Students from India apply through the Campus France “Études en France” online procedure, which usually includes an interview, before lodging the long-stay student visa (VLS-TS) application.
Requirements for a France student visa
- Admission or pre-admission from a French institution
- Campus France registration, file and interview
- Proof of funds for living expenses (government-set monthly amount)
- Accommodation evidence for the first period of stay
- Valid passport, photos and academic documents
- VLS-TS validation online after arriving in France
Why students choose France
- Globally ranked business schools
- Strong engineering and fashion/design programmes
- Many master’s programmes taught in English
- Post-study residence options for eligible graduates
Preparing for the Campus France interview
The Campus France interview checks your academic background, course choice and plans. We run practice sessions around your own profile so you can explain your choices confidently and consistently with your statement of purpose.
How we help, step by step
- Profile & course mapping We read your marksheets, gaps, test scores and budget, then shortlist courses and intakes where your profile is genuinely competitive.
- Admission paperwork SOP / statement of purpose review, LORs, CV, and application tracking so offers arrive in time for the visa stage.
- Finance planning A clear funds plan — tuition, living costs, loans and sponsor documents — set against what the visa officer will expect to see.
- Visa file & interview Document checklist, form filling, biometrics booking and mock interviews where the country interviews applicants.
- Pre-departure Forex, air ticketing, accommodation and airport pickup assistance through Agile Consultancy’s travel desk.
Comparing countries? See our Europe student visa overview.
