Does your school cost more than €3000 per year, and do you need to prove that you have the necessary funds to pay your tuition fees to the embassy?
First, ask yourself this question: why do embassies require proof of funds? Well, it’s simple. They want to ensure that you have the financial means to live and study safely during your stay. But beware, proving your resources is not just a formality. It is one of the key elements that can determine whether you get your visa or not.
In general, it is recommended to justify your ability to pay your school fees. If your tuition is more than €3000 a year, it is preferable to justify it. But it all depends. We knew a Congolese student who was accepted at ESSEC, and whose tuition was €12,000 a year. He did not justify how he would pay his tuition. And he received a student visa refusal for reason 5.
We helped him revise his application, adding a financial guarantor, free accommodation, and increasing his AVI, he resubmitted his visa application and this time, he got a visa approval.
The good news is that it’s not just about having a large sum of money in your account. There are several ways to demonstrate your financial capacity. For example, if you have a scholarship, it can cover part or all of your fees. If you rely on help from your parents or a sponsor, you will need to provide bank statements. There are also cases where friends or family in France can commit to supporting you. In this case, a commitment to support may suffice, but it must be well documented.
Now, is it an obligation for everyone to demonstrate their financial capabilities?
The explanation in this video 
