Visa information

Student visa :
There are 2 types of visas — short stay and long stay : more than 3 months (single entry or multiple entry)
To obtain a visa you need to submit a file to the consulate of France in your home country. Documents to be submitted are :
- A valid passport
- Statement of financial resources (sufficient to live in France for the duration of stay) : At least 30000FF (US$4050, €4550) for a year. For students on scholarships an attestation of scholarship and duration of the scholarship.
- Proof of social security
- Proof of housing (hotel reservation, accommodation proof if living with somebody, invitation letter,..)
- Proof of inscription at the university

You can't ask a student visa if you're in France with a tourist visa !!

Work visa :
Foreign students who wish to work in France must be enrolled at an establishment that is allowed by legislation of student social security. Students from the European union have the right to work in France after completion of their studies, but must obtain a provisional work permit. Other foreign students must ask for a Provisional work permit.
The authorization, once obtained, is valid for 9 months and is renewable. The authorization is valid for a maximum period of 3 months during school holidays. For an authorization you need to apply in person to the Director of department of Employment. For additional information contact at web site : www.travail.gouv.fr/adresses_f.html
Documents to be submitted :
- Work contract signed by the employer
- Temporary stay permit mentioning status as student
- Student card for year of study
- Your written request on a paper

More information :
http://www.diplomatie.fr/venir/visas/index.html