You will need a passport valid until the end of your studies (except for European Union nationals) and a long stay visa mentioning that you are a student.

The conditions of delivery of the visa will be supplied by the Consulate or any other authorised department of the French Embassy in your country of residence (in particular the centre for studies in France).

Do not bring too much luggage. You may have to pay excess charges. You have to be able to carry your bags on your own.

Foreign students who come to France to study for longer than three months are required to have a resident’s permit mentioning their student status. A long stay student visa can replace the resident’s permit at the beginning of the stay in France.

Foreign students staying longer than 3 months must have a resident’s permit unless they are members of the European Union. Once in France with a long stay student visa, students may apply for a resident’s permit.

 

A temporary resident’s permit is granted for the duration of the validity of the student’s passport. Temporary permits cannot exceed the study period and are granted for a maximum of 1 year. Temporary permits are renewable. When student resident’s permit renewal applications are reviewed, “students” conscientiousness will be taken into account.

Once you have passed your Master’s degree you will be granted a 6 month work permit should you wish to seek employment in France. If you are employed, this may be extended to several years.

As a student in France, you are covered by social security, just like a French student. The “n+i” package also includes civil responsibility and repatriation insurance for the first few months. When you enrol in September, you may also take out supplementary health insurance in the form of a “mutuelle”.

In certain conditions you may be eligible for housing allowance such as APL. Authorities and your “n+i” tutors can help you with your application.

Thanks to the “n+i” network, you can open a bank account as soon as you arrive in France. The “n+i” network recommends our partner bank, Société Générale which offers special services for “n+i” students.

  

For any other information before your departure, please consult the cultural department of your local embassy or consulate.

 

For any questions on courses or requests for information about enrolment on the “n+i” network courses, contact contact@nplusi.com

Student life in France

Social protection

Work permit