Campus France UK answers your most frequent questions about how to get a student visa.
What is the Études en France number and what is it for?
This is your Études en France reference number, beginning with GB. You can find it on your personal account, under your name. It is important to keep this number because you'll need it for your visa application on the France visa website.
How long does it take for Campus France UK to review my application?
The review of your file generally takes two or three working days, except between June and August when it can take up to five days.
After submitting your application, if it’s complete, a payment request will be sent to you. Your application will be validated when payment is received. If documents are missing or some information is incorrect, the application will be sent back to you for correction so that you can make the necessary changes.
How do I get my Études en France registration certificate?
Once your application has been validated, you will receive the Etudes en France certificate by e-mail. If you have not received it, you can find it in your personal account under "Finalize the procedure". You will be asked for it at your visa appointment.
What should I do after obtaining my Etudes en France certificate?
You will need to register on the France Visa website and then book an appointment with TLS .For more details: https://www.uk.campusfrance.org/how-to-get-your-student-visa-for-france
Keep in mind that the Consulate will keep your passport for up to 3 weeks.
Do I need a student visa if I hold a passport of a European nationality?
No.
Do I need a visa if my study stay is less than 90 days?
If you have one of the nationalities exempted from Schengen visa (short stay) (annexe 2 du règlement européen du 14 novembre 2018) , you can use the 90-day Schengen Allowance.
Can I study in France if I don't speak French?
Of course you can. There are around 1600 programmes in France taught in English, you can browse this catalogue
Do I need a student visa if I am going to France for an internship?
If your internship is preceded or followed by a study period in France (example : you are going to France for a year, on an internship for the first semester and in classes for the second semester), you will need a student visa. If you are going to France for an internship only, you will need another visa : https://www.campusfrance.org/en/long-stay-internship-visa
If I want to take a degree course but need guidance, who can I contact?
You can contact us at londres@campusfrance.org for a 30-minute guidance online meeting!
