You are a foreigner in France holding a long-stay visa or a valid residence permit with the mention “student” and you wish to renew your residence permit? The Malekian law firm can assist you in filing your renewal application or contesting a refusal before the relevant administrative authority or, if necessary, before the competent administrative court.
What is a student residence permit?
A long-stay visa or a student residence permit allows its holder to come to France to study in an educational institution.
Foreign residents in France may apply to renew their residence permit with the prefecture of their place of residence in France.
What are the requirements for obtaining or renewing a student residence permit?
- Proof of enrollment (or registration) in a higher education or training institution
- Documentation of your most recent degree(s)
- Proof of monthly income of at least 615 euros
- Medical coverage in France
- Proof of residence in France
What documents are required to obtain or renew a student residence permit?
- Enrollment certificate issued by an educational institution in France
- Most recent diplomas obtained in France
- Proof of successful completion of the previous academic year (certificate of success, transcripts, attendance certificate, etc.)
- Proof of monthly income of at least 615 euros
- Certificate of health insurance coverage for the duration of the stay
- Valid long-stay visa or student residence permit
- Proof of identity
- Proof of nationality
- Proof of residence
- Sworn statement of non-polygamy (if married and from a country allowing polygamy)
What are the reasons for refusal of a student residence permit?
The relevant prefecture may refuse a student residence permit. Indicatively, the most common reasons for refusal are:
- Non-authenticity of the civil status document produced by the foreigner (e.g. errors or omissions on the document, lack of mandatory information, etc.)
- Failure to meet one or more of the necessary conditions for obtaining a student residence permit • Threat to public order (e.g. in case of conviction in France)
- etc.
How to contest a refusal of a student residence permit?
Appeals against the refusal of a student residence permit can be made at two levels: a gracieous or hierarchical administrative appeal and/or a judicial appeal before the competent administrative court.
