A.A.A. Etablissement Libre d'Enseignement Supérieur

Find yourself by studying in France

Formalites which are necessary to study in France

This is an explanation of the long-team stay which is more than 4 months. (in case of a stay of 3 months or less, no visa is necessary because you are considered as a tourist)
When foreigners live in another country, they are examined which kind of profit they will bring to the country. The profits are not only economical profits but also cultural and mental profits. When people come to France as students, the point is, how much money they spend in the country.
What is a student visa ? This is a permission of the stay as a student in France delivered by the French government. To get it,in generally some documents are required.

1/ French visa apply form for a long stay
2/ Certificate of inscription or of preregistration
3/ Supporting of income minimum ( Bank certification )
4/ Original of passport
5/ 2 photos of identity
6/ Certificate of assurance
7/ Fee of visa about 48€
8/ Diploma or study certificate
9/ Curriculum vitae
10/ Letter of motivation
11/Diploma "DELF DALF" or supporting of the level of French


However it might be changed what documents you need. So you have to check the website of the French embassy in your country so that you can make sure what documents you need to get a student visa.