French Residence Permit by Student

Since 2009, AtoZ Serwis Plus specialists have been accompanying clients both in the process of choosing an educational institution and at all stages of obtaining a student visa to France.
Offices in Europe, USA and Poland.

Education in France is a great opportunity to gain indispensable experience, knowledge, and realize your life plans. Specialists of AtoZ Serwis Plus will help you choose an educational institution and course that meets the intentions of the applicant. An educational institution can be selected from among our trusted partner educational institutions, or any other officially recognized by the state.

Education Services in France

Our department for education abroad provides qualified services for processing student visa documents.

There are several types of visas for those who want to study in France:

short-term student visa;
visa for passing entrance exams;
long-term student visa;
visa for underage students.

Short-term student visa to France

A short-term student visa to France can be obtained for study programs that require a stay in France of no more than 90 days in the period of six months. It is important to know that such a visa cannot be extended in France or changed to a long-term student visa.

If in the study program it is stated that you plan to study in France for a short stay – for a year, for example, 3-4 days a month (as with MBA Executive programs or with distance learning), you can also apply for this type of visa .

Entrance Exam Visa in France

Many of the French universities – usually higher or specialized schools – after a positive review of the dossiers of applicants invite them to participate in the opening competition, according to the results of which they announce the final decision on a specific candidate.

To pass the competitive entrance examinations in France, you must obtain a special visa – Visa étudiant concours.

Such a visa is granted for a stay in France up to 90 days for the competition. In the case of successful passing the entrance exams, the student can, without leaving the country, change his status and obtain a temporary residence permit.

Long-term student visa to France

A long-term student visa is issued for study programs providing for a permanent stay in France for more than 90 days.

Required documents:

A completed application for a long-term visa;
Two photos;
Certificate of registration or pre-registration at a higher educational institution in France or courses. If we are talking about enrolling in other educational institutions, except the university, it is necessary to provide a certificate of tuition;
The last diploma received with the application (with apostille and translation);
Foreign passport and copies of all pages except blank ones. Persons with multiple passports must submit them all at the time of applying for a visa;
National passport with copies of all pages except blank ones;
Birth certificate (with apostille and translation);
Certificate of good conduct (with apostille and translation);
Letter of motivation in free form;
Confirmation of the availability of financial resources (based on a minimum of 615 euros per month for the entire period of stay in France):
Statement from a personal bank account about the availability of funds;
Or confirmation from a private person that all expenses for a student’s stay in France are covered;
Proof of housing in France:
Hotel reservation and documents on the availability of the necessary financial resources to pay for accommodation;
French or English language application for private housing in France;
Rental contract in the name of the applicant;
Confirmation of the provision of housing by an educational institution or other institution.
Agreement for the processing of personal data.

Also, the student must contact Campus France Ukraine for an appointment for an interview, during which a questionnaire is filled out, which is then forwarded by this organization directly to the consular department.

Visa to France for minor students

Required documents:

A completed application for a long-term visa;
Two photos;
Confirmation of an entry or pre-entry to a primary, secondary or higher education institution for minors who will receive higher education in France;
A letter of taking on maintenance (by the host family or the director of the educational institution – if the child will live in a hostel), in which the receiving party agrees to take the child on maintenance, to accept all obligations to resolve all issues related to the child’s stay in France in connection with his study, make decisions on the protection of his rights and legitimate interests, bear full responsibility for his life and health;
Copy of national identity card;
Proof of accommodation for a minor child;
Medical insurance that covers medical expenses in France, repatriation and civil liability;
Foreign passport and copies of all pages except blank ones;
National passport with copies of all pages except blank;
Birth certificate (with apostille and translation);
Permission to leave a child, issued no more than three months ago, signed by persons with parental rights in favor of the host family in France;
Confirmation of parental resources (if any);
Copy of the report card for the last year or certificate for minor children who want to get higher education in France (with translation and notarized);
Certificate of vaccination (diphtheria, polio, tetanus) with translation and notarized;
A motivation letter from parents or persons with parental rights, which indicates the purpose of training a child in France.

Difficulty getting a student visa to France

Please note that these lists of documents are generalized and do not take into account the specifics of each applicant. To provide a personalized list of documents, we suggest you sign up for a consultation with our experts.

Assistance in obtaining a visa for education in France

AtoZ Serwis Plus is one of the leaders in organizing study programs abroad, as well as a regular participant in world educational exhibitions. We are constantly updating the list of our educational partners. The company’s specialists will help you both in the process of choosing an educational institution, and at the stage of visa processing.

Thanks to the coordinated work of immigration specialists and lawyers from France and Poland, AtoZ Serwis Plus works even with the most difficult visa cases. By contacting our company, you can be sure that you will receive professional visa support and support, and the dream of studying abroad will become a reality.