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Study in France from Côte d'Ivoire

For the 2027 intake, local Campus France Côte d’Ivoire fees and dates still need confirmation: the official homepage checked on 13 October 2026 still refers to an older campaign. The XOF 80,000 below is a previous reference amount, not a confirmed fee for this intake. The route remains Études en France, admission, then France-Visas and submission in Abidjan. Check current instructions in the Campus France account before paying or relying on a deadline. The national financial requirement is €877.50 per month from 1 August 2026. Budget estimates distinguish known charges, indicative conversions and items still requiring confirmation.

Updated October 13, 2026 · Reliability: medium · 43 sources

Known cost before departure
131,798 – 138,798 FCFApartial
excluding funds and tuition
Required funds
575,602 FCFA / month
€877.5 / month
Processing time
4 to 8 weeks after submitting a complete application according to the press (Sept.
Interview
Yes
Campus France office in Abidjan (7, rue des Bougainvilliers, Cocody-Centre) or Bouaké branch (Université Alassane Ouattara, campus 1)
Before the visa

Admission route

The Études en France procedure is mandatory for any first enrollment in French higher education, whatever the nationality of an applicant residing in Côte d'Ivoire. Application on the platform (ivoire.campusfrance.org / pastel.diplomatie.gouv.fr), up to 7 program choices; "white" DAP (preliminary admission application) for the 1st year of a Licence (bachelor's) (3 university choices); "non-DAP" route for L2, L3, licence professionnelle (professional bachelor's), BUT, Master's and connected schools. Non-connected programs (private schools, Parcoursup for BTS, CPGE, DCG, IFSI) are applied to directly, then the admission certificate is uploaded to Études en France for the interview and the visa. Offices: Abidjan (Cocody-Centre), Bouaké branch (Université Alassane Ouattara), San Pedro branch (opened on May 6, 2026, contact details not published) and an information "corner" at the CUEF of Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny.[1][3][5][6][7][8][9][10]

Admission procedure fees

  • Études en France application fee (Campus France Côte d'Ivoire)[1][2][3][4]80,000 FCFA

    Previous campaign reference: XOF 80,000. The fee for the 2027 intake was not reconfirmed on 13 October 2026; follow the payment instructions in the Campus France account.

The visa application

Where to apply

Where to file
Abidjan
Authority
Consulate General of France in Abidjan (decides on visas)
Application center
VFS Global · Abidjan
Address
Centre commercial HLM, 1er étage, rue des Carrossiers, Zone 3, Abidjan
Opening hours
submission by appointment Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; passport pickup without appointment from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Appointment
Form on france-visas.gouv.fr, then an appointment on the VFS Global website with online prepayment of the service fee
Tip
Apply for the visa after completing the Études en France procedure. The 2026 intake PDF indicated appointments from June; the local 2027 opening is unconfirmed. Check the instructions in your file and on France-Visas before booking. The France-Visas form is free.
Processing time
4 to 8 weeks after submitting a complete application according to the press (Sept. 2026), several months if a civil status document must be verified; France-Visas generally announces 15 days, up to 45 days in some cases. No reply from the consulate for 2 months means refusal.[13][22][37]
Interview
Yes · Campus France office in Abidjan (7, rue des Bougainvilliers, Cocody-Centre) or Bouaké branch (Université Alassane Ouattara, campus 1) · Mandatory academic interview of about 20 minutes (study plan, career plan, motivation), with originals; no absence or postponement. Its assessment is sent to the consulate. No systematic interview when submitting the visa at VFS.[1][3][5][6][38]
Center website (VFS Global)

Sources for filing[1][3][11][12][13]

In order

The steps

  1. 1

    Choose programs and create the Études en France account[1][3][6][9]

    When: from October 1, 2026

    On the Études en France platform (accessed via ivoire.campusfrance.org): personal information, academic background, scanned documents, up to 7 choices. Free guidance workshops in Abidjan and Bouaké. For a private school or a Parcoursup program, apply directly to the institution in parallel.

  2. 2

    Gather your Ivorian academic documents[14][15]

    When: October-November 2026

    Bac diploma (issued by the DECO, Direction des examens et concours (Examinations Directorate), Plateau: 1,000 FCFA according to an official 2016 information sheet), transcripts; students at public universities: transcripts and diplomas issued by the central registrar's office; BTS candidates or holders: official exam transcript from the DOREX. Request duplicates of lost documents very early. Originals will be required on the day of the interview.

