France•EuropeStudent Trainee Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
14-28 days
Application Fee
99 EUR
Stay Duration
Duration of training placement
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Visa for students completing professional work placements as part of academic training. Short-stay (under 90 days) or long-stay (over 90 days) options available.
The student trainee visa is for students undertaking professional work placements as part of their educational training. This includes internships, practicum placements, and vocational training. The visa type depends on the placement duration.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Savings
615 EUR
Personal
Passport Validity
3 months
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Professional
Required Skills
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid for entire placement period
Training agreement
Tri-partite agreement between student, institution, and host company
Enrollment certificate
From educational institution
Host company information
Company details and contact information
Health insurance
If placement over 90 days
OptionalFinancial proof
For EU cooperation programs: not required. Others may need proof
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Advantages
- Allows practical training in France
- EU cooperation programs exempt from financial proof
- Recognized training pathway
- Flexible duration based on placement length
Considerations
- Limited to training period
- Requires formal training agreement
- No work rights outside training
- Cannot transition to regular employment visa
Application Process
Arrange training
Secure training placement with French company or institution
Obtain training agreement
Get tri-partite training agreement signed
Determine visa type
Check if placement exceeds 90 days
Apply for visa
Submit application at French consulate
Provide documents
Include training agreement and enrollment proof
Pay fee
EUR 99 for long-stay or EUR 90 for short-stay
Await decision
2-4 weeks processing
Application Forms
Student Trainee Visa Application
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