L’Éducation represents the vital pathway for students, interns, researchers, and scholars seeking to attend France’s world-class universities, Grandes Écoles, or research centers. The French government strongly encourages international academic mobility. We streamline the process for obtaining the necessary visas and permits, letting you focus on securing your spot at your chosen institution.
ContactThe Long-Stay Visa Validating a Residence Permit (VLS-TS Étudiant) is the primary status for most students staying longer than three months. It is initially obtained from your local French Consulate abroad.
Campus France Strategy: Guidance on navigating the mandatory Campus France procedure, which is the prerequisite platform for many student visa applications.
Documentation Perfection: Ensuring all required documents—including proof of acceptance (attestation d’inscription), proof of financial resources, and housing guarantee—are compliant with consular requirements.
Visa Validation: Assisting you upon arrival in France with the mandatory online validation of your VLS-TS on the ANEF platform, officially converting your visa into a Residence Permit (Titre de Séjour).
Your initial VLS-TS is valid for the first year. We help you prepare for the crucial steps that follow.
Titre de Séjour Renewal: Preparing and filing the application for the annual renewal of your Student Titre de Séjour at the local Prefecture. This requires demonstrating academic progression and continued financial means.
Researcher/Scholar Status: Assistance for doctoral candidates, researchers, and accompanying spouses under the Passeport Talent – Chercheur category, which offers specific advantages.
France offers opportunities for international graduates to remain and seek employment, allowing them to translate their French education into a career.
Post-Study APS (Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour): Guidance on applying for this Provisional Residence Permit for up to one year after obtaining a Master’s degree or equivalent, allowing you to legally search for employment or start a business related to your field of study.
Change of Status (Changement de Statut): The critical transition from Student status to a Work status (e.g., Salarié or Passeport Talent) once you secure a relevant job offer. We strategically guide you and your future employer through the labor market and administrative requirements for this complex change.
We also assist those engaging with France for specific, non-degree purposes:
Internship Visas (Visa Stagiaire): Guidance for securing the necessary visa and agreement (Convention d’Accueil) for trainees and interns.
Au Pair Visas: Handling the specific administrative requirements for cultural exchange participants.
Short-Stay Schengen Visas (Academic): For conferences, short courses, or academic examinations lasting less than 90 days.