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Student Visa

If you are coming to study in Paris, you will need a student visa (long-stay visa) or Residence Card for a smooth stay in France.

Upon your arrival in France, you will need to apply for a Residence Card, which will allow you to stay in France for the duration of your studies.

With a Residence Card, you have the right to live, study and work part-time during your course at École de Management Appliqué Paris. The application for the e-residence permit should be done within the first three months of your arrival. 

Short-stay visa  Long-stay visa  Long-stay visa (equivalent to residence permit) 
Less than three months  Three months to six months  Exceeding six months 

The École de Management Appliqué Visa Support Team will assist you with all the stages of your visa process. 

We will help you find out what visa requirements you may have so you know the process better. You must produce original documents for the Visa team to complete the visa process. 

Contact: visasupport@ema.education 

 

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Who needs a visa to study in Paris?

Any international student from a non-European Economic Area (EEA) country willing to study in Paris requires a student visa. This includes both short-term and long-term study periods.  

List of EEF-procedure countries or territories: 

AFRICA Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Togo 
ASIA Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
USA (United States of America)  Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Haiti, Mexico, Peru, USA
NORTH AFRICA/MIDDLE EAST  Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates 
EUROPE Azerbaijan, Georgia, United Kingdom, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine 

How to apply for a Visa?

The process is broken down into two distinct stages: 

Before applying for a visa, students from EEF countries must first go through the Campus France process. This involves registering and updating information through the Campus France portal.

 

  1. Campus France Registration Details: If not registered, apply at Studies in France  
  2. Submit necessary documents Needed:        
- Passport-size photo (80% face visibility) 
 - Passport copy 
 - CV 
- Statement of Purpose (Visa SOP) 
- Tuition fee receipt 
- Proof of language proficiency 
- All academic documents/transcripts 
- Work experience documents (if applicable) 

Once the Campus France process is complete, students can proceed with the visa application. 


1. Long Stay Visa Application Form: Register and apply at France-Visas 

2. Documents Needed: 

- Passport-size photo (80% face visibility) 
- Passport copy 
- CV 
- Cover letter 
- Elaborated Statement of Purpose (Visa SOP)
- EEF Attestation 
- Campus France NOC
- Campus France payment receipt 
- Tuition fee receipt 
 - Proof of accommodation booked for at least 3 months with a rental agreement
- Medical and travel insurance for at least 3 months following your arrival in France 
- Flight ticket 
- Language proficiency certificate
- Proof of employment or education 

- Financial statements: 

  • Last three months bank statement reflecting sufficient funds or a bank loan sanction letter for one year (minimum of 800€/month required)
  • Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the last three years 

- In case of sponsor: 

  • Sponsor's passport

  • Covering letter from sponsor (mentioning social situation and financial elements)

  • Sponsor's ITR for the last three years

  • Original bank statement of the last three months and salary certificate 

- National identity card 

HERE IS OUR STEP-BY-STEP VISA GUIDE TO GET YOU STARTED

Step 1

Register on Campus France: Complete registration and submit documents.

Step 2

Prepare Visa Application Documents: Gather necessary documents listed above for Stage II. 

Step 3

Apply Online for Visa: Complete visa application form on the France-Visas portal. 

Step 4

Schedule Visa Appointment: Book appointment at the nearest French consulate or visa application centre. 

Step 5

Attend Appointment: Submit your application and biometric data.

Step 6

Wait for Decision: Track your application status online.

Step 7

Receive Visa: Collect visa from designated location.

FAQs for students applying for a Visa in PARIS

Q. How long does the visa application process take?

For a student visa in Paris, the processing time can vary, but it typically takes between 3 to 6 weeks after the visa appointment. 

Yes, international students can work part-time for up to 20 hours per week during their studies. Make sure you check with your education provider if their policy allows part-time work for enrolled students. 

Yes, any documents which are not originally in French must be translated by a certified translator. 

If your application is rejected, you can appeal the decision or reapply. It's important to understand the reasons for the rejection and address them in your new application. 

Some applicants may be required to attend an interview at the consulate or visa application centre. Visa team at École de Management Appliqué will support you throughout the process. 

Yes, you need medical and travel insurance that covers at least the first three months of your stay in France.

For more information and assistance, please refer to the official France-Visas or reach out to our Visa support team for more help.