The formalities before your departure
Formalities
Depending on your nationality, your situation and the length of your stay, you may need to obtain a visa to study or do university research in France.
The official website to consult is:
https://france-visas.gouv.fr/web/france-visas/
See also the site of “Campus France”:
https://www.campusfrance.org/fr
For information, you arrive in France with a “Student Visa” valid for one year. If you are continuing your studies in France, you will need to apply for a “Residence permit” by making an appointment with the Prefecture (OFII), approximately 2 months before your visa expires.
Important documents:
- Passport with student visa
- Birth certificate (translated into French)