Students:
In addition to the basic requirements cited above, a student is required to obtain a letter of admission from the French university or school (attestation de pré-inscription,) if registering for the first time, or other evidence of registration (certificat d'inscription or autorisation d'inscription,) depending on the level and type of studies. The letter of admission or registration is normally reviewed by the French cultural affairs officer in the French Embassy, who may also examine the applicant's academic credentials before the student visa can be issued. The applicant will also need a medical examination.
Residence Permits for Students
In order to facilitate administrative procedures for foreign students in Paris who are applying for their first residence permit, titre de séjour, the Préfecture de Police of Paris advises that the two reception centers for those concerned are located at the addresses below. Students applying for their first residence card may start the application procedure Monday through Thursday from 8:35 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 8:35 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the following address:
- From September 12, 2006 to December 23, 2006, all first-time student applicants must go to the following address (appointments are not necessary for first-time applicants):
Cité Universitaire International de Paris,
Maison internationale
17,
boulevard Jourdan,
75014 Paris
Métro Cité Université; RER line B
- As of December 26, 2006, first-time student applicants must go to the following address: (appointments are not necessary for first-time applicants):
Centre de Réception des Etudiants Etrangers,
13 rue Miollis,
75015 Paris – Métro Cambronne or Ségur.
- As of September 12, 2006 students renewing their residence permits must do so by appointment only.
To obtain your first residence permit, you must present and file your application including all the supporting documents concerning your present situation:
- Proof of identity
- Visa to enter France (original and one photocopy)
- Proof of residence in Paris
- Proof of resources (original and photocopies)
- Documents justifying your studies (original and a photocopy)
- A certificate stating the nature and intent to study and certificates pertaining to exams taken and passed during the previous year of study, with grades and Fench diplomas.
- Three recent ID pictures, format (3.5cm x 4.5cm) taken full face, no head appareil and not scanned
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