{"id":3637,"date":"2023-09-26T08:31:30","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T06:31:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.univ-lorraine.fr\/welcome\/?p=3637"},"modified":"2026-04-01T16:12:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T14:12:07","slug":"visas-for-international-phd-students-and-researchers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.univ-lorraine.fr\/welcome\/en\/visas-for-international-phd-students-and-researchers\/","title":{"rendered":"Visas for PhD students and Researchers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-3a1c256e gb-headline-text\">Visa \/ RESIDENCE PERMIT: WHAT IS THE diffErence?<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-853735e5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-3246e9bb\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3246e9bb\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <strong>visa <\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>gives you the right to <strong>enter France<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>is <strong>issued by the French Consulate<\/strong> in your <strong>country of residence<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>residence permit<\/strong> \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>gives you the right to <strong>stay in France<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>is <strong>delivered <\/strong>by the <strong>Prefecture <\/strong>in your place of residence in France.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The French Consulate will issue you a visa corresponding to the <strong>purpose<\/strong> (studies, research) and the <strong>duration<\/strong> of your stay in France (short or long stay).<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-2dd326ae\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2dd326ae\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-11ab9120 logo-welcome\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-2ba78160\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-a4d51e56\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a4d51e56\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"70\" height=\"66\" src=\"https:\/\/www.univ-lorraine.fr\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2023\/02\/isotype_ul.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1278\" style=\"width:70px;height:66px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-eb39e2f8\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-eb39e2f8 incline\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-48742f75 gb-headline-text\"><strong><strong>visa<\/strong>?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-e1f9132f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e1f9132f\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-3c707d4e gb-headline-text\"><strong><strong>RESIDENCE PERMIT<\/strong>?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-welcome-5-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-welcome-5-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DO YOU NEED A visa? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You only need to request a <strong>visa<\/strong> for <strong>France<\/strong> if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You are a <strong>citizen <\/strong>of a country <strong>OUTSIDE<\/strong> the European Union (EU)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You<strong> have a temporary residence permit <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">issued&nbsp;by another country<\/span> in the Schengen Area<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-da65b27b\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>However:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You <strong>do not need a  visa or residence card <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">if<\/span><\/strong> you are a citizen of the <strong>EU<\/strong>, the <strong>European Economic Area<\/strong> (EEA) or <strong>Switzerland<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have an <strong>EU Long-Stay Resident&rsquo;s Card<\/strong> (CRLD-UE), you <strong>do not need a visa<\/strong> to enter France <strong>BUT <\/strong>you&rsquo;ll have to <strong>request a residence card<\/strong> once you have arrived <strong>in France<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-33e31648\">\n\n<span class=\"gb-button gb-button-81cc4b7d gb-button-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/france-visas.gouv.fr\/fr_FR\/web\/france-visas\"><\/a><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/france-visas.gouv.fr\/en\/\">Check whether you need a visa on the France-Visas website<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/span>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-welcome-5-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-welcome-5-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>TYPES OF VISAS DEPENDING ON YOUR SITUATION <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scroll down the situation that best corresponds to your situation in order to obtain more details. If you have any doubts, please contact your EURAXESS Center : <a