How much money do I have to show each month for my French student visa, and what other costs apply?
Indian students typically show EUR 877.50 a month for a French student visa, up from EUR 615 until August 2026. Other costs include a EUR 50 visa fee through Campus France, EUR 150 for validation and EUR 105 for CVEC. Check the official pages before you plan.
Indian students apply for a long-stay student visa called the VLS-TS, and the funds you must show are typically EUR 877.50 (approx INR 93,594) for each month of study. Until August 2026 the figure was EUR 615 (approx INR 65,596) a month, and it is now linked to France's minimum wage.
Costs and Rules After Your Offer
| Item | Amount or rule |
|---|---|
| Visa fee through Campus France | EUR 50 (approx INR 5,333), lower than the usual EUR 99 (approx INR 10,559) |
| Funds you must show | EUR 877.50 (approx INR 93,594) for each month of study |
| Visa validation after you arrive | EUR 150 (approx INR 15,999), done online within 3 months |
| Student life contribution (CVEC) | EUR 105 (approx INR 11,199) for 2026 to 2027 |
| Part-time work limit | 964 hours a year |
Order of Steps
- After your Campus France interview, fill in your visa form on France-Visas.
- Visit a VFS centre to give your fingerprints.
- After you land in France, validate your visa online within three months.
There is no promised processing time, so it is better not to book flights too early.
My Advice
Start your funds paperwork as soon as you accept an offer, since money is where many visa files run into trouble. Leave a comfortable gap between your offer and your first day of class, and check the official pages for the latest amounts for the 2027 or 2028 intake.
Cash income, business income or no ITR?
See whether your funds and documents will pass the France visa check.
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