International Studentswho wish to study in France in 2020, there is a ray of hope that the recent campus France announcement is all about once again welcoming them to the country. Despite the ongoing pandemic and many countries reluctant about welcoming international students, France has opened its doors to international students and has taken enough steps so international students coming to France can join their dream institutions from 1st August 2020.

This applies to students from all the countries, and for all types of programs: long term or short term. Students can join their respective universities from August 1st in France. Here is all you need to know about the study in France in 2020, and the steps required for the same.

Depending on your country of origin, the steps to follow are different.

Please note that areas are frequently updated and are subject to change dependingon the pandemic situation.

YOU ARE COMING TO FRANCE FROM A GREEN AREA COUNTRY

International students and researchers from countries in the green aera can travel to France without restriction.

European area: European Union Member States, United Kingdom, Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marina, Switzerland, Vatican

Other countries: Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay (the list is updated every two weeks).

Special provisions are planned for the Overseas Territories.

YOU ARE COMING TO FRANCE FROM A RED AREA COUNTRY

Borders are closed, except for specific classes of travellers, including students and researchers, under specific conditions depending on the country of origin.

All travellers must carry:

The exempted movement certificate for Metropolitan France which can be downloaded on the Ministry of the Interior’s website. You must present this certificate to travel companies before using your travel ticket, as well as to border control authorities (for travel by air, sea and land, including by rail).

A sworn statement that you do not have COVID-19 symptoms (included in the same document).

A “contact” sheet providing your residence address in France

Additional steps depending on the country of origin:

Travellers coming from Algeria, Brazil, India, Israel, Kuwait, Madagascar, Oman, Peru, Qatar, Serbia, South Africa or Turkey: students and researchers must show a negative COVID test from under 72 hours before boarding or carry out a test upon arrival. In case of positive result, a 14-day quarantine is mandatory.

Travellers coming from Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, or Panama: Students and researchers must show a negative COVID test from under 72 hours before boarding

Travellers from all other countries: students and researchers are invited to show a negative COVID test from under 72 hours before boarding or carry out a voluntary 14-day quarantine on arrival. Such quarantine implies staying at home, avoiding contact with others as much as possible, monitoring your temperature and reporting any symptom to a doctor. This voluntary 14-day quarantine aims to protect everyone’s health.

Special provisions are planned for the Overseas Territories.

If you are coming from a red area, get tested before departure, if possible. Your arrival in France will be easier. Consult: https://tinyurl.com/ComingToFrance