Model of accommodation certificate for student visa

Studely
December 4, 2025

Coming to pursue your higher education in France requires completing several procedures and formalities. The accommodation certificate is one of the documents that you must provide in your visa application. It allows you to prove that you have an accommodation solution in France, at least for the first three months of your arrival.

How do I write an accommodation certificate for a student visa? We explain everything to you in this article.

Model of accommodation certificate for student visa in France

Here is an example of an accommodation certificate:

ACCOMMODATION CERTIFICATE
I, the undersigned, Mrs/Mr ---------------------------------------------------------------- [Name and surname of the host], born on ---/---/---- [Date of birth of the host] at -------------------------------------------- [Place of birth]
Declare on honor hosted at my home:
Mrs/M -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [N [[Name and first name of the host] born on ---/---/--- [Date of birth] at ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Place of birth]
From ----/---/---- [Document Issuance Date], at the following address:
N°------ Lane: --------------------------- Postal code: ----------------------------------
City: --------------------------------------
Done at
-------------------------------------------, the ----/---/-----
Host signature

Under what conditions is the accommodation certificate valid?

To be valid, an accommodation certificate must still meet certain conditions:

The host must be of legal age

Regardless of his status, tenant or owner. All he has to do is be able to demonstrate his situation via a proof of address dating back less than 6 months and established in his name.

It can be handwritten or printed.

It is sufficient that it contains all the necessary information:

  • Contact details of the person staying and those of the person who hosts (name and surname, date and place of birth)
  • The start date of the accommodation
  • The full home address
  • A declaration of honor
  • Date and place of writing
  • The signature of the writer of the certificate

Some documents must be attached to it.

  • A photocopy of the identity documents of the two persons concerned (hosted and hosting provider)
  • Proof of residence of the person who hosts
  • The hosted must be hosted free of charge

    It must therefore not provide any financial compensation to the host. Otherwise, it would be a rental or subletting contract.

    When do you need an accommodation certificate?

    The accommodation certificate is used to carry out various administrative procedures. It allows you to prove your place of residence.

    There are several situations where you can be asked for an accommodation certificate:
    The application for an identity card or passport

  • Opening a bank account
  • The creation of a car registration document
  • For the creation of a business or for the application for the status of auto-entrepreneur
  • The issuance of driver's licenses
  • The accommodation certificate is also one of the documents required for your application for a residence permit. To obtain your student visa for France, you will therefore have to provide this certificate.

    Indeed, any foreigner wishing to settle in France for more than three months must prove to the administration that he has a residence on French territory.

    Facilitate your studies in France thanks to Studely

    Have you decided to continue your studies in France? Studely will be your partner in the preparation and for the duration of your stay. We help you in all your procedures and facilitate your installation and your daily life once you arrive in France:
    Help finding student housing. Studely helps you find accommodation taking into account your personal criteria. Once the accommodation is found, you can sign your lease contract remotely, even before arriving in France. You can even get an accommodation reservation certificate for your visa application.

  • A rental guarantee when you subscribe to theAVI by Studely
  • One payment account. Essential to cover your daily expenses once you arrive in France, the Studely payment account also allows you to pay your rent. By subscribing to one of Studely's services, you benefit from a free subscription to the payment account for 1 year.
  • Complete insurance (travel, health, home).
  • Conclusion


    The accommodation certificate is an essential document for your efforts to study in France. In particular, it will be requested when you apply for a visa. Chez Studely, we don't just help you get your accommodation certificate: we also help you find student accommodation before you even arrive in France. Studely assists you in all your procedures to facilitate your installation and your stay in France.

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    December 4, 2025
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