FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - students

• Where can I find the attestation/EeF certificate? 

EEF validation certificate can be downloaded once the EEF file received validation. 

The student must download it and present it along with a proof of payment of EEF fees to obtain a student visa appointment to AEG.

 

• Can we apply for work visa after Masters?

Duration is one year maximum and it’s only for master’s level, for a student who’s seeking positions within his/her field of study.

 

• How to get my PhD visa?

The "researcher-talent passport" long-stay visa allows to pursue a doctorate, conduct research or teach in France. It may be renewed in the form of a multi-year residency permit. The student does not apply through Etudes en France.

 

• Can you travel with a "researcher-talent passport" long-stay visa?

The situation varies according to the length of your visa and the validation procedure associated with it.

With a multi-entry "researcher-talent passport" VLS-TS valid for one year, you can travel freely within the Schengen area during the first three months following your entry in France. After three months, you must have your visa validated online.
 With a "researcher-talent passport" visa, you can freely enter and leave the Schengen area during the first three months following your entry in France. Beyond that, you will have to have your residency permit to travel outside of France.

 

• Which level should I apply (Master 1 or Master 2)

The university will decide depending on their own academic requirements.

 

• How to get a refund on the EeF fees, and am I applicable?

EEF fees are not refundable. 

Only scholarship holders from the French government and from the European Commission can request a reimbursement for their visa fees. The student must ask for it.

 

• Do I have to repay the fees if my Visa gets rejected?

Student will pay reduced fees at the embassy when they paid for EEF fees. Campus France Pakistan will not validate a second application if the file is re-submitted to the same school within the same academic year (September to June). If the student applies to a different school, the candidate will pay the fees again.

 

• What’s the earliest/latest I can apply for visa?

The student is strongly encouraged to apply for his visa through EEF, 6 months ahead the intake in France.

The student has to upload the file on EEF 60 days minimum before the date of intake mentioned on the admission letter. Otherwise Campus France Pakistan will consider that the student abandons the application.

 

• Should I pay EEF Fee again if I apply for another admission directly outside the choices from EEF? 

No, if it’s during the same academic year (September to July).

 

• What is the timeline of validation of a file from Campus France Pakistan?

Campus France Pakistan reviews EeF files on a daily basis. Typically, file validation takes 2-3 days. However, due to the high volume of applications, your file may take longer to process. Please be patient and wait for a response from Campus France Pakistan regarding your application.

 

• Should we select a program on EeF marked by “Closed by Establishment”?

In this case, please reach out to the relevant university and inquire about the status of the specific program.

 

• What should the passport's validity be when applying for EeF?

Your passport must have at least 15 months of validity since the start of your intake in France. 

 

• Where should I upload Recommendation Letters and is it necessary to upload it?

You can upload your recommendation letters in the same section where you upload your other educational documents. It is mandatory to upload them if required by your school.

 

• Do we get an NOC after Campus France candidature interview?

Campus France Pakistan will not issue any NOC after the candidature interview. However, universities will begin notifying students about admission confirmation by the end of April/May 2025.

 

• When will the universities response for admission confirmation over our EeF candidature applications?  

Universities will begin notifying students about admission confirmation by the end of April 2025.

 

• Is it possible to get admission solely for a language program?

Please review the specific program requirements for admission. If you meet the criteria listed on the program's website, you may apply for the language program in France.