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Administrative Procedures
You are about to arrive at Toulouse School of Management and the French administrative procedures seem complicated and insurmontable?
Don't panic!
Discover our 4-step guide to facilitate your arrival in France and start the year with peace of mind.
The CVEC is the Student and Campus Life Contribution. It costs 100 euros per year and is mandatory for all students, except for specific cases, who are pursuing initial training in a higher education institution.
The certificate of payment of the Student and Campus Life Contribution will then allow you to validate your registration within your training institution.
Opening a bank account in France allows you to pay your French bills, subscribe to a French telephone service, have your health expenses reimbursed or receive a salary if you have a work permit on French territory.
Any foreign student living in France has the right to have a French bank account. To do so, simply go to the bank branch of your choice and make an appointment with an advisor.
Before selecting your future bank, it is recommended to study the advantages and disadvantages of each agency. Indeed, the cost of a bank card, an international transfer, or cash withdrawal from an ATM may vary from one bank to another.
Note that it is essential to have an identity document, proof of residence and a certificate of schooling to open a bank account. If you do not have accommodation yet, some banks accept the address of the international relations department of the school where you are studying.
Students coming to France with a visa requiring validation must do so within the first few days on French territory.
To do this, you must have with you:
If you do not have a payment card when validating your visa, you can also buy an electronic stamp with cash at a tobacco shop.
European students who already have a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) do not need to register for social security. They can use their EHIC card to receive medical care in France.
Non-European students must register with the general French social security system in order to receive reimbursement for their health expenses. Registration for social security can be done directly online.
This registration is free and mandatory immediately after your registration at TSM.
If you are in France for several years of studies with a long-stay visa, you will be given a "carte vitale" which will allow reimbursement of your healthcare expenses.
