what is the process of gaining a student visa to study in Paris, France?
i'm in the process of setting up a study abroad trip.
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Some notes on visas for France and other Schengen countries : Schengen Visa Schengen Zone The Schengen Agreement was originally signed in 1985, but was not implemented until 10 years later in 1995. It removed the need for border control posts, allowing easy access between countries that are part of the agreement. This is a list of countries participating in the Schengen Agreement: Austria Belgium Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Italy Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Visa types The countries in the Schengen agreement have a uniform visa regime that distinguishes 4 main types of visa. In addition, specific types exist for special groups (notably, refugees and diplomats), but these are not relevant to regular travellers. Transit visa (A and B visa) Transit visa are required for non-exempt third-country nationals passing through the Schengen area. Both visa have a maximum validity of 120 hours. The holder of an A-type visa is not allowed to leave the airport transit area. The holder of a B-type visa is allowed to use overland transport for transiting purposes. The visa may be subject to routing restrictions. Short stay visa (C visa) Short stay visa are required for non-exempt third-country nationals. The same rules apply to those who are exempt from visa application; they just do not need to apply in advance, but are granted the visa (in the form of an entry stamp) upon arrival. The holder of a C-type visa is allowed to stay in the Schengen area for maximally 90 days in a 180 days period. This means you can stay in the Schengen area for at most 90 days, then leave for 91 days, then come back, etc. YOU CANNOT RENEW YOUR VISA / VISA WAIVOR BY EXITING AND RE-ENTERING IN LESS THAN 91 DAYS C-type visa can be single-entry or multiple-entry. Validity is printed on the visa. Validity may start either at the date of issuance, or at the date of first entry. This seems to depend on the issuing authority; make inquiries prior to booking flights etc. C-type visa are not extendable beyond the 90-days-within-180-days limit. Additional restrictions may be set by individual countries party to the agreement, especially concerning purpose of visit, financial means, antecedents, ailments, etc. The holder of a C-type visa has to comply with the additional requirements of each country s/he wants to enter. Long stay visa (D visa) Long stay visa are subject to regulations of the issuing state. They are not uniform Schengen visa, and come by many different names. A D-type visa is required for every stay longer than 90 days. D-type visa are not issued for purposes of tourism. Usually, D-type visa only allow the holder to reside in the issuing country. Permission to work or study has to be obtained separately, and is often a prerequisite to enter the visa application process. Typically, a D-type visa can only be applied for in the future holder's country of current residence. D-type visa only give access to the issuing country. The holder of a D-type visa is not allowed to travel around the Schengen area. Note that third-country nationals exempt from visa requirements can travel outside the country they hold a D-type visa for, but for maximally 90 days in a 180 days period. Combination visa (C+D) Combination visa are meant to give the holder of a D-type visa the possibility of moving through the Schengen area. Both parts are subject to the regulations described above. When the validity of the C-part starts, seems to depend on national regulations of the state issuing the D-part. In some cases, validity starts simultaneously with the validity of the D-part; in other cases, validity starts as soon as the holder enters another Schengen country; in still others, validity starts at the date of issuance. Make inquiries! A single transit in another Schengen state is included in the D-type visa itself. If additional transits are necessary, a combination visa is required Who needs a Schengen visa? Countries can be divided in four groups as below. This website gives an up-to-date overview of which countries are part of which group. Countries party to the Schengen agreement : See the list at the beginning of the article. Nationals from those countries and their overseas territories do not require a visa. Resident non-nationals do, in most cases. Countries subject to special provisions : For a number of countries, special provisions are made in the Schengen agreement. Nationals from those countries and territories do not require a visa. This is the case for Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein Greenland Exemptions Nationals from a number of countries do not have to apply for a C-type visa in advance. They are granted the visa upon arrival. This is t
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