Student VISA Guide

Planning to study in France? Our comprehensive Student Visa Guide walks you through every step of the visa application process—from scheduling your appointment to gathering required documents and understanding what to expect on the day of your interview.

This guide is designed specifically for students in the United States and includes helpful tips, important deadlines, and answers to frequently asked questions.

📄 Download the guide now and get ready for your French academic adventure!

Please note: as of April 18, 2025, visa appointments should now be made with TLS contact.  Some students are exempt from paying the TLS fees.  If you are a recipient of a qualifying scholarship (France Excellence Eiffel, France Excellence Graduate Scholars, France Excellence Chateaubriand, Gilman-France, Fulbright) or are pursuing a licence, master, or doctorat degree in France, you will receive an exemption letter when your Etudes en France file has been processed.  In order to receive the exemption, you will need to call TLS directly at +1 305 602 5861(rather than scheduling an appointment online).  Please wait until you have your exemption letter to schedule an appointment.  We cannot guarantee that payments made to TLS in error will be reimbursed.