Obtaining a student visa...
Visa process for Indian students
Following individuals require a student visa
Students going to France to study on:
- Full time course
- Erasmus -Mundus course,
- Student exchange programme
- French language course ( summer courses etc)
- Short term internship programme, will need to apply for student visa.
Visa Procedure
1. Obtain an NOC Students should obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) through the interview by the designated official: In Delhi : the Attache for Scientific & University Cooperation In Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune: the Director of the respective Alliance Francaise .
2. Stamping After the interview, submission of passport at the main embassy for stamping : Students who obtain the NOC at Delhi, Calcutta and Chandigarh are required to submit their passports at the French Embassy at New Delhi. Others are required to submit at the French Consulate in Mumbai. Students who obtain the NOC from Chennai proceed to the French Consulate in Pondicherry.
Documents required for NOC Interview
Following documents are required in 2 sets of photocopy and originals for verification.
1. A letter of registration / admission from a French Academic Institution.
2. Proof of resources for tuition fees and 500 Euros/month for living expenses for the period of stay (1 year) for housing, food, medical expenses, transport etc.,) OR A sponsorship letter for accommodation from the city where you are going for your studies and supporting documents showing availability of a minimum of 250 Euros per month for living expenses.
3. Proof of accommodation in France for the period of stay.
4. Short Bio-data.
5. 4 passport size photographs with light background.
6. Copies of your degrees / diplomas and certificates (+2/BA/BSc/BE/MA/MSc)
7. Copy (first 2 pages) of valid passport for the entire period of stay in France.
8. Air ticket or Reservation print out of Air ticket.
9. For short and long duration stay in France the student should take a comprehensive "overseas medical policy and repatriation policy" for 3 months and a copy to be attached.
After the interview, the student will be given a presentation letter and with the same he/she would need to submit the passport at the Embassy on the following Wednesday. The passport will be returned duly stamped in 2 working days or a week at the latest.
Visa process for Indian students
Dependent Spouse and children traveling.
If dependent spouse and children are traveling with the student, one needs to provide the following documents.
When to apply for visa
Students must apply for visa at least 15 days prior to their departure.
Passport requirement
Passport must be valid for the entire duration of the course (if not please contact the issuing office). Passport must contain a recent photograph. Passport with childhood photograph is unacceptable.
Visa Fees
3000 approximately to be in cash.
Visa Forms
For short stay, that is not more that 90 days, Schengen Visa form should be completed. For long stay, that is more than 90 days, Long stay visa form should be completed. Please click here to download
http://www.vfs-france.co.in/website/f2.htm
Consulate General of France
Ms. Catherine Jourdainne
Education Attache
Tel: (022) 56 69 40 00
Fax: (022) 56 69 40 60
Website: www.consulfrance-bombay.org
French Embassy New Delhi
2/50-E Shantipath - Chanakyapuri
New Delhi 110021
Tel: (11) 24 19 61 00
Fax (11) 24 19 61 19
Website: www.france-in-india.org
Consulate General of France
2 Rue de la Marine
Pondicherry 605001
Tel : 0413 2334058
Fax : 0413 2335594
Visa process for Indian students
Following individuals require a student visa
Students going to France to study on:
- Full time course
- Erasmus -Mundus course,
- Student exchange programme
- French language course ( summer courses etc)
- Short term internship programme, will need to apply for student visa.
Visa Procedure
1. Obtain an NOC Students should obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) through the interview by the designated official: In Delhi : the Attache for Scientific & University Cooperation In Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune: the Director of the respective Alliance Francaise .
2. Stamping After the interview, submission of passport at the main embassy for stamping : Students who obtain the NOC at Delhi, Calcutta and Chandigarh are required to submit their passports at the French Embassy at New Delhi. Others are required to submit at the French Consulate in Mumbai. Students who obtain the NOC from Chennai proceed to the French Consulate in Pondicherry.
Documents required for NOC Interview
Following documents are required in 2 sets of photocopy and originals for verification.
1. A letter of registration / admission from a French Academic Institution.
2. Proof of resources for tuition fees and 500 Euros/month for living expenses for the period of stay (1 year) for housing, food, medical expenses, transport etc.,) OR A sponsorship letter for accommodation from the city where you are going for your studies and supporting documents showing availability of a minimum of 250 Euros per month for living expenses.
3. Proof of accommodation in France for the period of stay.
4. Short Bio-data.
5. 4 passport size photographs with light background.
6. Copies of your degrees / diplomas and certificates (+2/BA/BSc/BE/MA/MSc)
7. Copy (first 2 pages) of valid passport for the entire period of stay in France.
8. Air ticket or Reservation print out of Air ticket.
9. For short and long duration stay in France the student should take a comprehensive "overseas medical policy and repatriation policy" for 3 months and a copy to be attached.
After the interview, the student will be given a presentation letter and with the same he/she would need to submit the passport at the Embassy on the following Wednesday. The passport will be returned duly stamped in 2 working days or a week at the latest.
Visa process for Indian students
Dependent Spouse and children traveling.
If dependent spouse and children are traveling with the student, one needs to provide the following documents.
When to apply for visa
Students must apply for visa at least 15 days prior to their departure.
Passport requirement
Passport must be valid for the entire duration of the course (if not please contact the issuing office). Passport must contain a recent photograph. Passport with childhood photograph is unacceptable.
Visa Fees
3000 approximately to be in cash.
Visa Forms
For short stay, that is not more that 90 days, Schengen Visa form should be completed. For long stay, that is more than 90 days, Long stay visa form should be completed. Please click here to download
http://www.vfs-france.co.in/website/f2.htm
Consulate General of France
Ms. Catherine Jourdainne
Education Attache
Tel: (022) 56 69 40 00
Fax: (022) 56 69 40 60
Website: www.consulfrance-bombay.org
French Embassy New Delhi
2/50-E Shantipath - Chanakyapuri
New Delhi 110021
Tel: (11) 24 19 61 00
Fax (11) 24 19 61 19
Website: www.france-in-india.org
Consulate General of France
2 Rue de la Marine
Pondicherry 605001
Tel : 0413 2334058
Fax : 0413 2335594
