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Studying in France: 3 visa categories students from Nigeria need to know
Studying in France: 3 visa categories students from Nigeria need to know
France has three visa categories for students who wish to study in the country.
Potential students from Nigeria who wish to study in France need to determine if their study program is a short course, three to six months or for up to two years.
The long-stay visa for France is valid for more than six months, allowing one to stay throughout your entire degree program. However, applicants may need to renew their visa annually.
Those who wish to remain in France after completing their degree will need to apply for a different visa or renew their existing visa through the immigration office.
Here are the visa categories in more details:
- Schengen’ short-stay student visa (Visa de court séjour pour études)
This visa allows you to come to France and study for up to three months without needing a separate residence visa. It is suitable for those enrolling in a language course or short-term programs.
- Temporary long-stay visa (Visa de long séjour temporaire pour études)
This visa permits you to study in France for three to six months without requiring a residence permit. However, it is non-renewable.
- Long-stay visa (Visa de long séjour études)
If you plan to study for over six months, you must apply for this visa. It lasts for the duration of your course in France—three years for a bachelor’s, two years for a master’s, and four years for a PhD. Long-stay visas act as residence permits and are referred to as VLT-TS.
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Eligibility criteria
To be eligible to study in France applicants must take note of the following:
- Applicants must be over 18 years of age;
- Applicants must have already chosen the training course or studies. For more comprehensive information about the courses and diploma preparations on offer, please visit Campus France;
- They must be accepted by a higher education establishment. Enrolment conditions differ depending on the nationality. Applicants are to check the Etudes en France website to see if their country or territory is included in the online enrolment scheme. For other countries or territories, check the enrolment conditions in terms of specialities and level of education on Campus France.
How to make the application
Applicants will need to make an appointment at the VFS Global Centre in Abuja or Lagos and attend with all the required documents.
- Applicants are to bring a copy of each document, including their passport and its ID pages.
- The service provider or consulate will review the application, collect the visa fee, capture biometric data (photo and fingerprints), and retain the passport along with copies of all supporting documents to forward to the consulate.
- Nigerian applicants must also provide biometrics during the visa application process. These biometrics including fingerprinting and photographs, serve as additional identification for security purposes.
- Applicants will not need to attend a visa interview during the application process.
Other things to note
After applying for a French visa one of the most important things to prove is enough money to support oneself during the study programme.
- Applicants from Nigeria are to pay an application fee of 50 EUR
- The proof of funds needed is 615 EUR per month.
- Nigerian students also do not have to prove they speak English well enough to study in an international university in France.
- These language skills ensure that they can succeed in their classes and manage their way around France.
- Medical tests are not needed before arriving in France.
- For long-stay visa applications, a period of one month is needed between submitting your application and your planned departure date.
Studying in France: 3 visa categories students from Nigeria need to know
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Yahaya Bello reports to EFCC office with lawyers
Yahaya Bello reports to EFCC office with lawyers
A former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on Tuesday visited the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to honour another invitation extended to him over alleged misappropriation of funds.
Bello went to the anti-graft office with his lawyers in the morning.
The ex-Kogi governor reportedly drove himself to the EFCC’s office in a black Toyota Hilux van with some lawyers.
He was said to have been taken by some operatives of the agency and are currently being grilled.
This is coming after the Supreme Court judgment which dismissed a suit brought by some state governments challenging the constitutionality of the agency.
The EFCC at the last hearing on November 14, sought the adjournment till November 27 in the fresh case it instituted against Bello.
It stated that the 30-day window was still running for the summons earlier issued.
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Just in: Ebonyi governor suspends two commissioners, Perm Sec for misconduct
Just in: Ebonyi governor suspends two commissioners, Perm Sec for misconduct
Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has announced the immediate suspension of two commissioners with a permanent secretary among others for gross misconduct.
Those suspended are the Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development Francis Ori, and the Commissioner for Health, Moses Ekuma, with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health.
The suspension followed an incident on Saturday night, when the governor reportedly visited the Ministry of Health’s premises and was said to have found six officials diverting government materials.
Others suspended for three months are the Executive Secretaries of the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency and the Ebonyi State Health Insurance Agency
The suspension order was announced by the state Commissioner for Information, Jude Okpor, who cited alleged misconduct and dereliction of duties as the reasons for the disciplinary actions.
Okpor made the disclosure on Tuesday during a press briefing on the outcomes of the State Executive Council meeting held on Monday at the New Government House in Abakaliki, the state capital.
“Following cases of gross misconduct and dereliction of duties by some government officials and matters related thereto, the Chairman of Council directed the indefinite suspension of the Honourable Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development and three months suspension of the Honourable Commissioner for Health, respectively
“In view of the development, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Primary Health was directed to take charge of the ministry in the absence of the suspended commissioner.
Governor Nwifuru directed the suspended government officials to hand over all government properties in their possession including vehicles to the Secretary to the State Government.
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Why we’re borrowing despite surplus revenues – FG
Why we’re borrowing despite surplus revenues – FG
The Federal Government has defended its decision to borrow to address budget deficits, despite surpassing revenue targets in 2024.
Finance Minister Wale Edun and Budget Minister Atiku Bagudu clarified this position during a session with the National Assembly’s Joint Committee on Finance, Budget, and National Planning. The meeting focused on the 2025–2027 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP).
Last week, the National Assembly approved President Bola Tinubu’s $2.2 billion loan request to fund the N9.7 trillion deficit in the 2024 budget partially.
During the session, key agency heads, including Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) CEO Mele Kyari, Customs Comptroller-General Bashir Adeniyi, and Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Chairman Zacch Adedeji, presented their revenue reports.
The agencies reported exceeding their 2024 targets.
- Customs Service: Generated ₦5.352 trillion by September 30, surpassing its ₦5.09 trillion target for the year. For 2025, the agency projects ₦6.3 trillion, with a 10% increase planned for 2026.
- NNPCL: Achieved ₦13.1 trillion in revenue, exceeding the ₦12.3 trillion projection for 2024. Kyari announced a ₦23.7 trillion revenue target for 2025.
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- FIRS: Surpassed multiple tax collection goals, including ₦5.7 trillion from company income tax against a ₦4 trillion target. Education tax collections also exceeded expectations, reaching ₦1.5 trillion compared to a ₦70 billion target.
Overall, ₦18.5 trillion of the ₦19.4 trillion 2024 revenue target had been achieved by September, indicating the goal will be exceeded by year-end.
Despite these surpluses, the government insists borrowing remains essential to cover budget gaps and support vulnerable populations.
Bagudu explained, “Even with agencies exceeding revenue targets, borrowing is necessary to address deficits and boost productivity, particularly for the poorest. This aligns with Agenda 2050, which aims for a GDP per capita of $33,000.”
Edun also reiterated that loans were critical for adequately funding the budget.
The committee, led by Senator Sani Musa, questioned the rationale behind the borrowing and demanded further transparency. The Immigration Service was specifically asked to provide documents regarding an “unacceptable PPP arrangement” before the end of the week.
The session underscored the government’s balancing act between increased revenues and fiscal challenges requiring external borrowing.
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