How do I find a guarantor for student housing?

How do you find a guarantor for housing when you are an international student?

1. Studely, the guarantor of students

To finalize your student visa application for France, your file must include a document attesting to your accommodation conditions in France. In addition to administrative requirements, students need guaranteed housing in order to pursue their studies in France with peace of mind.
Fortunately, Studely can vouch for your landlord by providing you with a rental guarantee for your student accommodation. How does that happen?
In fact, when you subscribe to Studely's AVI (Irrevocable Transfer Certificate), you benefit from a free rental deposit. This document attests to the existence of deposits of funds in your Studely account, thus offering a guarantee to the lessor.

2. Consult loved ones or family

One of the solutions available to you is to ask a loved one to act as a guarantor. This loved one may be one of your parents or a family member. However, the guarantor must meet certain requirements:

• Reside in France
• Be on a permanent contract outside of the trial period
• Benefit from stable incomes that are three times higher than the rent
• Be a member of your family or one of your loved ones

Convincing a loved one to take on this responsibility can sometimes be difficult because of their heavy involvement.

3. Call on your bank

Your Bank can guarantee your student housing. However, you must create a blocked account to which an amount covering several months of rent will be transferred. In the event of non-payment by the student, this sum will be used to cover unpaid rent. The disadvantage of this solution is that it is not offered by all banks.

4. The Visale guarantee

VISALE is a student rental deposit program that offers a free solution. It allows students to improve their chances of finding housing quickly, while landlords benefit from a guarantee of rent payments.

Visale is available to students from the European Union (EU) as well as to students from outside the EU. However, students (aged 18 to 30) who need a visa to study in France must have previously obtained a VLS-TS (Visa Long Séjour) marked “student” or talent passport.

“It is recommended to start the procedures to benefit from VISALE as soon as your VLS-TS visa is issued by the consulate.”

Supporting documents to be provided by your guarantor

According to the decree No. 2015-1437 As of November 5, 2015, your guarantor must provide the following supporting documents to the lessor:

• a valid proof of identity
  

• A proof of address
  

• one or more supporting documents attesting to the professional activity of the guarantor
  

• one or more receipts of income
  

• the signed bond document (handwritten or electronic signature).

Credentials vary depending on the guarantor:

• If the guarantor is a natural person
  

• A French or foreign identity card
  

• A French or foreign passport
  

• A French or foreign driver's license
  

• If the guarantor is a legal entity
  

• An original Kbis extract less than three months old or the company's articles of association
  

• failing that, a document justifying the legal existence of the person in charge, including the name of the person in charge and the address of the organization
  

• the identity document of the representative of the legal person appearing on the Kbis extract or the articles of association.

In conclusion, looking for a guarantor for student housing in France can be a major challenge. However, there are solutions such as Studely, which vouches for lessors to facilitate your rental process. With the Studely Irrevocable Transfer Certificate (AVI), you benefit from a free rental guarantee. This guarantee attests to the existence of deposits of funds in your Studely account, thus offering rental payment insurance to your landlord.

In addition, Studely offers you the opportunity to search for student accommodation according to your criteria from your country of origin, to sign the lease remotely and to pay the fees and rent with confidence from your Studely account.

Take advantage of this opportunity and focus on studying in France without worrying about the complications associated with finding a guarantor.