Student VISA Guide

Planning to study in France? Our Student Visa Guide walks you through the steps of the visa application process—from details on the application timeline to comprehensive information on the required documents you will need to bring to your in-person visa appointment.

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 TLScontact. Students who are recipients of a qualifying scholarship (France Excellence Eiffel, France Excellence Graduate Scholars, France Excellence Chateaubriand, Gilman-France, Fulbright) or who are pursuing a Licence, Master, or Doctorat degree in France, are exempt from paying TLS appointment fees. Eligible students will receive confirmation of their exemption by email once their Etudes en France application has been processed. In order to benefit from the exemption and schedule their visa appointment, students must follow the instructions provided in the exemption email. Exempted students should not schedule an appointment until they have received this email confirming their exemption as Campus France USA cannot guarantee reimbursement for fees paid to TLS in error.