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Assistance to Canadians
Guidelines from the French Government
We recommend you examine the following web sites before you travel to France, be it for a holiday, studies, business or settlement. Make sure you are properly informed on all administrative requirements for entry into France before you leave Canada. Preparation is the key to a successful trip.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of France
Under the heading "Visiting France", you will find extensive practical information to better plan your stay in France. Visa requirements, tourist information and useful addresses are some of the questions that are addressed. - French Embassy in Canada
If you are leaving for France and need a visa, it is imperative that you get the proper information from the French General Consulate that serves your community. To know which consulate is responsible for your area, look under the heading "Consular Matters". - Service Public – A complete guide of your rights in France (Available in French only)
Look under the heading "Etrangers en France" to learn about the different steps required for study, work or settlement in France. You will also find information on how to obtain a working visa, how to become a French citizen, and the dates of statutory holidays in France, etc. - « CROUS »
This is a guide prepared by the National Centre for Student Services. This guide contains information and advice on how to register in a French University, how to finance your studies in France, how to find a place to live, etc.
