International Students: List of documents to bring


From Europe
  • Student card from home university
  • European health insurance card
  • ID card or passport
  • Birth certificate
  • ID photos (35 x 45 mm) + some passport type photos

From outside Europe

  • Legalized birth certificate or birth certificate with an apostille, dating from less than a year, and its translation made by a sworn translator
    • For further information, please see the procedure guide for birth certificate legalization.
  • Passport, long stay student Visa (D), and OFII form
  • ID photos (35 x 45 mm) + some passport type photos


  • Original copies of your diplomas
  • Health record booklet and vaccination records (if you have them)
  • Proof of sufficient financial resources (financial assistance by a third party, own resources, or other - 877,50 € / month minimum without benefit)
  • Legalized birth certificate or with an apostille, dating from less than a year, and its translation made by a sworn translator
    For further information, please see the procedure guide for birth certificate legalization.
  • Passport, long stay student Visa (D), and OFII form
  • European health insurance card (for European citizens only)
  • ID photos (35 x 45 mm) + some passport type photos

Important Information - Legalisation and apostille


Guide de procédure de légalisation de l'acte de naissance (FR)
Procedure guide for birth certificate legalization (EN)
Updated on 07 September 2026.