France visa guidelines

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Students who have paid the university deposit and has the confirmation letter can proceed with the visa process. There are two steps in visa procedure:

1. Campus france procedure

2. VFS submission

Documents required for campus france procedure:

  • 12th mark sheet
  • Passport 1st and last page
  • Passport size photo with white background
  • Individual degree mark sheet or consolidated mark sheet
  • Degree certificate or provisional degree certificate
  • Resume
  • Admission letter from college (after making initial deposit)
  • Work experience certificate ( 3 months pay slip if working currently)
  • IELTS score card if 6.5 and above or you can use 12th mark sheet


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    Documents required for France student visa - VFS documents checklist:

  • Passport original
  • Passport photocopy first and last page
  • Long stay visa form filled online and signed (https://france-visas.gouv.fr/)
  • 2 – Photo as per france visa guidelines
  • Admission letter
  • Tuition fee paid confirmation letter from university
  • TT copy of tuition fee payment
  • Covering letter from student
  • Resume
  • Original + copy of all academic documents
  • Statement of purpose
  • Work experience letter (From last date of education to till now)
  • Sponsor covering letter to consulate
  • Sponsor affidavit of support
  • Sponsor ID proof
  • Sponsor Bank statement for last six months
  • Sponsor 3 years ITR
  • Sponsor 3 months’ pay slips
  • Education loan letter
  • Accommodation proof
  • TT copy of accommodation payment
  • Air ticket booking
  • Campus france letter
  • Campus france payment proof
  • Travel insurance
  • IELTS Score (Only keep if you have overall 6.5 or else don’t keep the score card)
  • Financial statement
  • Copy of US, UK and Schengen Visas for the past 5 years (including immigration seals)
  • Appointment Letter Printout
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