href=\"https:&#47;&#x2f;w&#119;&#x77;&#46;&#117;&#x6e;i&#118;&#x2d;l&#111;&#x72;&#114;&#x61;&#x69;&#110;&#x65;&#x2e;&#102;&#x72;\/&#119;&#x65;l&#99;&#x6f;m&#101;&#x2f;w&#112;&#x2d;&#97;&#x64;&#x6d;&#105;&#x6e;&#x2f;&#100;&#x72;i&#101;&#x2d;e&#117;&#x72;a&#120;&#x65;s&#115;&#x2d;&#99;&#x6f;&#x6e;&#116;&#x61;&#x63;&#116;&#x40;u&#110;&#x69;v&#45;&#x6c;o&#114;&#x72;a&#105;&#x6e;&#101;&#x2e;&#x66;&#114;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#x64;r&#x69;&#101;-&#x65;&#117;&#x72;&#97;x&#x65;&#115;&#x73;&#45;c&#x6f;&#110;&#x74;&#x61;c&#x74;&#64;u&#x6e;&#105;&#x76;&#45;l&#x6f;&#114;&#x72;&#97;i&#x6e;&#101;&#x2e;&#x66;r<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h3 id=\"at-36370\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">PhD student enrolled at a higher education institution in France WITHOUT a doctoral contract<\/h3><div id=\"ac-36370\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Request for a <strong>\u00ab\u00a0<em>Etudiant<\/em>\u00a0\u00bb visa <\/strong>(purpose of stay: Studies)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You are going to enroll in a PhD program and come from an <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pastel.diplomatie.gouv.fr\/etudesenfrance\/dyn\/public\/authentification\/login.html?_csrf=74f07062-986e-4a46-95ae-58da3640de27&amp;codeLangue=EN\">\u00c9tudes En France (EEF) procedure<\/a> country<\/strong>: as a <strong>PhD student<\/strong> enrolled at a higher education institution in France, you can contact Campus France to request a grant and\/or apply for a visa.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>However, if you are coming as a <strong>PhD student <\/strong>enrolled in France and are from a <strong>non-EEF procedure<\/strong> country, you can make your request online on <a href=\"https:\/\/france-visas.gouv.fr\/en\/web\/france-visas\/\"><strong>France-Visas<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important!<\/strong> If you have a funding or a grant of more than \u20ac1848 per month, you may be eligible for the <em>&lsquo;Talent Chercheur<\/em>&lsquo; or &lsquo;<em>Scientifique-Chercheur<\/em>&lsquo; status.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h3 id=\"at-36371\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">PhD student or Researcher WITH a hosting agreement<\/h3><div id=\"ac-36371\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Request for a <strong>\u00ab\u00a0<strong><em>Talent Chercheur<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00bb <\/strong>or \u00ab\u00a0<strong><strong><em>Scientifique-Chercheur<\/em><\/strong>\u00ab\u00a0<\/strong> visa (for Algerian citizens)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PhD student registered in France with a <strong>Doctoral Grant<\/strong> <strong>equal to or higher than <\/strong>the Doctoral Contract\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You have been awarded <strong>a doctoral grant<\/strong> whose amount is \u2a7e than \u20ac1848 net per month from 01\/01\/2026. If this is your situation, you must apply for a \u00ab\u00a0<strong>Talent Chercheur<\/strong>\u00a0\u00bb or \u00ab\u00a0<strong>Scientifique-Chercheur<\/strong>\u00a0\u00bb visa (for Algerian citizens) after obtaining a Hosting Agreement (\u00ab\u00a0<strong><em>Convention d\u2019accueil<\/em><\/strong>\u00ab\u00a0) from the institution where you will be enrolled in a PhD program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PhD student with a <strong>Doctoral Contract<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You need to apply for a \u00ab\u00a0<strong><em>Talent Chercheur<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00bb visa (for non-Algerians) or a \u00ab\u00a0<strong><em>Scientifique-Chercheur<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00bb visa (for Algerians) only after obtaining a <strong>Hosting Agreement<\/strong> (\u00ab\u00a0<em>Convention d&rsquo;accueil<\/em>\u00ab\u00a0) issued by the employing institution. It is important not to apply for a \u00ab\u00a0Student\u00a0\u00bb visa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PhD student with a <strong>CIFRE Contract<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You need apply for a \u00ab\u00a0<strong><em>Talent Chercheur<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00bb visa (for non-Algerians) or a \u00ab\u00a0<strong><em>Scientifique-Chercheur<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00bb visa (for Algerians) only after obtaining a Hosting Agreement (\u00ab\u00a0<em>Convention d&rsquo;accueil<\/em>\u00ab\u00a0) &nbsp;from the institution where you will be enrolled in the PhD program. It is important not to apply for a \u00ab\u00a0Student\u00a0\u00bb visa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Researcher <strong>employed in France<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You are coming to <strong>work in France<\/strong> as a<strong> researcher<\/strong>: log onto <a href=\"https:\/\/france-visas.gouv.fr\/fr_FR\/web\/france-visas\"><strong>France-Visas<\/strong><\/a> to request a \u201c<strong><em>Talent Chercheur<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00bb visa (for non-Algerians) or a \u00ab\u00a0<strong><em>Scientifique-Chercheur<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00bb visa (for Algerians) visa online <strong>or <\/strong>contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomatie.gouv.fr\/fr\/le-ministere-et-son-reseau\/annuaires-du-ministere-de-l-europe-et-des-affaires-etrangeres\/ambassades-et-consulats-francais-a-l-etranger\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>French Consulate<\/strong><\/a> in your country of residence. Only after obtaining a <strong>Hosting Agreement<\/strong> (\u00ab\u00a0<em>Convention d&rsquo;accueil<\/em>\u00ab\u00a0) issued by the <strong>employing institution<\/strong> in France.