France Student Visa (VLS-TS)
France Study Visa
TEC Student Council helps Pakistani students study at Italy’s affordable, design-and-arts-focused universities through the national study visa — from admission to residence permit.
Course Requirement
Completion of the Campus France procedure, followed by a VLS-TS visa application at the French consulate
Key Assessment
Sufficient financial resources, valid health insurance, and confirmed study place
Visa Duration
Generally matches the length of the academic program, requiring OFII validation after arrival, with a post-study APS option for eligible master's graduates
Overview
France Student Visa (VLS-TS)
The France Student Visa — known as the VLS-TS (Visa de Long Séjour valant Titre de Séjour) — allows non-EU students, including Pakistani nationals, to live in France while pursuing full-time study at a French university, grande école, or recognised institution. For most applicants, the process begins with Campus France, France’s official platform for international student applications, which manages your university application file before your visa request is submitted.
Beyond the Campus France procedure, applicants need to show sufficient financial resources to cover living costs, valid health insurance, and — once in France — must validate their VLS-TS through the French Office for Immigration and Integration (OFII) within a set period after arrival, which effectively converts the visa into a residence permit. Students on the VLS-TS generally have defined part-time work rights during their studies, and many master’s graduates become eligible for a post-study Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour (APS), giving them time to seek employment or start a business in France
Benefits
Key Advantages of the France Student Visa
- Study at globally respected institutions across business, arts, engineering, and the sciences
- Defined part-time work rights during your studies to help support living costs
- A post-study Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour (APS) for many eligible master’s graduates
- Access to France’s rich cultural, historical, and academic environment
- Strong industry connections across luxury goods, aerospace, finance, and technology sectors
- A recognised, structured route into the EU study and work environment
Eligibility and Criteria
Requirements of the France Student Visa
The France Student Visa (VLS-TS) is designed for students with a confirmed offer from a French institution. To qualify, applicants generally need to show:
- Completion of the Campus France procedure and confirmed admission to a French institution
- Sufficient financial resources to cover living costs for the duration of your studies
- Valid health insurance coverage
- French or English language proficiency meeting the program’s requirement, depending on the course
- A completed visa application submitted at the French consulate
- A clean legal, health, and character record
Process
Procedure for the France Student Visa
Our process covers everything from your first consultation to settling into student life in France.
Step 1 — Initial Assessment at TEC Student Council
We review your academic background, budget, and goals to confirm your eligibility and identify suitable French institutions.
Step 2 — Campus France Procedure & Admission
We guide you through the Campus France application process and help you secure your confirmed offer of admission.
Step 3 — Documentation & Financial Evidence
We prepare your financial evidence, health insurance, and supporting documentation required for your VLS-TS visa application.
Step 4 — Visa Application & Submission
We prepare and submit your complete VLS-TS visa application at the French consulate and manage all follow-up correspondence on your behalf.
Step 5 — OFII Validation & Pre-Departure Support
Once your visa is approved, we guide you through OFII validation on arrival and support your travel, accommodation, and settlement in France.
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Whether you’re pursuing a degree in business, engineering, arts, or the sciences, TEC Student Council is here to support you with integrity, expertise, and complete visa assistance.
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