List of the necessary documents
For many administrative procedures in France, you will need to have with you a certain number of documents that you must obtain before your arrival:
- birth certificate (which must include: family name, first name, date and place of birth, sex) translated into French by a certified translator
- certificate of pre-enrolment or enrolment in a higher education institution
- about ten classic passport photos (3×4 cm, dark background)
- original diplomas translated into French by a certified translator (depending on your higher education institution).
In addition, depending on your situation, other documents are required:
Non-EU students (who do not live in the European Union)
- valid passport
- student visa
- health booklet or vaccination certificate
- certificate of resources or scholarship
- language level certificate (depending on your higher education institution)
- certificate of private health insurance if you are not covered by social security
Students from the European Union - a valid identity card or passport
- European health insurance card
- student card from your home university