Renewing Your Student Visa (Titre de Séjour – Étudiant)

1. Renewal Eligibility

You must:

• Be enrolled and continuing your studies in a French higher education institution.

• Demonstrate sufficient resources (typically ≥ 615 €/month).

2. Documents for Renewal

• School enrollment certificate.

• Academic transcripts/results.

• Passport copies (all stamped pages).

• Student ID photocopy.

• Passport-size photo.

• Proof of residence in France (less than 6 months).

• Financial proof (bank statements, sponsor documents).

❗ Additional documents might be requested by prefecture authorities.

3. Process

• Apply online via ANEF (4 months to 2 months before expiration).

• You receive a récépissé (temporary receipt) valid 3 months while waiting.

• Once ready, collect your renewed student carte de séjour.

4. Key Terms

Confirmation de dépôt

• This is an official confirmation that your visa renewal application has been successfully submitted.

• Often received via email or through your ANEF account.

• Keep this document as proof of your application in case of delays.

1. Definition:

• • • Proof that your student visa renewal application has been submitted.

    • Confirms you are legally in France, but primarily as a receipt of your application.

    • Subject to approval/acceptance by the relevant préfecture
  • • Same value like a récépissé but not like an APS

2. How it differs from a récépissé:

• • • Usually does not grant work rights (depends on prefecture).

3. Travel implications:

• • • Like the attestation, API generally does NOT allow you to leave France safely and re-enter.

    • For travel abroad while waiting, you may need a visa de retour issued by the prefecture.

4. Duration:

• • Typically 3 months, may vary slightly by prefecture.

  • Before your Attstation Prolongation d'instruction expires, you must request for it to  renewed. The method of renewal depends on the préfecture.

  • Exact duration can vary by prefecture.

📌 Delays can happen; always apply early and check your prefecture’s instructions. (Student experiences show delays sometimes affect practical matters like internships.)