Algerian Students Advised to Submit Late Arrival Authorization Before Applying for French Study Visa
Algerian students planning to study in France have been instructed to submit a “late arrival authorization” to Campus France before they apply for their long-stay visas.
Algerian students planning to study in France have been instructed to submit a “late arrival authorization” to Campus France before they apply for their long-stay visas. This requirement is crucial for those starting their studies in September 2024. The document must detail the arrival deadline and confirm that the visa application will be submitted on time, according to Schengen.News.
Campus France is reminding students to ensure they present this document to avoid delays in their visa application process.
Algerian and Moroccan Students in France
Algeria ranks as the second-largest source of international students in France, following Morocco. According to Campus France data, Morocco leads with 45,162 students, accounting for 11% of the international student population. This figure represents a 13% increase from 2017 to 2022.
Algeria follows with 32,147 students, making up 8% of the total international student body, and showing a 5% increase over the same period. In contrast, the number of Chinese students has decreased by 15%, totaling 25,605, while Italian student numbers have surged by 50% from 2017 to 2022, now representing the fourth largest group of international students in France. Senegalese students follow with 15,251.
Maghrebi Nationals Lead in French Residence Permits and Citizenship
In 2023, nationals from Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia were the top recipients of French residence permits. Moroccan citizens received the most, with 36,648 permits, making up 11.2% of the total. Algerians followed with 31,943 permits, representing 9.7%, and Tunisians received 22,639 permits, accounting for 6.9%. Together, these Maghrebi nationals received over a quarter (27.8%) of all French residence permits issued that year.
The trend is similar for French citizenship applications, with Moroccans being the largest group of new citizens, totaling 8,017. Algerians were the second largest group, with 6,737 gaining citizenship, while Tunisians had 3,841 new citizens.
