student visa in france from bangladesh
Looking for student visa in France from Bangladesh? Do you want to travel to France for studies and stay there for an extended period? Only the French government offers one “student visa” that allows foreign students from non-EU countries to obtain a residence permit up to 4 years.
It is very easy to get your student visa in France. If you are a Bangladeshi national, then you can apply for your study visa in any French consulate abroad. They will ask you to prove that you fully meet their requirements for entering the country. Once you have submitted them with the necessary documents, you will be issued a Certificate of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) which you need to take back home with you and present it to your embassy.
France is one of the most popular destinations for international students. Students from all over the world study in France to get high quality education, which comes with cheaper cost. The French government is making French education accessible to more international students by removing visa requirements for certain countries. There are various advantages of going to France on student visa including studying at a low cost and living freely.
France is a great country for students. It has a large number of universities and colleges, which provide excellent education to students from all over the world. The French government is very supportive of international students.
The process of getting a student visa in France can be confusing and time-consuming as it involves many steps. You will need to apply for an application form at your nearest French embassy or consulate in Bangladesh. You can also apply online at www.touriago.com.
Once you have applied for an application form and received it, you will have to submit it with other required documents such as:
A photocopy of your passport’s biographical page (containing your name, date and place of birth) and its photo page;
A photocopy of your passport’s visa page if applicable;
A photocopy of your university acceptance letter;
Proof that you can financially support yourself during your stay (e.g., bank statement);
Proof that you have enough funds to return home after finishing studies in France (e.g., bank statement).
Student Visa France from Bangladesh
If you are a Bangladeshi, who is currently living in Bangladesh, does not have French nationality and wants to go on a study trip to France, then you should apply for a visa. If you want to go to France for studying at a university or college, then you will need a student visa.
The application for a visa for students is different from that of other types of visas. The documents required are different and the process also differs. Only certain people can apply for this type of visa. If you meet all the criteria mentioned below, then you can apply for a student visa in France:
You should be between 16 and 30 years old (on the day of your departure)
You must have been accepted at a recognized educational establishment in France
You should not have any criminal record or police record in your home country
If you want to study in France, you must obtain a visa. If you are a citizen of Bangladesh and will be studying in France, the process is slightly different than for citizens of other countries. In this article, we’ll explain the process for students from Bangladesh who want to study in France.
First things first: You’ll need to have a valid passport that expires at least six months after your planned departure from France, as well as proof of financial support for your stay. You should also have proof that you can cover any expenses not covered by your scholarship or university funding (such as living expenses).
You can apply for this visa at the French Embassy in Dhaka or at any other French consulate outside Bangladesh (for example, in India or Sri Lanka). The embassy will issue the visa only if they are satisfied with your documents and believe that you will return home after completing your studies.
Basic Information
France Embassy in Dhaka
Embassy of the Republic of France
Madani Avenue (Corner of Park Road)
Baridhara, Dhaka
Tel: +88 02 5566 8600, (+88) 02 5881 3811-14
Fax: (+88) 02 5882 3612
Website: https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en_US/web/france-visas/contact-us-support
Information Visa Information
As the Embassy of France issues bio-metric visas, the fingerprints must be collected. Each applicant should then apply in person after taking a mandatory appointment. To book your appointment, please click here
France Student Visa Fee:
99 Euro
France Student Visa Processing Time:
It takes 3 to 4 weeks after submission the documents to the Embassy.
Student Visa Requirement
1) Passport:
Original Passport with a validity of at least 12 months after the intended date of departure and minimum of two blank pages for visa stamp. If you want a passport, please click here.
2) Visa Application Form:
Completed and signed national visa application form
3) Photo Specification:
Color photograph (35mm*45mm) with white background
4) Covering-Letter:
Covering letter mentioning details of applicants, passport details, travel details, and who will bear expenses details.
5) Confirmation of Enrolment:
Original letter from the University or Recognized Educational Institution confirming admission and duration of the course (Scholarship certificate if applicable) with more than one copy
6) Tuition Fees Payment Receipt:
A payment receipt is proof of payment that you have made payment to the institution (If required)
7) Academic Documents:
Please submit your all academic documents to Embassy
8) Financial Means:
Proof of financial means to cover the costs for the time of your studies.
9) Medical Report:
You must assess your health from France embassy recognized medical center.
10) Health Insurance:
A proof of health insurance coverage whole period of study.
11) Birth Certificate:
An original copy of the Birth Registration Certificate.
11) Police Clearance:
An original copy of the Police Clearance Certificate. If you want a Police Clearance Certificate please click here.
12) Accommodation Details:
Once you have confirmed where you will be studying, you just need to show accommodation details.
Information about visas:
Compulsory appointments at the Visa section:
Due to an increase in the application number, the current waiting period to get an appointment with the visa section of this Embassy is 3 weeks. As it takes 1 week from the application date to process the visas, applicants are invited to take an appointment as soon as possible and to fix their plan accordingly.
As the Embassy of France issues biometric visas, the fingerprints must be collected. Each applicant should then apply in person after taking a Mandatory Appointment. There are two ways in taking an appointment, depending on the nature of the visa applied for.
For family reunification visas for spouses and children of Bangladeshi citizens settled in France, call one of the following numbers: +88 02 5566 8600 or +88 02 5566 8604
For all other types of visas (Schengen visas, student visas, spouse of French citizen, and spouse of EU citizen…), to book your appointment, please Click Here
Prior to making your appointment, please have your passport with you. It takes seven days to process a Schengen visa, there is no possible exception. For long stay visa, allow two to three weeks visa processing. For short stay in France, Schengen visa (90 days) is applicable. But when you applying for long stay, you must apply for France visa.
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France Visa Fee:
5,800/-
Processing Time:
Total approximate processing time is 10 to 15 working days (Time may vary depending on applicant’s profile and embassy actually processing time)
Conclusion
You should provide two sets of application photocopies containing the following documents:
- Long stay application form for the duration of more than 90 days
- Two passport size photographs
- A copy of Passport
- A print out of your CampusFrance NOC
- Letter of registration from the academic Institution
- Cover letter explaining the study project and a CV/Resume
- Proof of funds – tuition fees + a minimum of 615 Euros/month, for the complete academic term
- Proof of medical insurance with coverage valid in France
- Copy of your round-trip airline ticket (if you are studying for six months or less) or a one-way ticket if you are studying in France for more than six months)
- OFII form (Office Francais de Immigration et de Integration)
- Proof of residency in France such as a lease, electricity bill, title of property, etc. for a minimum of three months or a hotel reservation
- Copy of the CV
- Copies of the degree and academic diplomas, certificates
When you go for your interview, you would be required to carry all your documents in the original plus a copy of all the documents.