    • Issuing of the bac diploma (DECO)[14]1,000 FCFA

      servicepublic.gouv.ci information sheet updated in 2016: to be reconfirmed.

  3. 3

    Submit the application and pay the Campus France fee[2][3][4][10]

    When: December 2026 - January 2027 depending on the program

    Submit at least one month before the deadline for your program type. National dates for the 2027 intake: white DAP no later than December 15, 2026; Campus France Côte d'Ivoire often sets earlier dates (previous campaign: December 6, 2025 for the 1st series, January 22, 2026 for the 2nd series). Wait for the payment request in your personal account, then pay 80,000 FCFA at an SGCI branch counter with that request.

    • Études en France application fee[1][2]80,000 FCFA

      non-refundable

  4. 4

    Application review and academic interview[1][3][6][15]

    When: after payment, until March 2027Duration: about 20 minutes

    Campus France checks the documents and sends back incomplete applications. Mandatory interview of about 20 minutes in Abidjan or Bouaké: invitation letter, valid ID and originals of diplomas, transcripts and certificates (certified copies and scans refused). No absence or postponement accepted.

  5. 5

    Institutions' responses and final choice[1][10][16]

    When: April-May 2027

    University responses (DAP) no later than April 30, 2027. Confirm a single final choice no later than May 31, 2027, then download the certificate ("accord préalable d'inscription" (prior enrollment approval) or "confirmation d'acceptation" (acceptance confirmation)) that will be used for the visa.

  6. 6

    Put together proof of funds[12][17][18][19]

    When: before the visa appointment

    Show at least €877.50 per month for the length of the stay, i.e. 575,602 FCFA per month and 6,907,227 FCFA for 12 months (fixed rate 655.957). Accepted forms: scholarship certificate, deposit in an account in France, bank statements for the last 3 months, or a sponsor's attestation de prise en charge (statement of financial support) with their ID and proof of income. Do not rely on the €615 shown on the Campus France Côte d'Ivoire visa page.

  7. 7

    France-Visas application and submission at VFS Global[11][12][13][20]

    When: from June 2027

    Fill out the long-stay visa form on france-visas.gouv.fr (enter your Études en France number), book an appointment at VFS Global in Abidjan by prepaying the service fee (19,000 FCFA), then submit in person (biometrics) and pay the visa fee at the reduced Études en France rate (€50).

    • VFS Global service fee[11]19,000 FCFA

      non-refundable

    • Long-stay visa fee (reduced Études en France rate)[20][21]€50≈ 32,798 FCFA

      I.e. 32,798 FCFA at the fixed rate; equivalent amount charged in Abidjan not published.

  8. 8

    Decision and passport collection[11][13][22]

    Duration: 4 to 8 weeks in general (press, Sept. 2026)

    The passport stays at the consulate during processing. Pickup at VFS without appointment, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; delivery outside Abidjan possible for about 6,000 FCFA (press). Check for the "étudiant" (student) mention on the visa sticker.

  9. 9

    Travel[1]

    When: August-September 2027

    Arrive at least 15 days before the start of the academic year to settle in and complete your enrollment.

  10. 10

    Steps on arrival[23][24][25][26]

    When: on arrival, validation within 3 months

    Validate the VLS-TS online (ANEF) within 3 months (€100 fee since May 1, 2026), pay the CVEC (student life contribution, €105 in 2026-2027) before administrative enrollment, register for health insurance free of charge, open a bank account.

The application

Required documents

  • Passport[19][27]

    required

    Issued less than 10 years ago, valid for at least 3 months after the end of the requested visa, two blank pages; kept by the consulate during processing.

  • France-Visas long-stay visa form and receipt[13][19]

    required

    Filled out online, printed, dated and signed.

  • ID photo[19]

    required

    Recent, color, 35 × 45 mm, ICAO standards.

  • Études en France certificate[19][27]

    required

    Generated by the platform after the final choice (or admission certificate from a non-connected program uploaded to Études en France).

