Keeping to the rules - Administrative formalities
Do you want to study at the Catholic University of Lyon?Here are the steps that you need to take to comply with French rules and regulations.
Important : If you are staying for less than three months, there are no formalities to complete.You just need to bring your identity card and passport.
1. Have a valid passport or identity card
Before you leave, make sure that your passport is valid until the end of your stay.
You need your passport to enter France.
You will be asked to present your passport at the border.
Useful information: for EU citizens, an identity card is all you need.
2. Visa requirements
In addition to a passport that allows you to enter France, you must also get a visa to allow you to stay in France for the duration of your studies.
You should apply for a long stay visa, which will give you the right to a student residence permit, which is valid for one year and may be renewed.
If you are not a citizen of one of these countries, you must get a long stay visa.
To check if you need a visa, visit the web site of the French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs.
See list of french embassies and consulates 3. Residence permit
If not, you will need to apply for a residence permit when you arrive.
Residence permits are issued at the Prefecture:
Préfecture du Rhône
106, rue Pierre Corneille
69003 LYON
The International Relations Office can offer you advice and help on dealing with administrative formalities.
Websites
Droits et démarches des étrangers en France sur le site service-publicFrench embassies and consulates Directory