All students who have been accepted to The American University of Paris must obtain a visa for study in France before leaving their country of origin. This does not apply to students already holding a valid Carte de Séjour for France, or European Union (EU) nationals.

Information on the procedure for obtaining the necessary visa is sent from the Office of Admissions to all students who are accepted. As soon as you are admitted to the University, you should contact your local French consulate/embassy immediately to begin the process to obtain your student visa. Depending on your country of citizenship this can take several months.

Students who enter with a student visa may not leave the country or return a second time unless they have complied with this requirement. Students who reside in France without the proper documents are subject to deportation proceedings. It is illegal for a student to enter France on a tourist visa with the intent of staying longer than three months.

Once in France, all non-EU nationals, must apply for a Carte de Séjour. The Carte de Séjour Office of the University helps these students to comply with this requirement. (Please note: EU nationals are no longer required to apply for a Carte de Séjour.).