You’ve read about the timeline, the scholarships, the fees, the universities. Now here’s everything pulled together into one complete, tickable checklist for the France September 2027/2028 intake. Think of this as your command centre, the single page you return to again and again to make sure nothing slips. Print it, save it, and work through it step by step.
We’ve organised it into document groups, deadlines, the full timeline, and your first days in France, so you always know exactly what’s done and what’s next. Let’s make sure you’re fully prepared.
How to Use This Checklist
Simple: work top to bottom, and don’t skip ahead. Here’s the logic:
- Start early begin gathering documents in September 2026, a full year before your intake.
- Do it in order documents first, then submission, interview, visa, and arrival.
- Tick as you go — check off each item so you can see your progress at a glance.
- Confirm the details always verify exact requirements and Pakistan-specific dates on official sites.
Checklist 1: Academic Documents
These prove your education. Get them attested early, it takes time:
Academic documents
- Matric certificate & transcript attested by IBCC.
- Intermediate / A-Level certificate & transcript attested by IBCC.
- Bachelor’s degree & transcript (if applying for Master’s) attested by HEC.
- MOFA attestation where required for your documents.
- Sworn translation any non-English/French document translated by a sworn translator.
- Language certificate IELTS/TOEFL/PTE (English) or DELF/TCF B2 (French), per your program.
Checklist 2: Application Documents
These make your case to the universities and Campus France:
Application documents
- Statement of Purpose (SOP) a clear 1 to 2 page motivation letter.
- CV / resume up to date and professional.
- Recommendation letters on letterhead, signed and dated.
- Valid passport with sufficient validity for your studies.
- Passport photos French format (35x45mm, white background).
- Program shortlist up to 3 (DAP) or 7 (HDAP) coherent choices.
- Proof of experience documents for any work or academic experience you cite.
Checklist 3: Financial Documents
These prove you can fund your studies, the number one visa factor:
Financial documents
- Proof of funds showing ~€877.50/month (~€10,530/year), built steadily over months.
- Bank statements clean, consistent, typically 3 to 6 months.
- Sponsor documents (if sponsored) sponsorship letter, their bank statements, income proof, ID, and relationship proof.
- Scholarship certificate (if awarded) stating amount and duration.
- Blocked account proof (if used) bank letter confirming the blocked amount.
- Tuition coverage evidence you can pay tuition on top of living costs.
Checklist 4: EeF Upload Technical Rules
Small details that stop uploads being rejected, get these right:
EeF upload rules
- PDF format only convert all documents to PDF.
- File-size limit keep each file small (often around 300KB); compress if needed.
- Clear scans around 150 DPI, legible and complete.
- Simple filenames no spaces or accents (e.g. LASTNAME_transcript.pdf).
- Match your originals uploads must match what you bring to the interview.
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Checklist 5: Deadlines You Can’t Miss
Tick each date as you clear it. These are the hard cut-offs:
Key deadlines
- September 2026 contact universities for the Eiffel scholarship.
- 1 October 2026 Études en France platform opens.
- 15 December 2026 DAP deadline (Bachelor 1st year, medical, architecture).
- 8 January 2027 HDAP deadline (Bachelor 2-3, Master’s).
- 30 April 2027 university decisions.
- 31 May 2027 confirm your one final choice (silence = refusal).
Checklist 6: the Full Timeline
Your whole journey, month by month, at a glance:
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Shortlist programs, contact unis for Eiffel, start language test & attestations |
| Oct 2026 | Open EeF account, upload documents, select programs |
| Nov 2026 | Finish SOP, finalise attestations, build funds |
| By 15 Dec 2026 | Submit DAP file & pay EeF fee |
| By 8 Jan 2027 | Submit HDAP file & pay EeF fee |
| Jan-Mar 2027 | Attend Campus France academic interview |
| By 30 Apr 2027 | Receive university decisions |
| By 31 May 2027 | Confirm one final choice |
| Jun-Aug 2027 | Apply for visa (France-Visas, AEG, biometrics) |
| Sep-Oct 2027 | Travel to France, validate on ANEF |
Checklist 7: the Visa Stage
Once your admission is confirmed, gather these for your visa (June to August 2027):
Visa-stage checklist
- France-Visas form completed online for your VLS-TS student visa.
- AEG appointment booked (the French visa centre, not VFS/TLS).
- Campus France attestation & EeF payment receipt required at the AEG centre.
- Admission/acceptance letter original and copies.
- Proof of funds at the ~€877.50/month level, consistent.
- Accommodation proof CROUS or private housing.
- Health insurance arranged as required.
- Visa fee around €50 (with 50% reduction after EeF payment).
- Biometrics given at your appointment.
Checklist 8: Your First Week in France
You’ve arrived! These tasks keep your stay legal and set you up (September 2027):
First-week checklist
- Validate your VLS-TS on ANEF within 3 months of arrival (pay the ~€60 stamp).
- Pay CVEC & enrol €105 campus contribution, then collect your student card.
- Open a French bank account you’ll need it for rent and CAF.
- Register for health insurance free registration (ameli).
- Confirm accommodation & renter’s insurance compulsory in France.
- Apply for CAF housing aid if eligible (note the 2026 changes for non-EU students).
