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Types Of Student VISA to Study In France for Indian Students
The French Student Visas are broadly classified on the kind of stay expected. Depending on the duration of your visit (or duration of your course), you can apply either to a Short Stay VISA, a temporary long-stay VISA or a long-stay VISA. Here’s a quick look at them.
VISA De Court Sejour Pour Etudes
This is a short-stay student VISA, which is valid for 3 months and is ideal for students planning to take up short language programs in France.
VISA De Long Sejour Etudes
This is a long stay VISA also called the residence permit -VLT-TS, and it stands valid for the entire course duration.
How to Apply for a French Student VISA
A step-by-step process to make an online application for French Student VISA is as mentioned below
- Visit https://france-visas.gouv.fr to make a VISA application.
- Create an account on France Visas and use it at every step of the application process.
- You will get a link for appointment scheduling with VFS-France. Carry photocopies of your documents and original passport.
- Be present for the interview on the appointed date with all validated documents and register your biometric data.
Note: You have to validate your residence permit or long-stay VISA (VLS-TS) within three months of arrival in the country by clicking on: https://administration-etrangers-en-france.interieur.gouv.fr/particuliers/
