Study in France VFS Checklist
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Nobody loves a sluggish and outdated procedure, particularly when it comes to your visa process—not even you. This is where the New VFS procedure comes into play; it allows you to obtain a student visa swiftly and does away with the requirement for a ton of paperwork that comes with the prior method.
Keep in mind the mentioned essential documents-
1
Passport/Travel Document with at least 2 blank pages (face to face) and have a validity of
at least 3 months after the intended stay + Old passport
S No.
Documents Required for VFS
2
Passport photocopy (first and last page)
3
Long stay visa application form correctly filled, dated, and signed
4
2 passport-size photographs not older than 3 months. One must be attached to the application form. Please visit http://www.vfs-france.co.in/photospec.html for the photo specifications.
5
OFII attestation duly filled and signed (for more than 6 months of studies)
6
An admission letter from the school mentioning the duration and the payable fees
7
Receipt of payment (50% at least or the full amount of the tuition fees)
For French Government scholarship holders: attestation certifying the amount and duration of the scholarship
8
Covering letter mentioning the purpose of the trip, duration, sponsors, motivation…
9
Curriculum Vitae
10
Expenses Statement + Proof of financial means: updated bank statement(s) with sufficient funds, loan.
At least 700€/month is required, or 300€/month in case of free accommodation.
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For each sponsor :
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Covering letter (mentioning social situation and financial elements)
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ID proof
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Last 3 months' Bank statement
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The last 3 years ITR
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Last 3 months' payslips or proof of professional situation
12
Accommodation proof for at least the first 3 months
13
If accommodation is provided without any charge by an individual :
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Undertaking by the person to accommodate the applicant without any charge (affidavit and proof of address)
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Copy of ID card
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Copy of the property deed or lease agreement
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Last income tax paper or copy of the family book (livre de Famille)
14
Travel insurance for the first three months
15
Air ticket booking
16
Copy of US, UK, and Schengen Visas issued for the past 5 years (including immigration seals)