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h3 id=\"at-36372\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Guest PhD student or researcher<\/h3><div id=\"ac-36372\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The status and purpose of your visa will depend on the <strong>duration <\/strong>and the <strong>amount of funding<\/strong> for your stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You must request a <strong>\u00ab\u00a0<em>Etudiant<\/em>\u00a0\u00bb visa<\/strong> (purpose of stay: Studies) if the funding obtained is <strong>less than the net salary of a doctoral contract in France<\/strong>. You must not choose the internship purpose of stay, as this is only for Bachelor&rsquo;s and Master&rsquo;s degree students in France. Your visa application will be refused if you do not choose the correct purpose of stay.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must request a \u00ab\u00a0<strong><em>Talent Chercheur<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00bb or \u00ab\u00a0<strong><em>Scientifique-Chercheur<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00bb visa (for Algerian nationals) if the <strong>funding obtained is \u2a7e than \u20ac1848 net per month<\/strong> from 01\/01\/2026. You can apply for a \u00ab\u00a0Talent Chercheur\u00a0\u00bb or \u00ab\u00a0Scientifique-Chercheur\u00a0\u00bb visa (for Algerian nationals) after obtaining a <strong>Hosting Agreement<\/strong> (\u00ab\u00a0<em>Convention d&rsquo;accueil<\/em>\u00ab\u00a0) issued by the <strong>hosting institution<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please contact your hosting laboratory to verify your eligibility. For more information on the framework of research stays in France, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.enseignementsup-recherche.gouv.fr\/fr\/bo\/22\/Hebdo19\/ESRS2207381C.htm\">MESRE website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h3 id=\"at-36373\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\"><strong>Family of \u00ab\u00a0<em>Talent Chercheur<\/em>\u00a0\u00bb or \u00ab\u00a0<em>Scientifique-Chercheur<\/em>\u00ab\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3><div id=\"ac-36373\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Request a<strong>&nbsp;\u00ab\u00a0<em>Talent Famille<\/em>\u00a0\u00bb <\/strong>or <strong>\u00ab\u00a0Conjoint&nbsp;de Scientifique\u00a0\u00bb<\/strong> visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spouses and children of PhD students and researchers with a valid Hosting Agreement can benefit from &nbsp;a \u00ab\u00a0Talent Famille\u00a0\u00bb or \u00ab\u00a0Conjoint de Scientifique\u00a0\u00bb visa (for Algerian nationals). To do so, you need to apply for a long-stay (D) visa specifically for \u00ab\u00a0Talent Famille\u00a0\u00bb or \u00ab\u00a0Conjoint de Scientifique\u00a0\u00bb at the <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomatie.gouv.fr\/en\/\">French Consulate<\/a><\/u> in your country of residence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3f70c02d\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ESSENTIAL Documents FOR YOUR visa REQUEST<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important<\/strong>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following <strong>list is provided for informational purposes only<\/strong>. Therefore, please <strong>refer to the list of documents required by the French Consulate<\/strong> in your country of residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-base-background-color has-background\">\n<li>Valid passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of residence or accommodation <strong>in France <\/strong>(notification of allocation of CROUS accommodation, rental lease, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Letter or notification of <strong>admission to a PhD program<\/strong> or <strong>Research Stay Agreement <\/strong>(\u00ab\u00a0<em>Convention de s\u00e9jour de recherche<\/em>\u00ab\u00a0) specifying the <strong>nature and duration<\/strong> <strong>of your<\/strong> <strong>stay<\/strong> (short or long stay) for PhD students who are enrolled in France or have been invited and guest researchers requesting <em>Student <\/em>status.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of financial resources for a <em>Student<\/em> visa request only, at least equivalent to \u20ac615\/month: certificate of doctoral grant or of funding for your research, certificate of cover by a financial guarantor, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hosting Agreement<\/strong> for contractual PhD students and researchers employed by a higher education and research institution in France, and guest PhD students and researchers who have obtained a funding \u2a7e <strong>than the net salary of a doctoral contract<\/strong> in France (\u20ac1848 net per month from 01\/01\/2026).