Before you leave: apply for a visa
To study in France, you must comply with all French entry and residence requirements. We encourage you to use the visa wizard which will help you with identifiy whether you will require a student visa.
Citizens of European Union countries do not need a visa to study in France.
Since the 1st January 2021, British citizens must apply for a visa to study in France.
Our advice:
- Check if your home country is concerned by the Centre for Studies in France (CEF) procedure and if so, apply through the Campus France website
- Have a look at the France visas website to see in which consulate you should sublit your visa application
- Make sure that you make an appointment as soon as you have received confirmation of your admission to Sciences Po.
- Once you receive your visa, check the exact wording as indicated in the remarks section of your visa (PDF, 88 ko)
If your program includes a compulsory mobility within the European Union, you will need to present to the consulate a certificate from the university allowing you to obtain a student mobility visa. You will then be able to apply for a multi-year residence permit “student - mobility program.”
To certify your address in France, you can use a hotel reservation, a student residence certificate or a housing contract. If necessary, you can also ask Sciences Po’s Student Services team for a certificate to help you with your visa application.
