Study in France - VFS Checklist

Essential Documents for Obtaining a France Student Visa

Sr. No. List of Documents
Passport/Travel Document with at least 2 blank pages (face to face) and having a validity of at least 3 months after intended stay + Old passport
Passport photocopy (first and last page)
Long stay visa application form correctly filled, dated and signed
2 passport-size photographs not older than 3 months. One must be attached to the application form. Please visit http://www.vfs-france.co.in/photospec.html for the photo specifications.
OFII attestation duly filled and signed (for more than 6 months studies)
Admission letter from the school mentioning the duration and the payable fees
Receipt of payment (50% at least or full amount of the tuition fees)
For French Government scholarship holder : attestation certifying the amount and duration of the scholarship
Covering letter mentioning the purpose of the trip, duration, sponsors, motivation…
Curriculum Vitae
Original + Copy of latest degree / diploma
Expenses Statement + Proof of financial means : updated bank statement(s) with sufficient funds, loan.

At least 615€/month (around 45 000 rupees) is required or 300€/month in case of free accommodation.
For each sponsor :

Covering letter (mentioning social situation and financial elements)

ID proof

Last 3 months Bank statement

Last 3 years ITR

Last 3 months payslips or proof of professional situation
Accommodation proof for at least the first 3 months
If accommodation is provided without any charge by an individual :

Undertaking by the person to accommodate the applicant without any charge (affidavit and proof of address)

Copy of ID card

Copy of the property deed or lease agreement

Last income tax paper or copy of the family book (livret de famille)
Campus France letter with registration number (for long stay visa)
Travel insurance for the first three months
Air ticket booking
Copy of US, UK and Schengen Visas issued for the past 5 years (including immigration seals)
Sponsor Affidavit
Additional documents could be requested by the Consulate

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