- Through the official website of the French consulate in your city, you may schedule an in-person interview/appointment.
- Examine the online calendar for available dates and times.
- Make the appointment at least 90 days before your trip to France.
- Pay the processing fee, which ranges between 50 and 100 euros depending on your nationality.
- Wait for the permit to arrive. The length of time it takes to process your application is determined by your ethnicity, the number of students applying for a permit at the time, and other factors. The faster you begin the process, the better.