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feguson123:
Hello friends I just got admission for a master programme and the school fees stated in the letter is €6000 for the program that my admission will be validated when I pay half of the fee i.e. For one semester does this mean I should pay my fees before applying for study visa?secondly im sponsoring myself I have a job .can u guys guide me properly on the steps for the application?

Send me a mail. Yes you will have to pay a part of your fees.

amofum:
Is there anyone in France who can help me collect a package from UPS and forward to CROUS via local mail? UPS has held my package for over a week in France, saying they can make delivery to the CROUS office address. This is an exigency if I'm to meet up with September's resumption date.

My Whatsapp contact is on my signature, save a soul.

Send me a mail

electromagnito:
How much be visa fee.......

Those that did recently can help answer. I spend approximately 40k. About 37k thereabout

paulodangelo:
Hello guys. One more tiny winny issue. HOW MUCH DOES ONE NEED AS BANK STATEMENT TO MAKE THE VISA APPLICATION GO THROUGH. I'M HEARING YOU NEED TO HAVE THE AMOUNT FOR THE DURATION OF YOUR STAY AND MINE IS 3 YEARS. Even America no dey give this kind requirement Na. My sponsor has approximately 11, 000USD in local currency convertion. Will it work or is not enough? Help a bruva abeg.

Guy go n apply. That's enough

eveees:
I thought French students Visa takes 15 working days. from my observation here they attend faster to Erasmus scholars. please anyone in the house that has gotten visa recently that is not Erasmus scholar. how long did it take?

It's not peculiar to Erasmus. People get visa in 7days. It depends on what you submit and what confirmation they need to make. For me it took 3weeks, more than 15days because they had to call me n my company almost 3times

whitetiger511:
sure.

You can send me a mail on ozuemanthony@yahoo.com

[quote author=whitetiger511 post=58304623]yes I did too, don't think its compulsory.

but if you can secure accommodation before you come,that will help you settle in easier, you don't want to combine classes, plus homesickness, language barrier and homelessness. [/quote

So you said it all. Please I would love to have a private chat with you. Just friendly chat�

blunts007:
I've got money and I want to move and people are hiding information here even @Whittiger511

No one is hiding information. We can only respond based on what we know. No one would like to give an information he/she is not sure of

Neuroscientist:
Thank you for your reply. I am fully funded, do I still need to show accommodation attestation?

Funded through campus France?? If not, I'll advice to get accommodation attestation but I know people who got their visa without the accommodation attestation

Neuroscientist:
Hello everybody! I am new on the forum. I just received an Erasmus Mundus scholarship to study in France (1st year) then Netherlands or Germany (2nd year) .
I have a couple of questions:
1. How fast is VFS Abuja?
2. Kindly post a direct link to how I can reserve airline tickets . God bless!

Go to Lagos.
Use Turkish airline website to make a reservation which is free and last up to one week. You just do the reservation the morning of your interview and if possible submit your documents to vfs same day

electromagnito:
Guys I need help m using a company account for my study visa..... Is it safe

No idea

lipstxck:
Took your advice, I'd apply through lagos. Please what kind of questions are asked during the interview and does it affect the visa decision/process?

Ask dose that did recently. It's a young guy Rabiu that will interview you. You are being recorded and it's sent to the embassy. For me they asked normal questions like tell me about yourself, your course of study, y such course, y France, and plans after the studies

lipstxck:
Please where did you apply, Lagos or Abuja? I've been trying to get an interview date in abj since last week

If u can go to Lagos nice, Saran, the lady in Abuja dey always form busy

sadoz:
It's ok....I submitted 11weeks before my date of travel. I got the visa 8weeks before my travel date

Okay. It's on track then. Congratulations

sadoz:
To God's glory I just got my visa delivered. I don't think it's true that visa are not issued until close to travel date. Best wishes.

Congratulations. Was it more than 10weeks before the stated time for you to resume?? Then I dint know about that

lipstxck:
Hello all,

Thank you for all the input in this thread, it has been really helpful. Please I have a couple of questions concerning the student visa documents

1. I finally got my accommodation attestation after over a month of headache but now the actual documents states my name, the address of the residence, monthly rent and the date of the beginning of my tenancy (aug 15 2017). it doesn't however state the duration of the course as the visa checklist states. Is this going to be a problem?
2. If I do my preliminary interview at the CampusFrance Abuja office, do I still have to go through VFS?
3. Is the proof of payment of course fees compulsory? My tuition is €256 and I checked the university's website and there is nowhere to pay fees.

Thank you in advance for all your help!!!
@whitetiger511 @ogatboy please help, thanks

@Whitetiger511 has answered already. Sorry for late response because I'm really busy. For the fees, it's mostly paid when you arrive in France except for those school where their fees are above 1000euro and installment payments are allowed. All the best.

Vandasar:
Dear Team,

Thank you so much for informative post. you guys rock!!!. I and my wife intend visiting belguim in for 7 days. I and my wife are both bankers and have worked over 4 years now. I earn a little 200k every month why she earns 90k. we both have an average of N10m turnover in 6 months and also N3m in fixed deposit which runs every six months. I have also paid for my hotel, mode of transportation through out my stay a well as all the six tourist attractions we plan to see. please is there anything one can suggest that might help?

