Covid-19 FAQs

Can students travel from the United States to France?

• As of August 1st, 2022, all health check systems for travelers into France have been removed. More information can be found here on this French government website.
   
• Students traveling to France for longer programs of over 90 days must apply for a student visa. 
   
• Travelers should verify that they meet any safety requirements put in place by their airlines in the context of COVID-19.

How can students provide proof of vaccination?

• Since 14 March 2022, the “vaccine pass” has been lifted in France in all areas where it was previously required (cultural and leisure venues, commercial catering, professional trade shows, etc.). Similarly, the COVID certificate is no longer required as of 1 August 2022. More information can be found here on this French government website.

How has the current COVID-19 pandemic impacted the student visa application process?

• Campus France USA is accepting and reviewing Etudes en France pre-consular applications for all students with academic programs in France of over 90 days. There are no delays in review. 
   
• Currently, all VFS Centers around the country are open and accepting student visa appointments for authorized students. More information on hours and open VFS Centers can be found here.
   
• Student visa applications are being reviewed and student visas are currently being issued.
   
• To learn more about the requirements for the student visa application, please read our Student Visa Guidelines.

What if students do not see an open appointment slot on the VFS Global Center calendar?

• If students do not see an open appointment slot, they should refresh the calendar and check back several times a day. Appointments are published regularly throughout the week and also become available when cancellations occur. 
   

Should students anticipate any changes to the processing timeline or application requirements?

• Campus France USA does not anticipate any changes in the processing timeline or the application requirements for the pre-consular Etudes en France application.
   
• Regular processing (within 3 weeks) and expedite processing (within 3 business days) are both now available. 
   
• Study abroad advisors are encouraged to submit their students' applications as a batch, using the Group Mailing process, which reduced processing time to 5-7 days for the same fee. 
   
• There are no expected changes to visa processing timeline, the expected visa processing time for a long-stay student visa is 3-4 weeks (from the VFS appointment date to the date that applicants receive their visa and passport back). Students are always invited to plan ahead and apply well in advance of their program departure date. More information can be found here.

Is it possible to request a reimbursement of the Campus France fee?

• The Campus France Etudes en France application fee is non-refundable.