Visa or residence card "student"
Who it's for: Non-European people who want to study in France; they first apply for a long-stay visa marked 'student'.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 3 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Study place needed: Yes
- Money to show: €877.50
- Main fee: €150
- Decision time: 90 days
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | €150 | — | service-public.gouv.frOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
| Money to show | €877.50 | — | service-public.gouv.frOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.
What the official pages say
4 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Study place neededYesOfficial wording
“You must be registered (or pre-registered):”
Money to show€877.50Official wording
“You must be able to justify resources at least equal to €877.5 per month.”
Main fee€150Official wording
“You have to pay €150 .”
Decision time90 daysOfficial wording
“If the prefecture has not replied within 90 days, this is an implicit refusal.”
We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Salary threshold; Family can join; Can lead to permanent residence; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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