To find general information and to submit and track your application, log on to France-visas, the official website for visa application to France.
Student visas
If you wish to study in France for more than 90 days, you may have to apply for a long-stay student visa.
Complete the visa wizard to learn if you need a visa to study in France.
If you need a long-stay student visa, registration on the Etudes en France (EEF) platform is mandatory for Canadian citizens and residents, before applying for a visa on France-Visas.
For more information on Etudes en France, please read this page: "How to apply for your visa if you have been accepted into a French higher education program?"
No visa obligation for European students
If you are a citizen of a European Economic Area country (European Union country (EU), Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein) or Switzerland, you do not need a student visa to study or carry out an internship in France. You may freely enter French territory regardless of the length of your stay or your studies.
On the other hand, you must have a health and maternity insurance and sufficient financial resources to meet your needs during your stay.
Short-stay visas
If you wish to study in France less than 90 days:
- Depending on your citizenship, you may be required to apply for a short-stay visa (check with the visa wizard)
- If you hold a Canadian citizenship, you do not need a visa to stay less than 90 days in the Schengen Area (of which France is a member).
