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 |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study route | Application fee (eef) | 50 EUR | Official source |
| Study route | Application fee (issuance) | 100 EUR | Official source |
| Study route | Application fee (residence card) | 100 EUR | Official source |
| Study route | Application fee (other countries) | 99 EUR | Official source |
| Study route | Application fee (other) | 99 EUR | Official source |
| Study route | Application fee (residence card, student card after year) | 150 EUR | Official source |
| Study route | Application fee (issuance, vls ts validation) | 100 EUR | Official source |
| Study route | Processing time (standard, authority estimate) | 15 days | Official source |
| Study route | First permit valid for | 12 months | Official source |
| Study route | Family can come along | yes | Official source |
| Study route | Money to show | 877.5 EUR | Official source |
| Study route | Where to apply | at a consulate abroad | 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 official page states the work conditions for this route. | Official source |