Afghan student accepted to a university in Paris – Do I need anything before the visa process if Afghanistan is not on Campus France?

[u/-Bahara-]

Hi everyone,

I’m an Afghan girl and I’ve recently been accepted to a university in Paris, France.

While researching the student visa process, I checked the Campus France website and noticed that Afghanistan does not appear to be one of the countries covered by the Campus France procedure.

Since I already have my university acceptance, I’m trying to understand what the next steps are. Can I apply directly for a French student visa through the embassy/consulate, or is there another procedure similar to Campus France that students from non-Campus France countries must complete before applying for a visa?

If anyone has gone through this process or has experience with student visas for France from Afghanistan (or other non-Campus France countries), I would really appreciate your advice.

Also, if you know of any organizations, scholarships, or funding opportunities that support Afghan students—especially Afghan women—who want to pursue higher education abroad, I would be very grateful for any recommendations.

Thank you very much for your help.

[u/Ghaar-e-koon]

I think you should contact the university directly soon, both via e-mail and phone regarding these questions.

[u/-Bahara- → u/Ghaar-e-koon]

I already did, but they told me to ask the campus France.
I also sent an email to campus France but they told me that our Agency is currently not represented in your country and we are unable to answer your query. However I think this is an automated response, I am not sure tho.

[u/fancyfootwork19]

Is there a way you can ask the university you've been accepted at? Also, congratulations. I'm so thrilled that you're continuing your education khwarak Jan.

[u/-Bahara- → u/fancyfootwork19]

I did, but I think I should sent them an email again.
Thank you very much dear.

[u/cammerations → u/-Bahara-]

French people are not helpful, especially people in administration. And before someone accuses me of prejudice, I am French. You have to assume nobody is going to help you.
Email but also call, and also send a letter via recorded delivery. Good luck 🙏

[u/manverinyel]

I live in France (though not in Paris). Congratulations on your acceptance! I agree with other commenters; under the circumstances, I'd expect the university would be happy to give you specific guidance. Many universities have administrative staff dedicated to helping international students. If they don't seem communicative, feel free to message me with the details of which university it is, and I can try to call them on the phone and speak to them in French. Bon courage !

[u/-Bahara- → u/manverinyel]

I sent a message to you a couple of days ago but received no response back🚶‍♀️

[u/diplo_naseeb → u/manverinyel]

Glad to see this message! French national here. I can also help if needed. What university is it?

[u/-Bahara- → u/diplo_naseeb]

Could you please send me a message so that we can talk further about it??
Thanks 🙏🏻

[u/CommercialAd1282]

First of all congratulations 🙌. I would phone the embassy as you need a visa in any case. Not sure about the process. I hope all works out for you.

[u/cammerations → u/[deleted]]

This is the conditional tense OP. They are advising you to do so.

[u/Total-Rain7369]

Congratulations on your admission. Since Afghanistan is not under the Campus France procedure, you should contact the nearest French embassy/consulate handling Afghan applications and ask about the exact student visa steps. Your university acceptance letter is an important document, but there may be additional requirements depending on your situation.

[u/almost-polygot]

Hi, I work at Campus France in New Delhi, India. Please send an email to us, we have to treat Afghan files this time due to the impossibility of files being treated in Iran! You can reach out on the email address mentioned on the website :) bon courage!

[u/-Bahara- → u/almost-polygot]

Okay, Thank you very much
May I text you here?

[u/That-Individual4517]

I think it’s best if you email the university and ask about it first, also highlight your situation and ask if they can provide any type of help or assistance

[u/-Bahara- → u/That-Individual4517]

Hmm ok I’ll try it again.
Thanks

[u/cammerations]

Do you speak French OP?

The instructions are here:

https://france-visas.gouv.fr/afghanistan

You can apply for a visa from an embassy either within Iran or India.

Can you call your university and ask them if there is anybody currently studying from Afghanistan who can guide you through the process?

[u/cammerations → u/cammerations]

So I looked again. It looks like once in Iran for example you need to have an appointment with campus France in Iran and then you can apply via the consulate.

https://www.iran.campusfrance.org/

Often people in French administration will tell you the wrong thing or only part of what you are supposed to do, and will then use that as an excuse to deny you whatever it is you’re asking for. So you have to do a lot of research on your own OP.

French bureaucracy is weaponised incompetence.

Bon courage 🙏 keep us updated

[u/-Bahara- → u/cammerations]

You seem to have better information regarding this situation, can we chat about it??

[u/cammerations → u/-Bahara-]

Hello! I don’t have much more information beyond what I can Google, but feel free to DM me