Paris Campus

IMPORTANT NOTICE:  This information is provided as a general guide to study in France. However, every applicant should consult with the relevant French authorities or websites to verify what they require to study in France.  Student visa or immigration policies are subject to change and it is the responsibility of each applicant to Schiller International University, Paris to ensure they comply with all immigration guidelines.

VISA-CARTE DE SÉJOUR

A. Before arrival in Paris:

In order to enter France as a student, non EU-candidates must go to the French consulate of their country and present all required documents included admission letter from Schiller International University to apply for the student visa . For information on the necessary documents that students have to present upon request of a student visa for France, as well as the exact address of the nearest French Consulate from the student’s country:

http://www.diplomatie.fr/venir/visas/index.asp?anglais

Students can also contact their own embassy in France.

http://www.expatries.diplomatie.fr/repdipfr.asp

Please note that students who come to France on a short-stay (tourist) visa, cannot change this to a long-stay visa while in France.

Have your student visa before arriving in France (for non-EU citizens)!.

B. In Paris:

Upon arrival in Paris students are required to obtain a carte de séjour.

http://www.interieur.gouv.fr/rubriques/b/b2_vos_demarches/b22_CERFA/index htrnl/20-3243.pdf

In order to get a “Carte de Séjour”, you must present a set of documents to prove that you are a student at SIU Paris:

- Valid passport or valid identity card except for EU nationals plus photocopies,

- Long-stay (more than 3 months) student visa (unless Swiss and EU citizens),

- A paper justifying your regular entry into the French territory (f.e. a visa).

- Official Birth Certificate, translated into French by a translator approved by French Tribunals (original plus photocopies)

- Official proof of address in Paris (such as telephone or electricity bill, insurance policy, rent contract or housing insurance policy or the so-called “attestation d’hébergement -housing certificate- issued by the student’s landlord, the student’s host or the director of the student residence where the student lives. The Paris campus can povide you with the housing certificate forms.

- Proof of enrolment ( “certificat de scolarité”) issued by the Paris registrar once you have paid your tuition fees and the relevant request has been approved by the bursar.

- 3 Identity photos: black and white, 3.5 X 4.5 cm, recent and bareheaded, and

- Financial guarantee from person/s providing funds, with notarised signature in French or with French translation ( original plus copy).

STUDENT IDENTITY (” I.D. “) CARD

All students are advised to request a student ” I.D. ” Card at the time of registration. The student should have this card available for presentation upon request by members of the Schiller International University Administration. In addition, a student ” I.D. ” Card permits reduced entry into museums and other Cultural Centers.

INSURANCE

In order to obtain your residence permit (” Carte de Séjour “), you must produce proof that you are either covered by the French Social Security system or that you have arranged for individual medical coverage. This is called ” couverture sociale “. The documentation required is a certificate from the insurance company which sets forth: – the company’s name and the fact it is an insurance company (” raison sociale “) – your name and civil status (” état civil “) – the duration ofthe insurance policy – the risks covered (your insurance policy must cover at least doctor and hospital bills)