🇫🇷 Long-stay student visa (VLS-TS)
France Student Visa Processing Time
How long the Long-stay student visa (VLS-TS) takes and when Indian students should apply.
- Long-stay student visa (VLS-TS)
- Funds: About €615 a month for living costs
- Interview: Yes
- File review & mock interview
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Quick answer
France student visa processing time: the short answer
Usually a few weeks after the visa appointment Apply as soon as you have your offer documents — ideally 2–3 months before your course starts.
Official sources: Campus France India
Long-stay student visa (VLS-TS) at a glance
- Visa
- Long-stay student visa (VLS-TS)
- Fee
- €50 for students (standard long-stay fee €99), plus the Campus France fee
- Processing
- Usually a few weeks after the visa appointment
- Funds
- About €615 a month for living costs
- Interview
- Yes — a Campus France interview before the visa
- Dependants
- Possible with sufficient means
Timeline
When to apply for the September; some January intake
- 01
4–6 months before
Accept your offer, arrange funds and the loan sanction letter.
- 02
3 months before
Collect offer documents and book biometrics (at the VFS Global centre).
- 03
2–3 months before
Submit the application. Usually a few weeks after the visa appointment
- 04
After the decision
Book flights and accommodation only once the visa is approved.
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€50 for students (standard long-stay fee €99), plus the Campus France fee
Usually a few weeks after the visa appointment
About €615 a month for living costs
Yes — a Campus France interview before the visa
Weak Campus France interview, Insufficient funds and Inconsistent study plan
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