Only once you have received acceptance onto a program at a French institution will you be eligible to apply for your student visa for France.
In order to apply for your visa, you will need to contact the French consulate in your home country and provide them with the following, when requested:
- An official acceptance letter for an accredited program at a French university.
- Proof of sufficient funds for living in the country.
- Proof of a return ticket to your home country.
- Health insurance policy proof (minimum coverage €30,000, US$40,150).
Proof of accommodation is required.
If you’re taking a French course, you’ll need proof of your French language proficiency.