France VFS Checklist 2026

Planning to study in France? Before submitting your student visa application, it's important to understand the France VFS document checklist and application requirements. VFS Global serves as the official visa application center, helping students submit their visa documents, biometric data, and supporting paperwork efficiently.

To avoid delays, rejections, or additional document requests, make sure you have all the required documents prepared before your VFS appointment. This France VFS checklist for students covers the essential requirements you should verify before applying for your France student visa.

Campus
France		 VFS 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
Accomodation proof for at least the first 3 months












If accomodation 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)
Additional documents could be requested by the Consulate
Just Launched

Discover Your Perfect course with
Edugo's Course Finder
For Studying In Europe, UK & Dubai

Evaluate profile with AI, shortlist the right country, course & university

Course Finder
University Finder
AI Profile Evaluation
01

Book Your Free Counselling

Our team of counsellors are quick and responsive, contact us now for a free consultation.

    Resources

    UNIVERSITIES CAMPUS

    What are you waiting for?

    Now with Edugo Abroad apply to the best universities in France, For any additional questions, give us a call or email us.

    Contact Us
    Email Us
    Videos & Blogs