The Etudes en France (EEF) procedure is the service established by the French government to centralize and facilitate all the processes associated with studying in France. This service is strictly online. Non-European students, who reside outside the European Union territory and wish to pursue their higher education in France, are thus required to submit applications to their schools of choice on this online platform. They must equally use this platform when submitting their applications for the student visa (long stay visa of more than 3 months).

Appointments for the following visa categories will be managed by the Embassy of France only:

For family reunion long-stay visas (OFII/OFPRA files), you must send an email to the following addresses:

For Pakistani nationals:
[email protected]

For Afghan nationals:

Currently, we are giving appointments to the OFPRA Afghan category only.

Applicants who can apply under the OFPRA Afghan category.

1. Spouse of refugee or beneficiary of subsidiary protection whose marriage predates the introduction of the application for protection
2. Children under 19 years of refugee status or beneficiaries of subsidiary protection
3. Father/Mother of a single minor refugee or beneficiary of subsidiary protection, with extension to single minor children accompanying their parents.

Applicant must visit AEG with OFPRA letter for appointment.

Warning Notice:

Entry into the Schengen territory: the possession of a visa is only one of the prerequisites for entry into the territory of the Schengen state. Should the Schengen State’s border authority refuse entry, no claim to reimbursement of the visa can be submitted. The border police at your Schengen destination may request the presentation of sufficient funds, a letter of invitation, hotel reservation, etc. Failure to present said funds/documents may result in entry being refused.

Interview Scheduling

1. Interview slot allocation is strictly on a first come first serve basis and on email
2. All visa applicants proceeding to the Embassy for the interview/biometrics must carry original NIC/ current and all previous passports, Receipts issued by AEG, and all necessary supporting documents.
3. Documentation must be as FRANCE-VISAS list requested by the Embassy. This list is available whenever you finalize the process and application form on the FRANCE-VISAS website.
4. Once your application is received at the authorized visa center an interview date will be allocated immediately or at a later date depending upon the availability of the interview slot.
5. The date and time of the interview will be marked on the AEG Service Charges Receipt.

Interview Location

Islamabad: On the day of interview applicant must arrive at the Diplomatic Shuttle Service, 3rd Avenue, near Quaid-e-Azam University Road, G-5, Islamabad to board the shuttle to the Embassy; all applicants are advised to reach 30 minutes before the scheduled appointment time.

Collection of biometric data

When you submit your application at French Embassy, the consular authority will collect your biometric data. This data consists of a photograph and the fingerprints of both hands. Exempt from fingerprinting are children under 12.

The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has stipulated certain mandatory
specifications for passport photos. Please find them here.

Important Note: 

1. Interview dates will not be scheduled by telephone or email.
2. All interview dates are tentative and subject to change at the sole discretion of the Embassy without any notice and recourse.