Visa
STEP 2
Do you need a visa to study in France?
NEOMA requires non-European students to have one of the following documents to be able to study with us:
| Short-Stay Visas | Long-Stay Visas | Residence Permits |
| Visa C – Schengen Visa | Visa D – Temporary Long-Stay Visa (Exempt from Residence Permit) | French Residence Permit (Titre de séjour) |
| Visa C – Student Exam Visa (Étudiant concours) | Visa D – Student Visa (Étudiant) | Other EU Residence Permit with Student Mobility certificate |
| Visa D – Minor Student Visa (Mineur scolarisé) | ||
| Visa D – Return Visa (Visa de retour) (only if residence permit is being processed in a French Prefecture) |
Visas (for non-European citizens only)
Non-European nationals (from outside the European Economic Area nationals = EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway & Switzerland) must obtain a student visa to enter and study in France. Here is a helpful guide to applying for your visa:
ETUDES EN FRANCE Procedure
For students living in one of the following 73 countries:
Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Burma, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gabon, Georgia, Ghana, Guinea, Haiti, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, or Vietnam.
What to do:
- Create your account on the Pastel platform: VISA APPLICATION – ETUDES EN FRANCE
- Receive your login and password
- Log in again on the same site and begin the application as Admitted Candidate (follow this video tutorial)
- Exchange students : select your home university
- Degree-Seeking students : select NEOMA + the programme chosen
- Pass the interview (if not exempted, as most exchange students)
- Organize the payment of the fees – Get your Campus France attestation and prepare the paper file for the French Consulate
Classic Visa Procedure
For students living in all other countries.
What to do:
Please check the official website France-Visas to start your visa application process and consult the specific requirements applicable to your situation.
You should also refer to your local French Consulate or French Embassy website for detailed information regarding the procedure to follow and the required documents.
In some countries, applications must be submitted through external service providers such as TLScontact or VFS Global. This information is indicated on the website of the relevant French Consulate.
Documents needed from NEOMA:
Admission Letter – Admission letters will be sent to you automatically by email after your nomination (for exchange students) or enrollment (for degree-seeking students) has been confirmed.
Provisional Housing Certificate – This document is required by the French Consulate, in the late stages of the visa request procedure. We send you a provisional certificate upon request, to allow you to proceed with the visa request before your housing arrangements have been finalized.
Non european students living/studying in Europe
A European visa or residence permit allows you to stay on French territory for 3 months maximum.
| Type Of Visa | Procedure | |
|---|---|---|
| EXCHANGE STUDENTS | Student visa from another EU country | Must apply for a French student visa in their host country in Europe through the French Consulate |
| Residence permit from another EU country eligible for the international mobility authorization | Need to apply for a visa or for the international mobility certificate from the French Ministry of Interior through NEOMA * see section below | |
| Residence permit from another EU country non-eligible for the international mobility authorization | Must apply for a French student visa in their host country in Europe through the French Consulate | |
| DEGREE-SEEKING STUDENTS | Student visa from another EU country | Must apply for a French student visa in their host country in Europe through the French Consulate |
| Permanent residence permit from another EU country (except Denmark & Ireland) | Must apply for a French residence permit in France within three months of their arrival in France, at the Prefecture, with assistance from NEOMA’s HUBs | |
| Temporary residence permit from another EU country | Must apply for a French student visa in their host country in Europe through the French Consulate |
International Mobility for Non-European Students Living & Studying in Europe
Are you a non-European student coming to NEOMA as part of an exchange programme with one of our partner universities in Europe?
If so, and you also have a residence permit (not just a visa) issued by another European Union member state, which is valid for the entire duration of your exchange in France, you can apply for an international mobility authorisation issued by the French Ministry of the Interior.
This international mobility authorisation will exempt you from applying for a visa for France.
What to do:
Please send the following documents to the HUB of your campus by e-mail, as we will have to submit your file to the French Ministry of the Interior at least one month before your arrival:
- Copy of your passport.
- Copy of your residence permit.
- Proof of financial resources for the whole period of your exchange: minimum 615€/month. This can be in the form of a sworn statement, bank statements (if you have sufficient funds on your account), or a copy of a grant certificate.
- European health insurance certificate.
- Admission letter for your exchange semester/year at NEOMA.
If you are not eligible to obtain this document, you can start your visa application on the official France-Visas website. Follow the procedure for your current country of residence.
If no specific procedure exists in your country, please contact the nearest French consulate for guidance.
All these steps must be taken at least 3 months before your arrival in France to maximize your chances of arriving in time for the beginning of classes.
Visas at a Glance
Have a look at what your visa really says
Visa Renewal
This section is for new international students at NEOMA who are living in France at the time of their admission or arrived in France through a “visa-concours”.
The renewal of your visa or residence permit must be done 4 months before its expiry date (for current residents), or within 2 months of arrival in France (for visa-concours holders).
To begin the renewal procedure, please contact your HUB 4 months before your French visa expires
- Reims Campus: hub.reims@neoma-bs.fr
- Rouen Campus: hub.rouen@neoma-bs.fr
- Paris Campus: hub.paris@neoma-bs.fr
Your passport must be valid for the entire length of your stay with us, or at least the 1st year of your studies.