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Visa for language courses in France
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valid for every citizen from foreign countries |
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citizens of the European Union or the Schengen states do not require a visa |
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U.S. citizens do not need a visa for a stay up to 3 months |
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to any citizen |
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Exception: citizens of the European Union with a valid ID-Card |
Attention: passport has to be valid at least 3 months at the day of entry
Application documents for a visa:
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application form concerning the required type of visa |
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3-5 recent passport-size photographs depending on the type of visa |
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a valid passport + 1 photocopy |
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round trip airline tickets with confirmed reservations + 1 copy |
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a proof of travel health/accident insurance with worldwide coverage + 1 copy |
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for business trip, a letter from the employer guaranteeing the travel expenses +1 copy |
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proof of sufficient funds to cover the cost of your stay : 2 last bank statements + 1 copy, travellers checks if visiting the United States, 100 dollars per day are suggested |
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visa fee |
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Police clearance: document obtained from the Police Department of the place of residence in the United States stating that the applicant has no criminal record + 3 copies |
Requirements for a student visa
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Passport signed and valid for a period of three months beyond the applicant's last day of stay in France + 1 photocopy |
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2 long stay visa application forms legibly filled out and signed |
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2 passport-size photographs |
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A letter of admission (pre-enrollment) from the school which the applicant plans to attend to in France + 1 copy |
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a proof of travel health/accident insurance with worldwide coverage + 1 copy |
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A letter from your school/university stating that you are currently registered as a student |
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Financial guarantee such as a notarized statement certifying that the applicant will be provided with a monthly allowance of $600 for the duration of the stay in France, or a proof of personal income along with a letter from the school stating that room, board and tuition are fully prepaid + 1 copy |
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visa fee |
Period of processing:
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depends on the nationality and on the type of visa |
Fees:
- depends on the type of visa, nationality and duration of the stay
- further information can be required at the consular department of the embassy
Additional data is available from your nearest French embassy.
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