STEP 3 I receive the confirmation message from Campus France USA and make an appointment with my assigned consulate

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1 Campus France USA 101 All students who wish to study in France more than 90 days must follow the Campus France procedure before applying for a visa. Every year, we get many questions regarding the Campus France procedure. We are hoping this message cuts down on confusion and processing time for you and our office. Campus France s process and the visa application process are distinct from each other. Please keep this in mind as it may be in your best interest to submit your Campus France application as soon as possible. The 3 STEP Campus France USA process STEP 1 I create my Etudes en France account and I submit my online application STEP 2 I mail the required paperwork to Campus France USA STEP 3 I receive the confirmation message from Campus France USA and make an appointment with my assigned consulate Page 1

2 What documents do I need to submit online? Applicants are required to scan and upload: A headshot (format: JPG, size: 50Ko max), An official photo ID: passport, state ID, driver s license (format: JPG, size: 300Ko max), An official acceptance letter (format: JPG, size: 300Ko max). The official acceptance letter must include the following: Your full name Institutional letterhead Exact start and end dates (day, month, and year) of the academic program you are participating in Full contact information for the individual issuing the offer or acknowledgment Signature or stamp Full address of the institution which will host the program in France Important note on official documents We do not allow applicants to submit an unofficial of their acceptance. Please keep this in mind as you prepare your application. An incomplete file delays the entire process. Page 2

3 STEP 1 I create my Etudes en France account and I submit my online application 1) Go to usa.campusfrance.org and register to Etudes en France Page 3

4 2) Select English at the top right corner of the screen and then Register Page 4

5 3) Select Espace Campus France USA Page 5

6 4) Select EN (to switch into English) at the top left corner of the screen 5) Fill out the form carefully In order to receive the documents required for your visa application, it is mandatory you accept to receive information related to your file in your personal inbox 6) Click Create an account Page 6

7 7) Go to your inbox, click on the link to activate your account and create a password 8) Now you can login to your Etudes en France account Page 7

8 9) Go to Study-abroad/exchange/dual-degree program, specialty program, PhD USXX-XXXXX is your personal reference number John DOE Campus France USA USXX-XXXXX Page 8

9 10) Go to I am a study-abroad/exchange/dual-degree student John DOE Campus France USA USXX-XXXXX Page 9

10 11) Provide the program information and click Register John DOE Campus France USA USXX-XXXXX Where do you study in the United States? Where will you study in France? Option 1: The program has been registered in the system by your study-abroad advisor, therefore the description automatically shows up. Option 2: The program hasn t been registered in the system by your study-abroad advisor and you have to fill out this section manually. Write a short essay about your motivations to study in France Page 10

11 12) Upload your official acceptance letter (format: JPG, size: 300Ko max) Page 11

12 13) Check the attachment and click Register to submit the program information Check if the letter is legible Page 12

13 14) Go to Personal information Page 13

14 15) Go to Personal information Option 1 Your program has been previously registered by your study-abroad advisor, the Education and professional experience and Language skills sections automatically appear complete, therefore you are exempt from filling out both these sections. Go to Personal information. John DOE Campus France USA USXX-XXXXX John DOE Campus France USA USXX-XXXXX Option 2 Your program has not been previously registered by your study-abroad advisor, all sections appear incomplete. Go to Personal information. Page 14

15 16) Fill out Personal information Upload your headshot Format: JPG; size: 50Ko Upload your photo ID Format: JPG; size: 300Ko max Page 15

16 If you are exempt from filling the Education and professional experience and Language skills sections, please go directly to section 19 17) Fill out Education and professional experience 18) The resume is optional for study-abroad students, skip this section Select A year of higher education and click Add to enter your college information Select the current school year and the option Current program, I will fill out scores and supportive documents later in order to be exempt from providing college transcripts which are not required for study-abroad students Page 16

17 18) Fill out Language skills Click Modify to specify your level of proficiency in both French and English Page 17

18 19) Check if all the sections are complete John DOE Campus France USA USXX-XXXXX Page 18

19 20) Go to Confirm the information and submit the application John DOE Campus France USA USXX-XXXXX Page 19

20 21) Submit your application Page 20

21 STEP 2 I mail the required paperwork to Campus France USA Applicants are required to send via postal mail the following: The admission form (print it out on the next page) A photocopy of the official acceptance letter The processing fee in the form of: o A copy of the online payment receipt (to pay online, click here) OR o A money order of $180 made out to MCUFEU. Please make sure you write your name and Campus France identification number (USXX-XXXX) on your money order. You can purchase one at your local U.S. post office, in a bank, or at the offices of Money Gram, Western Union or Currency Exchange. Any alteration to the money order (i.e. Whiteout) will render it unacceptable + a photocopy of the money order. Send the documents in the same envelope to the following address: Campus France USA 4101 Reservoir Road NW Washington, D.C Page 21

22 Admission Form Please print, fill out and mail this form along with the required documents to Campus France USA Campus France ID #: US Last Name:. First Name:.. University:.. Program:.. Start date:.. End date:. Page 22

23 STEP 3 I receive the confirmation message from Campus France USA and I make an appointment with my assigned consulate Within 3 weeks after Campus France has received your postal mail, and if your file is complete, a notification will be sent to the you provided enabling you to book an appointment online with your assigned French consulate. The two documents from Campus France USA you need to print out for your visa appointment are: The stating your Campus France fee has been processed The stating your Campus France application has been processed Page 23