Moving to France

Written for applicants living in Tunisia. Family reunification and asylum routes are different processes and are not covered here.

Who this guide is for

Applicants living in Tunisia with a live study, research or work application in France. Fictional sample guide — not official government advice.

Official source: france-visas.example.fr · checked 11 Sep 2026

Study and research routes

Student residence and researcher employment are different routes with different evidence. A doctoral contract is often treated as employment, not as a scholarship.

Official source: campusfrance.example.fr · checked 11 Sep 2026