International Students: List of documents to bring

Exchange students


From Europe
  • Student card from home university
  • European health insurance card
  • ID card or passport
  • Birth certificate
  • ID photos (35 x 45 mm) + some passport type photos

From outside Europe

  • Legalized birth certificate or birth certificate with an apostille and its translation made by a sworn translator
    • For further information, please see the procedure guide for birth certificate legalization.
  • Passport, long stay student Visa (D), and OFII form
  • ID photos (35 x 45 mm) + some passport type photos


Non-exchange students

  • Original copies of your diplomas
  • Health record booklet and vaccination records (if you have them)
  • Proof of sufficient financial resources (financial assistance by a third party, own resources, or other - 615€/month minimum without benefit)
  • Legalized birth certificate or with an apostille and its translation made by a sworn translator
    For further information, please see the procedure guide for birth certificate legalization.
  • Passport, long stay student Visa (D), and OFII form
  • European health insurance card (for European citizens only)
  • ID photos (35 x 45 mm) + some passport type photos
Mis à jour le 14 December 2023.
https://www.univ-nantes.fr/international/venir-a-nantes/international-students-list-of-documents-to-bring