{"id":3641,"date":"2023-06-26T08:38:11","date_gmt":"2023-06-26T06:38:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.univ-lorraine.fr\/welcome\/?p=3641"},"modified":"2026-01-09T15:12:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T14:12:12","slug":"validating-a-vls-ts-for-phd-students-and-researchers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.univ-lorraine.fr\/welcome\/en\/validating-a-vls-ts-for-phd-students-and-researchers\/","title":{"rendered":"Validating a VLS-TS for PhD students & Researchers"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You have arrived in France with a Long-Stay Visa valid as a Residence Permit (VLS-TS). Within the 3 months following your arrival<\/strong>, you must validate <\/strong>your visa in order to convert it into a residence permit and benefit from the corresponding rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Validation of your VLS-TS is carried out on the ANEF<\/a> platform. This quick and easy procedure guarantees you a legal stay in France and help you carry out your settlement project.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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ValidATING YOUR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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RESIDENCE PERMIT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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If you need help with this procedure, make an appointment with your EURAXESS Center<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n
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Steps in validating your VLS-TS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Access the https:\/\/administration-etrangers-en-france.interieur.gouv.fr<\/a> website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Enter the information about your visa: number, validity dates, delivery date and purpose of stay.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Provide the complementary information: family situation, phone number and email address.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. State your date of arrival in France and your address in the country.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Pay the visitor’s tax: \u20ac50 if you have \u00ab\u00a0Student\u00a0\u00bb status, or \u20ac200 if you have \u00ab\u00a0Researcher Talent Passport\u00a0\u00bb or \u00ab\u00a0Family Talent Passport\u00a0\u00bb status. You have 2 options in this regard:\n