Student Applications
Prepare your student residency renewal and academic administrative files with confidence.
01 — Overview
What this process is
International students in France must maintain a valid étudiant residency status, renew it yearly and manage related administrative procedures (CVEC, social security, housing aid, work authorization).
Who it concerns
Non-EU students enrolled in a recognized French higher education program, including exchange and full-degree students.
Common requirements
A school enrollment certificate, proof of sufficient resources (€615/month minimum), valid health coverage and accommodation proof.
02 — Required documents
Checklist
- Valid passport and current titre de séjour
- Certificat de scolarité for the new academic year
- Proof of resources (bank statements, scholarship attestation, parental support)
- Proof of health insurance (Ameli student affiliation)
- Proof of address less than 3 months old
- Recent passport photos (ANEF format)
- Previous academic transcripts if requested
03 — Step by step
The process
- 01
Open your renewal on ANEF
Use the étudiant renewal flow on the ANEF portal at least two months before expiry.
- 02
Upload your enrollment certificate
Must be issued for the upcoming academic year — provisional certificates are usually accepted.
- 03
Prove your resources
Provide bank statements covering the last 3 months showing at least €615/month in available funds.
- 04
Submit and pay tax stamp
After validation, pay the timbre fiscal online (currently €100 for the renewal of an étudiant card).
- 05
Pick up your new card
Collect at the préfecture or designated CROUS/university desk depending on local procedure.
04 — Watch out
Common mistakes
- Insufficient or irregular bank balance during the 3 reference months.
- Submitting the previous year's enrollment certificate.
- Forgetting to pay the CVEC before re-enrollment.
- Missing the renewal window and falling into irregular status.
05 — How Safiq helps
Built for this workflow
- Bundles enrollment, financial and identity proofs in one dossier
- Verifies your bank statement coverage automatically
- Generates a complete PDF ready for ANEF upload
- Reminds you of CVEC, renewal and tax stamp deadlines
07 — FAQ
Common questions
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