Hello, I hope you are well? I have been accepted into an apprenticeship programme at a school that is part of the conference of grandes écoles for a specialised master’s degree. I have already obtained the apprenticeship contract approved by the OPCO, which mentions my remuneration for the work-study programme. Can this contract be used to justify my financial resources for the visa application? Thank you.
Hello @Hermo_samir,
I’m doing well, thank you, and I hope you are too. Congratulations on being accepted and especially for your apprenticeship contract!
The expression « approved by the OPCO » means that the apprenticeship contract you received has been validated by the Skills Operator (OPCO). The OPCO is an organisation that supports companies in their training policy, notably through the financing and validation of work-study training contracts such as apprenticeship contracts. This approval is important because it certifies that your contract complies with current regulations and ensures that your professional training is recognised and financially supported. In the context of your visa application, an apprenticeship contract approved by the OPCO can therefore serve as proof of your financial resources, as it includes key information such as your salary during the work-study period.
Now, will the contract alone be enough? It will depend on your salary as mentioned in the contract. What is your net monthly salary? In which country are you applying for the visa?
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Best regards
Thank you @Andrew for your response. My gross salary is €1600 per month. As for the net, it won’t be far from that. I am making my request from Benin. Thank you.
[quote=« Hermo_samir, post:4, topic:5844 »] My gross salary is €1600 per month. As for the net, it won’t be far from that. I am applying from Benin. [/quote] Very well, I think that’s more than enough.
Keep me informed of the outcome, to help others.
Best regards
Perfect!!! I’ll get back to you then. Thank you @Andrew
Hello @Andrew. Just to let you know that the apprenticeship contract validated by the opco was sufficient to justify my financial resources. Thank you.