If you plan to continue your studies in France as an international student, one of the essential steps in applying for a visa is to prove that you have the financial resources to support yourself during your stay.
In the absence ofIrrevocable Transfer Certificate, you can present a Certificate of financial support to the French authorities.
This official document confirms that you receive sufficient financial support to cover both your living expenses and your tuition fees in France.
The financial support certificate comes in two main forms, namely:
- Certificate of partial care
- Certificate of total care
We explain everything to you in the following lines.
In this case, your guarantor undertakes to cover your financial needs, i.e. your expenses related to your daily life and your studies in France.
In addition to financial aspects, this certificate also covers your accommodation costs during your stay in France.
It should include essential information, including:
There are several options available to you to obtain this certificate. If one of your parents or guardians lives in France, they can vouch for you by providing a letter of commitment accompanied by sufficient proof of income.
If you cannot find a guarantor in France, you can turn to specialized financial organizations, such as banks or insurance companies, which issue this type of certificate for a fee.
Whichever option you choose, you will need to gather the necessary documents before applying for a visa. This includes:
Obtaining this certificate requires a solvent guarantor who is able to provide all the necessary documents. It is important to note that the falsification of a certificate or its inaccurate use are subject to legal sanctions, in accordance with thesection 441-7 of the Penal Code.
The certificate must contain:
● Identity of the guarantor
● Identity of the beneficiary student
● Link between the two
● Amount and duration of coverage
● Commitment of the guarantor
● Signature and date
● ID
● Resource receipts
It must be written in French.
Here is a model of financial support certificate recommended by Campus France. You can download it directly from elsewhere by [clicking here.]
I the undersigned [NAME First name] _________________________________________________ Born on ________________ unto __________________________________ nationhood ____________ profession __________________________ domiciled at __________________________________________________________
● [National Identity Card or Passport No.] _____________ (for a French person)
● [Cedula no.] ________ Delivered on _______ (for a Colombian)
Declares to be [indicate your relationship, father, mother,...] of M/Ms ______________________ Born on ____________________ unto ______________________________ and undertakes to provide for all needs (food, maintenance costs, school fees, advance hospital expenses or medical care) throughout the duration of his stay in France, from _ At __, by paying him monthly € without recourse to public aid, attesting to this that they have sufficient resources.
Done at ________________ the ______________________,
“Read and approved” Signature of the guarantor.
To justify the financial resources, I produce:
● The copy of my national identity card or cedula.
● My last 2 bank statements.
● A letter from my employer showing my salary and the last two pay slips, or a retirement decision and the last two retirement payment receipts, or a certification from an accountant with a professional card showing my average monthly earnings.
● The most recent tax return.
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