Visa Validation (OFII): Mandatory Procedure for International Students

Have you just arrived in France with a Long-Stay Visa serving as a Residence Permit (VLS-TS)? It is essential to validate your visa within 3 months of your arrival to regularize your status in France. This validation is crucial to benefit from social security, work, and travel freely.

Required Documents:

✔️ Your passport (page with the visa and entry stamp in France)
✔️ A French address (proof of residence: housing certificate, bill, rental contract…)
✔️ A payment method (bank card or electronic tax stamp of €50)
✔️ A valid email address to receive your validation certificate

Why is this validation important?

• Legal residence: Without this validation, your visa becomes invalid.

• Access to social security: Essential to get reimbursement for medical expenses.

• Work eligibility: You can work up to 964 hours per year.

• Travel: You can travel outside France and return without any issues.

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