What is OFII (OFII)?

What is OFII (OFII)?

OFII stands for Office Français de l’Immigration et de l’Intégration . (French Office of Immigration and Integration). Once you step foot in France with a student visa, you must register to Visa Validation (ex OFII) to be able to travel back and forth into France after 3 months and during the duration of your Visa.

What is visa validation (ex OFII)?

(French Office of Immigration and Integration). Once you step foot in France with a student visa, you must register to Visa Validation (ex OFII) to be able to travel back and forth into France after 3 months and during the duration of your Visa. Visa validation is also a step to convert your visa into a student residence permit.

How to pay the OFII tax in France?

During your appointment at the OFII, you will have to pay a tax. The cost will depend on your type of visa (the cost of your visa adds to the OFII tax). You can pay this tax by Internet (sur le site timbresofii.fr) or with ordinary tax stamps. Source : Office français de l’immigration et de l’intégration http://www.ofii.fr/

Can I live in France after my OFII medical exam?

After my OFII medical exam, I’ve officially been noted as ‘healthy’ enough to live in France! So, you got your long-stay visa for France, you validated your French visa online, and you finally received a letter saying you are due to visit the OFII in the near future.