Study in France from India: Études en France, funds and visa
I want to study in France from India in September 2027. What is the Études en France procedure, how much money must I show each month, and when do applications open?
From India, a long-stay student visa for France starts with the mandatory Études en France procedure run by Campus France. From 1 August 2026 the minimum resources a student must show rose to €877.50 a month, up from €615. France-Visas shows an indicative visa fee of €50 for Études en France countries such as India. For first-year bachelor's places through the DAP route, the 2027/28 cycle opened on 1 October 2026, universities reply before 30 April 2027 and students answer before 31 May 2027.
This page may be out of date. It was due for a re-check on 30 November 2026. Confirm every rule with the official source before acting on it.
As of 31 October 2026: we re-read every figure here on the official page linked next to it (the France-Visas fee on 30 October). Governments revise these amounts, often once a year, so open the official page again before you pay or apply.
At a glance
- Minimum resources
- €877.50 a month from 1 August 2026 (previously €615)[1]
- First step from India
- The Études en France procedure is mandatory for a long-stay student visa[1]
- Visa fee
- €50 (indicative) for Études en France countries; €99 for others[3]
- When to apply for the visa
- As soon as you have unconditional acceptance, and at least three months before the course starts[1]
- Master's route
- Students from Études en France countries, India included, apply through Études en France, not Mon Master[5]
Monthly resources a student must show
First-year bachelor's places, 2027/28
Indicative visa fee
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| DAP registrations open | 1 October 2026 |
| Universities reply | Before 30 April 2027 |
| You accept a place | Before 31 May 2027 |
| Parcoursup (other first-year routes) | Opens December 2026; registration January to March 2027 |
From Campus France's Études en France page. Master's programmes set their own dates: Université Paris-Saclay, for example, admits on its own platform first and then you complete the Études en France file (Paris-Saclay).[4]
- Create your file on the Études en France portal and apply to programmes there (or, for some master's courses, on the university platform first).
- Attend the academic interview if Campus France asks; bring originals of every document.
- Once you hold unconditional acceptance, apply on france-visas.gouv.fr and book the visa appointment, at least three months before the course starts.
Source[1]
ENIC-NARIC France, part of France Éducation international, issues attestations comparing foreign diplomas with French ones, which you can ask for when continuing studies. It requires that the diploma is recognised by the authorities of the country that issued it.[7]
We found no national English score for the French student visa. Your language level goes into the Études en France file, and each programme sets the level it wants, so read the course page.[1]
Tips and tricks
- Use the new €877.50 monthly figure: anything prepared against the old €615 is now short.[1]
- Take original documents to the Campus France interview, not just copies.[1]
- For a master's, check whether the university wants its own application first; Paris-Saclay does.[6]
- The France-Visas fee is marked indicative; confirm it on the portal when you book.
Questions people ask
How much money is needed for a French student visa in 2026?
Campus France India says the minimum rose to €877.50 a month from 1 August 2026, replacing €615 a month.[1]
Is Études en France compulsory for Indian students?
Yes for a long-stay student visa. Campus France India calls it the mandatory first step. It is not needed for a short stay under 90 days.[1]
What is the French student visa fee for Indians?
France-Visas shows €50 for countries with the Études en France procedure, which includes India, and marks the amount as indicative.[3]
When do applications open for France 2027?
For first-year bachelor's places through the DAP route, registrations opened on 1 October 2026. Universities reply before 30 April 2027.[4]
Connected pages
- Uses data from · Study abroadStudent visa funds by country: official figures with a rupee converterThe money each government asks students to show, from UK to France, with source and date, and a converter to rupees at RBI's published rate.
- Related · Study abroadStudy abroad intake and deadline calendar: a month-by-month back-planPick a country and intake to get a printable month-by-month plan built back from official university and government dates, each with its source.
- Related · Study abroadStudy in Germany from India: APS, blocked account and deadlinesGermany student visa from India: blocked account €11,904 a year, APS certificate, €75 visa fee, English proof rules and semester deadlines, sourced.
Official and partner links
- Form helpPassport-size photo resizer on CorrectForm (opens in a new tab)
- Official bodyCampus France India
Sources
- Long stay student visa, Campus France India (French government agency). Accessed 31 October 2026.
- France visa: important announcement, Campus France India (French government agency). Accessed 31 October 2026.
- Student visa, France-Visas, Government of France. Accessed 30 October 2026.
- Applying: the Études en France procedure, Campus France. Accessed 31 October 2026.
- Applying to higher education in France, Campus France. Accessed 31 October 2026.
- International students applying for a master's degree, Université Paris-Saclay. Accessed 31 October 2026.
- Why request an attestation, France Éducation international (ENIC-NARIC France). Accessed 8 October 2026.
Found an error or a newer rule? Tell us through the corrections page. Updated 31 October 2026.