France Student Visa from Pakistan
A practical step-by-step guide for Pakistani students, from choosing a French institution and completing the Études en France process to the visa application and arrival in France.
Studies lasting more than three months generally require a long-stay student visa.
🎓 Complete Student Visa Process
Choose your course and institution
Choose an appropriate French higher-education program and check its admission requirements.
Use the Études en France procedure
Pakistan participates in the Études en France procedure, so follow the applicable EEF process for your studies.
Obtain admission or enrolment confirmation
Obtain the admission and enrolment documentation required for your student visa application.
Prepare proof of financial resources
For applications submitted from 1 August 2026, France-Visas currently states a minimum resources threshold of €877.50 per month. Always recheck the current amount when applying.
Prepare the documents shown by France-Visas
Use the official France-Visas visa wizard to generate the checklist that applies to your situation.
Complete the France-Visas application
Complete the official France-Visas application and prepare your supporting file.
Arrange your appointment in Pakistan
Follow the official France-Visas Pakistan instructions for arranging your visa appointment.
Attend the interview and biometrics
Attend your appointment with the required documents and complete the interview and biometric process.
Track the application and wait for the decision
Apply well in advance and monitor your application through the official tracking process.
After approval, prepare for France
Check your visa and prepare your accommodation, travel and important supporting documents.
Complete the required formalities after arrival
If your visa is a VLS-TS, complete the required online validation after arriving in France.
PakPardes does not guarantee admission or visa approval. Verify important information through official French sources.
🏛️ Official France Resources
Use these official resources for current student requirements:
France Student Visa ↗ France-Visas Pakistan ↗ Études en France ↗ Campus France ↗