
Are you going to study soon? Before taking your flight, you need to prepare several documents and procedures to avoid unpleasant surprises. Here is a practical checklist of the steps to follow before you leave for France.
Before leaving, organize yourself like a pro: do the procedures in order to avoid refusal or delay. Here is the logical path and the documents to be prepared.
1) Administrative and educational registration
2) CVEC (Student and Campus Life Contribution)
Pay or validate your CVEC online before your administrative registration: without a certificate, your registration could be blocked.
3) Health insurance, mutual insurance and travel insurance
Prepare the insurance certificate required for your visa and the proof of affiliation (Social and complementary security, or private insurance).
4) Residence permit and conditions
Find out about the renewal conditions and keep all the necessary proof (resources, receipts, school certificates).
5) Documents to be prepared before
Gather the following documents:
University acceptance letter
6) Vaccines and health
Update your vaccination record.
7) Flight ticket and arrival in France
Book your flight in advance to get the best rates.
8) Prepare your personal belongings
Clothing adapted to the seasons in France.
Practical advice
Scan all of your documents and prepare certified copies if required.
Tip: good organization before departure will save you as much time as possible upon arrival in France.
Conclusion
Preparing for your departure is essential to arrive in France without stress. Thanks to this checklist, you have all the documents and essentials you need to start your student adventure with confidence.