France Erasmus Internship Visa Application Process

France Erasmus Internship Visa Application Process

Erasmus+ is an international program that enables students and academics to gain experience by participating in education and internship programs in different countries through cooperation between higher education institutions.

Erasmus programs last between 2 months and 12 months for university students and between 2 weeks and 2 months for those receiving vocational training. People who will participate in the Erasmus program in France must obtain one of the different visa types depending on the duration of their program.

Which Visa Should I Get for Erasmus+ in France?

The visa required for France Erasmus+ varies depending on the program chosen. Programs last between 2 and 12 months for university students and recent university graduates, and between 2 weeks and 12 months for vocational training students and recent graduates of vocational training programs.

The applicant must apply for a short-term or long-term visa, taking into account the duration of the program he/she will attend. For programs of 3 months or less, the person must obtain a short-term France visa, and for programs of more than 3 months, a long-term France visa.

What are the France Erasmus Internship Visa Requirements?

France Erasmus internship visa requirements are listed below.

• The individual must be accepted into an internship program within the scope of Erasmus+.
• The individual must have a valid passport.
• The individual must have sufficient financial resources to continue his/her trip and to return to his/her country at the end of the trip.
• The individual must provide sufficient evidence that he/she will return to his/her home country at the end of the trip.
• The individual must have a clean criminal record.
• The individual must not have had any previous visa violations.
• The individual is required to provide biometric information records.

How to Apply for a France Erasmus Internship Visa?

France Erasmus internship visa applications are the same for both short and long term programs. The individual who will apply for an Erasmus visa must first fill out the application form online at https://france-visas.gouv.fr and then make an appointment at the intermediary institution application center to complete the application. The individual must submit their documents, provide their biometric information and pay the visa fee at the intermediary institution visa center on the appointment day. The visa application status can be tracked online on the France-Visas website. The applicant will receive an email update and a text message when their passport is returned to the visa application center.

What are the Required Documents for the France Erasmus Internship Visa?

The documents required for the France Erasmus internship visa are listed below.

• Passport: A passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of the trip, is not older than 10 years and has 2 blank pages is required.
• France Erasmus visa application form: The application form appropriate for the duration of travel must be filled out online at https://france-visas.gouv.fr.
• Photo: Two biometric photographs must be submitted.
• Internship contract: The internship contract, which is a ready-made form, must be filled out and declared by providing all necessary information.
• Accommodation information: Information or reservations regarding the applicant's accommodation for the duration of the Erasmus program must be submitted.
• Travel health insurance: You must have travel health insurance valid for the entire period you will spend in France or just for the first three months.

Although the documents listed are the standard documents requested for France Erasmus visa applications, the requested documents may vary depending on the duration of the program and from country to country, and additional documents may be requested.

What Should the Internship Agreement Be Like for the France Erasmus+ Visa?

The internship contract for the France Erasmus+ visa is a ready-made form and must be completed in full in French. In addition to supporting documents regarding the person's personal situation, the internship contract signed between the person, the educational institution and the host in France must be submitted in the visa application. The internship contract must be approved by the French authorities upon request of the inviting institution.

The internship contract visual for the France Erasmus visa is below.

Do I Need to Submit Proof of Financial Adequacy for the France Erasmus Internship Visa?

No, there is no need to provide proof of financial capacity for the France Erasmus internship visa. While interns are normally required to provide proof of financial capacity, since Erasmus is an EU program, there is no need to provide proof of financial capacity for the visa application.

As proof of financial means for internship visas, applicants must be able to prove that they receive at least €615, the equivalent of the basic monthly maintenance allowance paid to French government scholarship holders. If the placement exceeds two months, the allowance paid to the individual by the company will be taken into account when assessing their financial situation. Interns participating in an EU cooperation programme or an intergovernmental programme do not need to prove their financial means when applying for a French internship visa.

How Much Does a France Erasmus Internship Visa Cost?

The France Erasmus internship visa fee is 80 euros for short-term visas and 99 euros for long-term visas.

How Long Does a France Erasmus+ Visa Last?

The France Erasmus+ visa can be granted for a maximum of 12 months, as the programs last a maximum of 12 months.