Study in France

The extended student visa, VLS-TS étudiant (Visa de Long Séjour valant Titre de Séjour), serves as your residence permit after validation and allows you to work up to 964 hours per year while studying.

Additionally, after graduating, you can apply for the Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour (APS), which lets you stay in France for up to 12 months to find a graduate-level job.

To improve your chances of staying and working in France, start building your professional network through internships and part-time work during your studies.

Once you secure a job, you can apply for a long-term work permit, such as the Passeport Talent, if you meet the requirements.

VLS-TS étudiant Key Facts

• Duration: Valid for the length of your study programme and renewable where required.
• Work rights: Up to 964 hours per year, approximately 20 hours per week during academic terms.
• Eligibility: You must have an offer from a recognised French university and meet the financial and visa requirements.
• What you can work while studying: Part-time employment in any sector within the annual work limit.

APS Key Facts

• Duration: Up to 12 months after graduation.
• Work rights: Full-time work while searching for a graduate-level job.
• Eligibility: You must have completed a suitable qualification at a recognised French university.
• Next step: Once you secure a position, you can switch to a long-term work permit or the Passeport Talent, depending on your role and eligibility.