As international students preparing to study in France, please ensure you bring the necessary documents. It’s advisable to have copies of all these documents.
Preparing these documents in advance and organizing them well will help ensure a smooth transition to your studies in France.
- A valid passport with your student Long Stay visa inside – For Non EU citizens.
- ID card (must be valid for at least the next 6 months) – For EU citizens
- Copy of airline tickets or passport entrance stamp (this justifies your date of entry into France)
- Your official university acceptance letter
- Birth certificate translated into French by a sworn translator registered with the Court of Appeal. You can find the list here – This document will be necessary to register to the French Social Security.
- Degrees / Diplomas – Originals and copies
- Confirmation letters of your scholarship or bursary, if appropriate
- Bank card (debit)
- For European citizens: the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) – (Carte européenne d’assurance maladie (CEAM))
- Vaccination booklet or records, if available
- Identity photos (at least 6)
Tips for Organizing Your Documents:
- Create Digital Copies: Scan all your documents and save them in a secure cloud storage. This ensures you have backups in case you lose the physical copies.
- Use a Folder or Binder: Keep all your physical documents in a dedicated folder or binder. Label each section clearly for easy access.
- Check Expiry Dates: Ensure that your passport and visa are valid for the duration of your stay. Renew them if necessary.
- Prepare Multiple Copies: Have several copies of important documents like your passport and visa. You might need them for various administrative processes.
- Organize by Category: Group documents by category (e.g., identification, academic, health) to make it easier to find what you need.
- Keep Emergency Contacts: Include a list of emergency contacts and important phone numbers in your folder.