The Campus France pre-consular procedure is a mandatory procedure for students from certain countries. It aims to facilitate the obtaining of a student visa for foreign students who wish to study in France. It consists mainly in compiling a visa application file.
The pre-consular procedure is for students who want to:
Continue their studies in France after obtaining a pre-registration in France
The pre-consular procedure is done entirely online via the platform Studying in France. The student must first register on the platform to apply for a visa. On the site, the candidate must create a file by filling in his personal information and then click on the “I am accepted” tab to create his file.
Here's how to create your online file for the pre-consular procedure
Step 1 : The student's institution must send an email to Campus France in their country by copying it with the scan of the pre-registration certificate as an attachment.
The pre-registration certificate must contain the following information:
Step 2 : The student must create an educational file consisting of his personal information, his background and diplomas and his language skills. He then indicates his plan to study in France as well as information on the establishment where he is expected in France. Finally, he must scan all the supporting documents requested.
Step 3 : The candidate pays the application fees and submits the application online to Campus France
Step 4 : Campus France checks the file submitted by the student and invites him to submit the physical file if the online file is complete.
Campus France receives the student for an interview after the validation of his file. With this, the student then begins the consular procedure which concerns the visa application procedures. We invite you to read our article on the documents you need to provide to apply for a visa
The Campus France pre-consular procedure has several advantages for foreign students who want to study in France.
First, it saves time. Indeed, by preparing the visa application file before arriving in France, the student avoids administrative delays and can thus settle in France more quickly.
Second, it makes it easier to obtain a student visa. By obtaining a Campus France certificate, the student proves to the French authorities that he has a solid study plan and that he has the necessary resources to study in France.
Finally, it allows students to benefit from Campus France's expertise in terms of orientation and support. Indeed, Campus France offers foreign students personalized assistance to help them with their study project in France.
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