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VLS-TS
France

The VLS-TS (Visa de Long Sรฉjour valant Titre de Sรฉjour) serves as both a visa and residence permit for France.

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Long-Stay
Category
4-12 months
Duration
2-4 weeks
Processing Time

Key Requirements

โœ“Qualifying purpose (study/work/family)
โœ“Relevant supporting documents
โœ“OFII medical exam
โœ“Financial proof
โœ“Valid passport
โœ“Accommodation proof

Key Benefits

โ˜…Combined visa and residence permit
โ˜…No separate residence card initially
โ˜…Work rights (if applicable)
โ˜…Access to French social system
โ˜…Renewable as residence permit

VLS-TS Process

01

Apply at Consulate

Submit VLS-TS application.

02

Receive Visa

Get long-stay visa sticker.

03

Enter France

Travel to France within validity.

04

Validate Online

Validate visa on ANEF platform within 3 months.

05

OFII Formalities

Complete OFII medical and registration.

06

Renew as Titre

Apply for titre de sรฉjour for renewal.

France Visa Options

๐ŸŽ“Student Visa ๐Ÿ’ผTalent Passport ๐Ÿ APS Visa ๐ŸŒInternship ๐Ÿ“Visit Visa ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธVLS-TS

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