Long-stay student visa in France

Long-stay student visa · France visa route

study · last reviewed 2026-06 · all France routes

Good for French, master’s, or business-school routes into France.

Important notes

• Must be over 18, have chosen/been accepted for training course or studies; apply via France-Visas/Campus France process as applicable; supporting documents include admission, passport and accommodation/insurance/means evidence depending on case.
• Proof of resources required; exact current amount should be verified on France-Visas/Campus France country guidance.
• Student work is limited under French rules; should be separately stated with current hour cap.
• Add the exact resources amount and Campus France procedure for the user nationality.

Official source

Official source: France official source

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Visa rules change frequently. This page is a research guide, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the official source before applying.