1/ "Student" Residence Permit
You are planning to come to France to study? You must obtain a long-term visa acting as residence permit. The consular department must process your demand as early as possible.
The VLS-TS: Long Term Visa used as Residence Permit
This visa is granted if you are studying in France and prove sufficient revenues. The visa allows you to work at a job in addition to your studies as long as it doesn't exceed 60% of yearly labour duration.
Plurennial Residence Card (CSP)
The plurennial residence card is available at the end of your first year of studies in France. It is valid from 2 to 4 years depending on your academic studies. It may be renewed if you continue your studies. The plurennial card will be extended to all types of students on November 1st, 2016.