Student residence permit
The second step you must take after you arrive and within 3 months after your arrival, involves you getting your temporary student resident's permit. This is a compulsory document you will have to keep with you during your stay in France. The validity of this permit cannot extend beyond the validity of the duration of your studies in France. Please note that a medical visit is compulsory for non European citizens. The Prefecture will address you a notification in order for you to meet a doctor...
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