Study
and works
Permits in Paris
EU citizens have the right to work
and study in France without a visa. Other wishing to study in France
for more than three months must apply for a student visa (47US$) and
will need proof of admission to a French university, proof of financial
independence, proof of residence (a gas or electric bill or a letter
from your landlord), a medical certificate issued by a doctor approved
by the French consulate, and proof of medical insurance. Foreigners
studying in france must apply for a residence permit within two months
of their arrival. Non-EU citizens wishing to work in france must have a
firm offer of employment before applying for a long-stay visa 593US$),
your employer should send you an official work contract, which must be
presented upon arrival in france. Non-EU citizens must also apply to
the prefecture of police for a residence permit within eight days of
arrival. International students looking for part-time work (up to 20
hours per week) can apply for provisional work authorization, upon
completing their first academic year in a french university. For au
pair, scientific researchers, and teaching assistants, special rules
apply. Check with your local consulate.
Studying in Paris
French
Universities
American
programs
Language
schools