Quick Facts
France 2027/2028 Intake Checklist Key Facts
Final Mistakes to Avoid
You’re almost there. Steer clear of these last common pitfalls:
Starting too late
Leaving attestations and applications to 2027/2028 means missing scholarships and deadlines.
Avoid it: Begin in September 2026, a full year before your intake.
Incomplete or unattested documents
Missing attestations, translations, or documents that don’t match your uploads cause rejections.
Avoid it: Attest everything (IBCC/HEC/MOFA), translate where needed, and match uploads to originals.
Weak or last-minute funds
Building funds just before applying, or on the old €615 figure, triggers refusals.
Avoid it: Build steady funds months ahead at the new ~€877.50/month level.
Missing the 31 May confirmation
Not confirming your final choice by 31 May 2027 is treated as a refusal.
Avoid it: Diarise 31 May 2027 and actively confirm your one program.
Wrong upload format
Files too large, wrong format, or badly named can be rejected by the EeF portal.
Avoid it: Use small PDFs, clear scans, and simple filenames with no spaces or accents.
Forgetting the arrival tasks
Missing ANEF validation within 3 months, or skipping CVEC, can jeopardise your legal stay.
Avoid it: Complete ANEF, CVEC, bank, and health steps in your first weeks in France.
How Westside Visa Handles the Whole Checklist for You
Here’s the honest truth: this checklist is complete, but working through it perfectly, every document attested, every deadline hit, every upload correct, is a lot to manage alone across a whole year. That’s exactly the kind of end-to-end work where an expert partner makes all the difference. That’s where we come in.
At Westside Visa, our consultants in DHA Lahore manage the entire France 2027/2028 checklist alongside you. We help you:
- Gather & attest documents IBCC, HEC, MOFA, and translations, in the right order.
- Build a strong file SOP, CV, and a coherent program shortlist.
- Get your funds right the new €877.50 level, presented consistently.
- Handle the technical details correct PDF uploads and formats.
- Hit every deadline scholarships, submission, confirmation, and visa.
- Guide your arrival ANEF, CVEC, bank, health, and settling in.
From your first document to your first week in France, we make sure nothing slips. Think of us as your teammate, experienced, transparent, and fully on your side.
Your Complete France 2027/2028 Plan, Handled
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Frequently Asked Questions
What documents do I need for the France 2027/2028 intake? +
Academic: attested transcripts and certificates (IBCC for Matric/Inter, HEC for degree, MOFA where needed), sworn translations, and a language certificate. Application: SOP, CV, recommendation letters, passport, French-format photos, and your program shortlist. Financial: proof of funds (~€877.50/month), bank statements, and sponsor or scholarship documents. All uploaded as PDFs.
When should I start preparing? +
September 2026, a full year before your September 2027 intake. That’s when you contact universities for the Eiffel scholarship, start your language test, and begin your IBCC/HEC/MOFA attestations (which take weeks). The EeF platform then opens on 1 October 2026, with deadlines in December 2026 and January 2027.
What are the key deadlines? +
Contact universities for Eiffel in September 2026; EeF opens 1 October 2026; DAP deadline (Bachelor 1st year, medical, architecture) is 15 December 2026; HDAP deadline (Bachelor 2-3, Master’s) is 8 January 2027; university decisions by 30 April 2027; confirm your final choice by 31 May 2027. Confirm the exact Pakistan cut-off, which can be earlier.
How should I upload my documents? +
As PDFs, kept small (often around a 300KB limit, so compress if needed), scanned clearly (around 150 DPI), with simple filenames (no spaces or accents, e.g. LASTNAME_transcript.pdf). Crucially, your uploads must match the original documents you bring to your Campus France interview exactly.
What must I do when I arrive in France? +
Validate your VLS-TS on ANEF within 3 months (pay the ~€60 stamp), pay CVEC (€105) and enrol, open a French bank account, register for student health insurance (free via ameli), confirm accommodation and renter’s insurance, and apply for CAF housing aid if eligible. Order matters, your address and bank account come first.
Does Westside Visa manage the whole checklist? +
Yes we help you gather and attest documents in the right order, build a strong file (SOP, CV, shortlist), get your funds right at the new €877.50 level, handle the technical upload details, hit every deadline, and guide your arrival (ANEF, CVEC, bank, health). From your first document to your first week in France. Contact us to get started.
Explore the Full France 2027 Series
This checklist ties together our complete France 2027/2028 guides:
- France September 2027 intake guide the full timeline & rules.
- Month-by-month action plan your dated to-do list.
- France scholarships 2027 fund your studies.
- France tuition & fee rules 2027 budget correctly.
- Proof of funds guide meet the €877.50 rule.
- Contact Westside Visa book your free consultation.
Ready to complete your France 2027/2028 checklist?
You have every item in one place, now make sure each one is done right. Westside Visa manages the whole checklist with you, with honest, expert advice you can trust.
Disclaimer: This blog is general information only and not official advice. France 2027/2028 dates, document requirements, attestation processes, the proof-of-funds threshold (~€877.50/month), fees, and procedures change every cycle and can differ for Pakistan specifically, and were correct at the time of writing. Always confirm current requirements on the official Campus France Pakistan and France-Visas websites, and seek personalised guidance from Westside Visa before applying. Admission and visa decisions rest solely with the institutions and French authorities.