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most recent qualification obtained: Master&rsquo;s Degree or Doctorate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For a request for a <em>\u00ab\u00a0Talent Famille\u00a0\u00bb or \u00ab\u00a0Conjoint de Scientifique\u00a0\u00bb <\/em>visa: marriage certificate and\/or birth certificate for each child, along with a valid passport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>It is crucial<\/strong> to arrive in <strong>France<\/strong> with the <strong>CORRECT<\/strong> <strong>visa<\/strong>. Indeed, once you are in France, you will not be able to request:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Modification of your visa&rsquo;s <strong>purpose of stay and status<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A residence permit on the basis of a tourist visa (C)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For further <strong>information, please consult the following links:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.euraxess.fr\/fr\/france\/information-assistance\/pr%C3%A9parez-votre-s%C3%A9jour\">Preparing for your stay<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campusfrance.org\/fr\/visas-et-cartes-de-sejour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The different types of visa<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/france-visas.gouv.fr\/web\/france-visas\/les-etapes-de-la-demande-de-visa\">The steps in requesting a visa<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-welcome-1-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-welcome-1-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-aed3e400 gb-headline-text\">AND after the visa ?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To <strong>obtain the right to <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>stay<\/strong><\/span><\/strong> in France, you will have to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.univ-lorraine.fr\/welcome\/valider-un-vls-ts-doctorants-chercheurs-version-fj\/\">Validate your visa<\/a> <\/strong>if you have a Long-Stay Visa valid as a Residence Permit (<strong>VLS-TS<\/strong>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.univ-lorraine.fr\/welcome\/titre-de-sejour-doctorants-chercheurs-version-fj\/\">Request a residence permit<\/a><\/strong> if you have:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a Long-Stay Visa (<strong>VLS<\/strong>) with the <strong>reference <\/strong>\u00ab\u00a0Residence Card to request upon arrival in France\u00a0\u00bb<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f33d5fbd related-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-57d2803e gb-headline-text\">This content may also interest you<\/h2>\n\n\n<a href='?type=post&#038;filter_profil=&#038;filter_temporalite=&#038;filter_thematique=&#038;search='><button>Clear my choices<\/button><\/a>\r\n<ul class=\"liste-resume\">\r\n<li class=\"resume Non\">\r\n\t<h2><a href=\"\/welcome\/en\/residence-permits-for-students\/\">Residence permits for students<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t<div class=\"contenu\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"image\">\r\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.univ-lorraine.fr\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2023\/03\/5219070-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.univ-lorraine.fr\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2023\/03\/5219070-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.univ-lorraine.fr\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2023\/03\/5219070-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.univ-lorraine.fr\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2023\/03\/5219070-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.univ-lorraine.fr\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2023\/03\/5219070-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.univ-lorraine.fr\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2023\/03\/5219070.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"texte\">\r\n\t\t\t<p>If you are a citizen of a non-EU country, the residence permit is mandatory.<br \/>\nOnce you are in France, depending on the type of visa you have been issued, you must carry out residence formalities in order to be authorized to live in the country as a student.<\/p>\n\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/welcome\/en\/residence-permits-for-students\/\" class=\"lireplus\" title=\"Residence permits for students\">Read more<\/a>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\r\n<li class=\"resume Non\">\r\n\t<h2><a href=\"\/welcome\/en\/visas-for-international-phd-students-and-researchers\/\">Visas for PhD students and Researchers<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t<div class=\"contenu\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"image\">\r\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"242\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.univ-lorraine.fr\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2023\/07\/welcome-e1706094767945-242x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.univ-lorraine.fr\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2023\/07\/welcome-e1706094767945-242x300.png 242w, https:\/\/www.univ-lorraine.fr\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2023\/07\/welcome-e1706094767945.png 461w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 242px) 100vw, 242px\" \/>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"texte\">\r\n\t\t\t<p>A visa gives you the right to enter France. 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