VisaChief🇫🇷 Study in France
France combines low public-university fees with growing English-taught 'Programmes in English'. The Campus France process streamlines the VLS-TS student visa.
Visa
VLS-TS Student visa
Gov fee
€99
Processing
2-4 weeks (via Campus France)
Work rights
Up to 964 hours per year (about 60% of full-time).
Post-study
APS residence permit: up to 2 years to seek work after a master's.
English
French (DELF/DALF) or English (IELTS 6.0) depending on the program.
Avg tuition
€170-13k / yr
Avg living
€10k-14k / yr
Financial requirement
Show ~€615/mo (€7,380/yr) of resources.
Step-by-step: VLS-TS Student visa
Apply via Campus France
Use the 'Etudes en France' platform where required.
Get admission & attend interview
Campus France may interview you before clearance.
Lodge the VLS-TS application
Submit at the visa centre with funds and accommodation proof.
Validate the visa online
Validate your VLS-TS within 3 months of arriving in France.
What you will need
- Admission letter
- Campus France 'Etudes en France' clearance
- Proof of €615/mo funds
- Accommodation proof
- Health insurance
Top universities in France
2 institutions that enrol international students.
Indicative figures for 2025-26. Confirm current fees, funds thresholds and rules at the official government source before applying. General information only, not immigration advice.