How to find an accommodation in France?
Congratulations on being accepted into a French university! You’re just a few days away from experiencing “Vivre la France”, but while you’re excited to start your fascinating journey, it is also important to know that there are a few hurdles left before your final leap. Check out below the mandatory procedure that students are obliged to follow before their arrival.
The list of documents required are as follows:
1. Passport:
This is the most important document that you must carry. The Schengen Student Visa will be stamped on your passport. Make sure that the expiry date of your passport is after your course completion date. Also carry clear photo-copies of your passport.
2. ID Photo: Dimensions 35mm x 45mm:
You will have to carry at least 2 copies of your professionally clicked photos having the right dimensions for the visa application. Make sure you also attach your photo on your Long Stay Visa Application Form.
3. Resume/CV:
Make sure you provide a professional Resume/CV.
4. Marksheets and Degree Certificates:
Carry all your Marksheets and Degree Certificates starting from your 10th Grade till your latest degree. Do not miss even a single semester’s marksheet! If you have a backlog or if you have failed in any subject, then too it is advised to attach all the marksheets you’ve received.
Note: For some countries especially from India, it is preferable to Attest all your hard-copies as true copies from a lawyer.
6. Campus France Documents:
The list of documents associated with your Campus France procedure that must be carried are as follows: a. NOC - No objection letter received from the Campus France Manager, post your Campus France interview. b. Attestation d’acceptations: This document is received when your Campus France file get verified before the interview. You can check your Etudes En France(EEF) account to find this document. c. Quittance de paiement: Once you pay your Campus France fees and the Campus France validates your payment, then you receive this payment bill. This document also needs to be attached as a payment proof.
7. Visa Application Documents:
a. Long Stay Visa Application Form: This form is filled by the student on the france-visas.gouv.fr webiste. This form needs to be signed and a photograph must be attached on the form. For more information on how to apply you can check our blog. b. VFS Appointment Letter: This is a mandatory document to carry to enter your selected VFS Office. You can check our blog to know how to book an appointment at the Visa Centre. c. Visa Registration Receipt: This receipt comes along with your Long Stay Visa Application Form printout, on this receipt you will find documents which compulsorily needs to be carried.
8. Cover Letter:
A Cover Letter needs to be provided addressing the French Consulate. The Cover Letter must include all the information regarding your funding, accommodation, the documents that you are going to submit, if any missing document or any situation needs to be explained must be clearly mentioned in the Cover Letter. Make sure that each and every detail mentioned in the cover letter is true and clearly stated without any grammatical mistakes.
9. Expense Sheet:
An expense sheet mentioning all your expenses and source of funding must be made. Normally the expense sheet must mention the living expenses of 1 year i.e 615 x 12 = 7380 Euro plus your 1 year tuition fees.
10. Accommodation Proof:
a. For a long stay student visa it is recommended to provide a proof of rental contract/agreement made between you and the landlord. A copy of the landlord's national identity card can also be attached as a supporting document. The minimum duration of stay must be 3 months. b. In case of hotel accommodation, it is preferred to book a hotel for a minimum duration of 20 days, but in some cases hotel accommodation may not be accepted/refused by the consulate. To avoid any problems, students must clearly state the accommodation details in the Cover letter. c. When a relative/friend is hosting you at his/her residence, you may require Attestation d’accueil from the Mairie(Town hall), Electricity bill and an Identity proof of the Hosting person.
11. Funding Proof:
a. Bank Loan: Students who take a bank loan to fund their studies must present he Loan Sanction Letter signed and stamped by the bank manager. b. Sponsor: If your family or a relative is sponsoring your education then your sponsor must provide a Sponsorship Letter stating that he/she has enough funds to sponsor the student. The sponsor must also provide Bank Statements of 3 months having sufficient funds, Income Tax Return of minimum 2 years and Salary slips/Source of income(if applicable). In some countries, a written Affidavit needs to be made mentioning the sponsorship details. If you are self-sponsoring yourself, all the above mentioned documents must be applicable to you. c. Fixed deposits: If you or your Sponsor has fixed deposits as funds then a letter must be taken from the bank that your FD’s can be liquidated at any given time when asked. Also, the receipts/proof of your FD’s must be required. Plus, a sponsorship letter mentioning the details of the FD, if the FD’s are provided by a sponsor.
12. Miscellaneous:
a. Employment proof: If you are/were employed then a proof of employment must be provided such as your Employment letter/ Employment contract, 3 month salary slip, and your relieving letter. b. Travel Insurance: Some countries are obliged to take travel insurance with a minimum duration of 3 months from the date of travel. The travel insurance must cover 30000 Euros. c. Flight Ticket: It’s not mandatory to book a flight ticket to provide it as proof of travel, but the Visa office of some countries ask for the travel ticket. Make sure you call your Visa office to get all the details beforehand.
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