France VLS-TS student visa — documents and fees 2026?
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France VLS-TS (Visa Long Séjour valant Titre de Séjour) requires: Campus France approval (mandatory pre-consular interview), admission letter, financial proof (€615/month or €7,380/year), French language certificate (B1/B2 for French-taught), accommodation proof, OFII registration fee €60. Visa fee: €99. Apply at VFS France India after Campus France approval.
France VLS-TS student visa 2026
Mandatory pre-step: Campus France approval
Campus France is the official French pre-consular service. Indian students MUST apply via Campus France before approaching VFS France.
- Register at Campus France India (Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Pondicherry, Kolkata)
- Submit profile + documents online
- Campus France interview — mandatory, mock-up for actual visa
- NOC issued — Non-Objection Certificate proves academic suitability
- Apply at VFS France India with NOC + visa documents
VLS-TS documents
- NOC from Campus France
- Letter of admission from French university
- Passport (validity 12+ months past return date)
- Visa application form
- Photographs (2)
- Financial proof: €615/month × duration OR scholarship letter OR bank statement
- Accommodation proof (CROUS / private rental / homestay)
- Travel insurance (€30,000 medical cover)
- Police clearance certificate
- Air ticket reservation
Fees
- Visa fee: €99 (~₹9,000)
- Campus France fee: ₹16,500
- OFII validation in France: €60 (~₹5,500)
- VFS service fee: ₹1,500
Tuition (public universities, 2025-26 non-EU differentiated)
| Level | Per year (non-EU) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's (Licence) | €2,895 |
| Master's | €3,941 |
| PhD (Doctorat) | €391 (= EU rate, non-EU pay same) |
Grandes Écoles + private institutions: €8,000-€25,000/year (HEC Paris MBA €98,000; INSEAD MBA €109,860).
Language requirement
- French-taught programs: DELF B1/B2 or TCF/TEF
- English-taught programs (Grandes Écoles): IELTS 6.5+ OR TOEFL 90+
EEC support
Free study-abroad counseling. Premium: visa documentation + Campus France interview prep + university shortlisting.
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