  • Most recent degree obtained[27]

    required

    Bac for an L1, otherwise your most recent higher education degree.

    Local specifics: Originals presented at the Campus France interview; central registrar's office for public universities, DOREX for BTS.

  • Transcripts for the last three years[15][19]

    required

    High school for an L1, Licence (bachelor's) years for a Master's.

  • Proof of funds[17][19]

    required

    At least €877.50 per month (575,602 FCFA) for the length of the stay.

    Local specifics: Whether mobile money is accepted is not mentioned on the pages consulted: prefer stamped bank statements.

  • Proof of accommodation for the first 3 months[19][27]

    required

    Booking, lease, attestation d'hébergement (proof of accommodation) with the host's supporting documents, or an explanatory letter.

  • Payment of service and visa fees[11][20]

    required

    19,000 FCFA prepaid when booking the appointment; €50 visa fee at submission.

Depending on your profile

  • Guarantor's attestation de prise en charge (sponsorship certificate)[12][19][27]

    Signed, with a copy of the sponsor's ID, their statements and proof of income.

  • Scholarship certificate[19][20]

    Amount and duration; French government scholarship holders are exempt from visa fees.

  • Birth certificate[19]

    Required for minors; useful later for social security.

    Local specifics: Verification of an Ivorian civil status document can extend processing by several months (press).

  • French test (TCF DAP)[28][29]

    bachelor's

    Not required from an Ivorian national for the DAP (French is the sole official language).

    Local specifics: A non-Ivorian residing in Côte d'Ivoire may have to take it at the Institut français in Abidjan (TCF tout public: 80,000 FCFA, written and oral expression tests extra).

  • Parental authorization (minors)[30]

    France-Visas form and statement of financial support; "mineur scolarisé" (minor in school) visa.

Before departure

Detailed fees

  • Études en France application fee (Campus France Côte d'Ivoire)[1][2][3]80,000 FCFA

    Previous campaign reference: XOF 80,000. The fee for the 2027 intake was not reconfirmed on 13 October 2026; follow the payment instructions in the Campus France account.

  • Long-stay student visa fee (reduced Études en France rate)[20][21][31]€50≈ 32,798 FCFA

    Equivalent to 32,798 FCFA at the fixed rate; exact equivalent charged in Abidjan not published. Free for French government scholarship holders. Non-refundable.

  • VFS Global Abidjan service fee[11]19,000 FCFA

    Per application, prepaid online when booking the appointment, non-refundable.

  • Issuing of the bac diploma (DECO), if not yet collected[14](depending on profile)1,000 FCFA

    Official 2016 information sheet, to be reconfirmed; optional if you already have the diploma.

  • Passport delivery outside Abidjan (optional)[22](depending on profile)6,000 FCFA

    Approximate amount given by the press, not verified from an official source.

  • TCF tout public (non-Ivorians only)[28][32](depending on profile)80,000 FCFA

    Mandatory tests; oral and written expression: 40,000 FCFA each on top. TCF DAP price not published. Ivorians are exempt for the DAP.

Known subtotal131,798 – 138,798 FCFA

Estimate based on the previous Campus France fee of XOF 80,000, a €50 visa converted to XOF 32,798 and XOF 19,000 for VFS. The maximum adds two options (diploma and delivery), not every possible charge. Reconfirm the 2027 Campus France fee and local visa charge; excludes financial resources, travel, tuition, any tests and costs after arrival.

Items with no published official amount (not counted)

  • Campus France fee applicable to the 2027 intake
  • exact FCFA equivalent of the €50 visa fee charged in Abidjan
For the visa

Funds to prove

575,602 FCFA / monthi.e. €877.5 / month

47% of the gross monthly SMIC (minimum wage) on the day of submission (decree no. 2026-526 of June 22, 2026), i.e. €877.50 per month for any application submitted since August 1, 2026; amount indexed to the SMIC. The Campus France Côte d'Ivoire visa page still shows €615: outdated. The consulate also assesses your ability to pay a private school's fees.[12][17][18][33][34]

Accepted proof

  • scholarship certificate
  • bank statements (last 3 months, stamped)
  • certificate of deposit in an account in France
  • sponsor's attestation de prise en charge (statement of financial support) with proof of their income
2027 intake

Timeline

  1. October 1, 2026

    National DAP applications open — 2027 intake[43]

    National date confirmed. No dated Ivorian submission, payment and interview calendar was found on 13 October 2026; do not infer local deadlines from national dates.

