France reopens A63 highway as 84,000 wildfire evacuees return to the Bordeaux area
France raises proof-of-funds requirement for student long-stay visas to €877.50 per month from 1 August
France updates Working-Holiday (Programme Vacances-Travail) page with 2026 quotas and practical guidance
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France confirms internal Schengen border controls will stay in place until 31 October amid G7 security preparations
A fresh notification to the European Commission confirms that France will keep passport controls at its Schengen internal borders until 31 October 2026, citing terrorism, migrant-smuggling and G7-summit security concerns. Cross-border travellers and freight operators should expect identity checks and minor delays but no additional visa requirements.
France Raises Minimum Financial Requirement for Student Visas Ahead of 2026-27 Academic Year
From 1 August 2026, non-EU students must show €877.50 per month—up 43 %—to obtain a French long-stay student visa. Applications lodged by 31 July are still judged on the old €615 figure, but late filers risk refusal if they cannot meet the new standard. Universities and employers must adjust scholarship and allowance packages, while mobility managers should alert pending candidates immediately. The change is designed to ensure students can meet living costs and to deter misuse of study visas.