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Admissions · 11 minCampus France & the Études en France procedure, step by stepThe complete Campus France timeline: account creation, fees, interview questions, acceptance and visa. Written for non-EU students applying to France.Housing · 13 minStudent housing in France: leases, Visale guarantor and CAF aidHow to find student housing in France, get a free Visale guarantor, and claim CAF housing aid worth €100–€250 a month. Documents, timing and traps.Banking · 8 minOpening a French bank account and getting a SIM cardWhich French bank to choose as a student, what documents you need, how to get a RIB fast, and the cheapest SIM plans on arrival.Visa & Admin · 10 minAfter you land: VLS-TS validation, CPAM and visa renewalValidate your VLS-TS on ANEF within 90 days, register with CPAM for social security, and renew your student residence permit without losing status.
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