France long-stay study visa (VLS) from Algeria
Last verified: June 2026 (Campus France source)
Which visa do you need to study in France for more than 90 days from Algeria?
For studies of more than 90 days, you need a long-stay visa (VLS), preceded by the mandatory Études en France (Campus France) procedure. Algeria specific: under the 1968 accord, Algerians get a VLS (not a VLS-TS) then apply for a residence permit on arrival. Funds ≈ €615/month required. Fee ≈ €99. Note: OuiVisa assists with the visa and Campus France; the residence permit is referred to a licensed adviser.
Official source: france-visas.gouv.fr
At a glance
- Who for
- Studies > 90 days
- Document
- Long-stay visa (VLS)
- Prior procedure
- Études en France (Campus France)
- Algeria specific
- VLS + residence permit (1968 accord)
- Funds
- ≈ €615/month
- Work allowed
- Limited to 50% (Algerian students)
- Fee
- ≈ €99
- Residence permit
- On arrival (residency — referred to adviser)
Required documents
- Valid passport
- Études en France (Campus France) confirmation + institution acceptance
- Proof of funds (≈ €615/month)
- Proof of accommodation in France
- Health insurance
- Standard photo
- Diplomas and transcripts
- Statement of purpose / study plan
How to apply, step by step
- 1Create your Études en France (Campus France) file
Mandatory procedure before the visa application.
- 2Get the institution's acceptance
Validated enrolment / pre-enrolment.
- 3Gather funds and accommodation
≈ €615/month + proof of accommodation.
- 4Submit the long-stay visa application at Capago
With Campus France confirmation; fee ≈ €99.
- 5On arrival: residence permit
Residency step — referred to a licensed adviser.
Fees
| Long-stay study visa (VLS) | ≈ €99 |
| Études en France (Campus France) procedure | fees vary |
| Required funds | ≈ €615/month |
Indicative fees: study VLS ≈ €99, funds ≈ €615/month, plus the Campus France procedure. The long-stay visa is an immigration matter; the residence permit is referred to a licensed adviser. Confirm on campusfrance.org and france-visas.gouv.fr.
Frequently asked questions
Do Algerians get a VLS-TS?
No. Under the 1968 accord, Algerians get a regular VLS then apply for a residence permit on arrival.
Is the Campus France procedure mandatory?
Yes for Algeria, before any long-stay study visa application.
What funds must I prove?
About €615/month for the duration of studies.
Can I work while studying?
Algerian students' work is limited to 50% of the annual duration; this is regulatory — referred to a licensed adviser.
Does OuiVisa handle the residence permit?
No. OuiVisa assists the Campus France + visa file; the residence permit is referred to a licensed adviser.
What fees?
Long-stay study visa ≈ €99 (excluding Campus France and tuition).
Studying in France for more than 90 days?
A OuiVisa partner agency assists your Campus France file and long-stay visa, and refers the residence permit.
Find a partner agencyVisa application assistance — short and long stay, including study. OuiVisa does not provide immigration advice, residency, family reunification, work-permit or settlement services; for these we refer you to a licensed adviser. Visa issuance is at the consular authority's discretion; approval is not guaranteed.