Suggestion in terms of what?? Places to visit or ...

[quote author=Noylax post=57934313]Yeah I'm looking for degree program[/quote
Okay. I have no idea

sadoz:
Well I went through campus France and vfs subsequently...no one raised any eyebrows. My prog told me to go ahead with visa applications. Wasn't aware of the 10weeks stuff!!! Also the prog stated on my award certificate I must be in France by August ending at d latest.

French student visa takes about one to three weeks

sadoz:
Waoh does it mean I won't get a feedback on my application till August...I submitted my application on the 6th of June for studies starting in September. I am an Erasmus Mundus Scholar by the way!....

Did u go through campus France? You would have known that submission for studies is never before 10weeks to resumption of studies

@lalastical and other mod we need part 4

Noylax:
I mean Oversea French country Not Africa

Well it's only France except you are looking for a degree program. Most times, French embassy will refer you to Benin republic

uc198080:
Please have you seen anyone they issued a visa after a long wait(2months)?

Not for France thou. Usually they will issue you visa close to date of your departure because they cannot release to you your visa for July very early

Abirisegun:
dear all, i got a full scholarship to attend a scientific conference in france in july 23-26. i submitted my application on june 14, no word from the french embassy. the organizers paid for every thing even the air ticket and hotel. i will be given a daily stipen 55 u s dollars for 6days while in france; do you think the visa will be approved.

It was paid for n funded by a French organization. If it's a very recognized one, yes it will be approved

uc198080:
: 10:46am

Hello All,Pls we submitted a family application for France tourist visa since may 9th via vfs lagos and up till now no reply atall..We v been to Vfs office lagos to check if there's any problem but still pending . We were advised to write them a mail which we did ,but no reply yet.

Our travel rate is coming up on d July 2nd .Our accounts were fully funded(10mil up )..Plz is it normal?

Yes I think it's normal. Hopefully they will get back to you soon

Noylax:
Which University in France or french country can someone apply to study french as a course?

Benin republic

junsleek101:
Can I apply at vfs office in Abuja's for France tourist visa.I will like to go with my family to spend two weeks.
And please which one Is advisable in applying for visa that will be sure...Italy or France.

I think Italy visa is easier to get. Most people cross from Italy to France. I don't know if vfs Abuja accept applications for France but you can check out on their website

dabrunzy:
Please guys, when do you think is the latest date to apply for a visa? My studies begin in September and i think i can only be ready to apply by mid june. is that too late? does it slim my chances of getting a visa? Please help a skeptic out!!!

We are in mid June so just apply

amofum:
Pheeeeew!!! Finally I am on the right thread. As an intro, I'm a prospective PhD student (ESSEC Business Sch) while my sis is an Erasmus Mundus scholar (starting from Uni of Bordeaux) both starting September. Our studies would be fully funded (scholarships + stipends), while she'll be on €1000 a month stipend, my stipends are higher, with more perks (quite juicy).

After digesting the info on this thread (from page 1), one ambiguity still lingers; what is the average cost of living for an average student like either of us in communities around these schools (cergy, pontoise, Bordeaux) and even in broader France?

Especially, important to us is accommodation. While our schools have beautiful accommodation arrangements, they are quite expensive compared to what we would prefer to pay (its the first time a family member is travelling out in the last 24 years, everyone expects you to save). Thus, we are would like to know if an individual could get accommodation in either of Clergy, Pontoise or Bordeaux for <€300. Thus crous website is so arcane, it would not even translate to English even on chrome.

Hope I get answers from students and peeps living around these areas.

Thanks guys


cc: whitetiger511, justwise

The money is more than enough, I lived on less than 500 monthly although in CROUS accommodation. You can send a mail to CROUS in your school using Google translator although the period for taking requests ended 31st of May. People in Paris get grant of only 750 nthey survive. All the best

pogolowa1:
Chukdee thank you for your reply, At least am not invincible. See this why most people use agencies to process their visas . I am a novice and I have been following the thread from page one. I have never had the intention of travelling outside the country but as the economic situation is getting harder everyday. What I have been able to deduce from the thread most of the people applying are either working in good companies or have fat accounts. What do I know I am just a screen printer who has manage to survive and feed my family for six years now. So my brother I think a paid conference is a better option for me aside meeting the conference fees what other documents would I need anybody in the house should please kindly take out time to assist I believe in niraland community.

Advice will only be given based on what we know. I can only advice you if you intend coming to study. Asides that, I can't advise on what I'm not sure of. Going for a paid conference means you are in tune with the profession of the Congress. Good luck brother. You will survive and make it

tuscani:
Hello All,
I recently submitted my statement of account to embassy for visa, but unfortunately some issues came up and I have to withdraw money from the account. My problem now is that will the embassy know that the balance on the account is different from the balance on the statement ?. Will they actually call the bank to verify the balance ?

What u submitted was your balance at a particular date so just continue running your account normally

OneNaija:
Hi guys. I need information about studying french in Paris. I got my admission letters and accommodation. I understand I need to attend preliminary interview. I dont know how to contact the program officer for interview. can someone please help me here. I need smooth guidance in order to obtain the student visa. Thank.

campusfrancelagos@outlook.com 0814-240-2334. That's is the phone number and email. Send an email telling them to schedule you for an interview. Attach your admission letter