  2. December 15, 2026

    White DAP (university L1): national submission deadline[10]

    Campus France Côte d'Ivoire often sets an earlier date: check its 2026-2027 calendar.

  3. December 6, 2025

    1st series deadline (L1 with DAP, architecture) — previous campaign[3]

    Historical information for the 2026 intake: official PDF visually checked on 13 October 2026. Do not carry this date forward to the 2027 intake.

  4. January 22, 2026

    2nd series deadline (L2, L3, licence pro, BUT, Master's) — previous campaign[3]

    Historical information for the 2026 intake: official PDF visually checked on 13 October 2026. Do not carry this date forward to the 2027 intake.

  5. January 15, 2026

    Parcoursup applications (BTS, CPGE, DCG, IFSI) — previous campaign[3]

    Historical information for the 2026 intake: official PDF visually checked on 13 October 2026. Do not carry this date forward to the 2027 intake.

  6. April 30, 2027

    university answers (DAP) at the latest[10][16]

  7. May 31, 2027

    Final DAP choice deadline[43]

  8. June 2027to be confirmed

    start of student visa appointments[1][3]

    from June every year

Specifics Côte d'Ivoire → France

Differences and pitfalls

What differs from the general rule

  • Campus France fee of 80,000 FCFA paid only at a Société Générale Côte d'Ivoire counter, after the payment request (not at TLScontact as in Cameroon).
  • Visa submitted at VFS Global in Abidjan (service fee 19,000 FCFA, prepaid online), not at TLScontact or Capago.
  • Ivorian nationals exempt from the French test for the DAP (French is the sole official language); a non-Ivorian residing in Côte d'Ivoire may have to take the TCF.
  • Documents in French: no translation; no legalization required by the Campus France and France-Visas pages consulted (Côte d'Ivoire does not use the apostille).
  • Official transcripts required for some profiles: central registrar's office of public universities, DOREX transcript for BTS.
  • Interview possible in Bouaké; San Pedro branch opened in May 2026 and information point at the CUEF of Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny.
  • The Campus France Côte d'Ivoire visa page still shows €615 in monthly funds: the applicable amount is €877.50.

Pitfalls to avoid

Paid intermediaries[12][41]

No intermediary is authorized to prepare the visa application; the France-Visas form is free and appointments are booked on the VFS Global website. Fake documents lead to refusal.

Outdated funds amount[12][17]

Financial support based on €615 per month risks refusal: €877.50 per month has been required since August 1, 2026.

Paying before the payment request[2][4]

The 80,000 FCFA is paid only after the payment request is received in your Études en France account, at an SGCI counter; it is never refunded.

Certified copies at the interview[3][15]

Only originals are accepted on the day of the academic interview; no absence or postponement is tolerated.

Tough selection[2][7]

About one third of applications get an admission: make several relevant choices and submit at least one month before the deadline.

Civil status document verified[19][22]

Verification of a civil status document can delay the visa by several months: apply early and do not buy a non-changeable ticket before the decision.

Budget without APL[25][42]

Since July 1, 2026, a non-European student without a need-based scholarship is no longer entitled to the APL (housing assistance); differentiated tuition fees (€2,902 for a Licence (bachelor's), €3,950 for a Master's) are added unless exempted.

Figures

Statistics

student visas issued by France to Ivorians (2024)
2 456 (2021), 2 932 (2022), 3 661 (2023), 3 640 (2024)[39]
Ivorian students enrolled in French higher education (2025)
12,672 in 2024-2025 (+31% in five years)[39][40]
admission selectivity (2026)
about 13,000 applications processed each year by Campus France Côte d'Ivoire, only one third get an admission (press, May 2026)[7]
student visa refusal rate for Ivorians
No official figure found: No official per-country figure found (searched on 10/12/2026).

Travora does not issue visas.

Travora is not affiliated with any embassy, consulate or service provider (Campus France, TLScontact, VFS Global, BLS…). Rules and amounts change: check the official website before any payment or filing. Page updated October 13, 2026.

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