Introduction to the application conditions of EU blue card for French immigrants studying abroad

# French Immigration # Introduction In the French Immigration, Integration and Naturalization Law, foreigners can apply for an EU blue card valid for 3 years. The following is an introduction to the application conditions of EU blue card for French immigrants studying abroad, compiled by. Welcome to read!

1. Introduction to the application conditions of EU blue card for French immigrants studying abroad

1. The applicant's annual income before tax must be at least 1.5 times of the French minimum wage SMIC (about 5 1443 euros);

2. At least three years of university degree, or five years of professional work experience (including two years of senior management positions). This means that you must have a work contract.

If you only get a work contract of less than 3 years when you apply for the blue card, in this case, the validity of your blue card will only cover the validity of the contract +3 months. Specifically, if you only have a two-year work contract, the blue card is only valid for two years and three months. You can find another job as soon as possible before the blue card expires.

Q: If I have obtained the long-term residency in the EU, can I find a job in France with this residency?

A: The answer to this question is no. In other words, a person with the right of abode in the EU is not allowed to work directly in other EU countries. Even if you have obtained permanent residency in an EU member state (such as Italy, Spain or Germany), you can't work legally in France without a work permit from the French government.

The advantage of staying in the EU is that you don't need to apply for a long-term visa if you want to live or work in other EU countries.

However, once you enter France as an EU resident, you must apply for the corresponding residence permit according to your purpose in France. That is to say, students can apply for short-term residence, work, visit relatives, do business, and be scientific workers. If you want to work in France, you must also apply for a work permit in accordance with French law. Whether the work permit is approved or not is related to many factors such as the supply and demand of the local labor market.

2. Fees for studying in France

1, tuition

Tuition fees vary according to the nature of the school, and the cost of studying abroad for French graduate students is higher than that for French undergraduate students. The annual registration fee for comprehensive universities ranges from 120 to 700 euros; Higher business schools average 14000 ~ 19000 euros per year.

2. Medical insurance

France is a country with a perfect social security system, and it also has a special medical insurance system for college students.

International students and domestic students are treated equally in medical insurance. All students under the age of 28, who have studied in a recognized French educational institution for more than 4 months, can automatically join the social medical insurance system for college students. Insurance procedures should be handled together with administrative registration at the beginning of school. The insurance premium of 1 year is about 180 euros.

3. Food and beverage expenses

The cost of cooking by yourself is about 100 euro/month. If you eat a meal in the university cafeteria every day, the cost is slightly higher, about 120 euros/month. University canteens are subsidized by the government for 30% of students' meals, and 70% are taken out by students. Generally, a meal is about 4 euros. You can cook your own meals in public houses, depending on your personal consumption level.

4. Residence

The government builds public university dormitories, which are managed by Cross University management organization: the cost is low and the application is difficult, especially for language students. About 180 euros per month, excluding housing subsidies, about 100 euros per month (from other provinces). (Note: A. The number of dormitories in public universities is limited, so it is usually difficult for self-funded international students to live in them. B, the consumption level of the capital Paris is higher than that of other provinces, especially in terms of rent)

Private profit-making dormitories for college students built by private individuals and enterprises: the cost is moderate and you can apply for housing subsidies. After the subsidy, it is about 300 euros/month, and the conditions are good (from other provinces).

French accommodation and private rent: you can apply for housing subsidies, and the cost depends on the housing conditions.

3. Ways to save money by studying abroad

1, choose a public school

There is a big difference in fees between public schools and private schools in France. Ordinary public universities only charge registration fees and do not charge tuition fees. The annual registration fee for a university like Paris is about 1 10 euros, and with limited medical insurance, it should be said that all students who can study in France can afford it.

In addition to paying the registration fee, the tuition fees of private schools are staggering. The annual tuition fee of a good normal college, engineering college or business school ranges from 7000 to 15000 euros, not counting the book fee, which is beyond the affordability of parents as wage earners. At present, most students studying in France choose ordinary public schools, especially self-funded international students. Besides the diploma recognized by the State Education Commission, saving money is a very important factor. Not many people choose ordinary private schools, because these schools are mostly miscellaneous brands and are not easy to be recognized when they return home. Even fewer people actually enter private prestigious schools, because such schools charge high fees and have to compete through exams. Intelligence level and language level are two very high thresholds, which are difficult for ordinary international students to cross.

2. Housing subsidies.

Houses in Paris are very tight. The monthly rent for students living alone is as low as 300 to 400 euros, and many of them are large suites shared by several people. For public students, the situation is better. You can go to the student dormitory under the jurisdiction of CROUS, which specializes in international students' affairs. The monthly rent ranges from 120 to 150 euros.

Finding a house is a headache for self-funded international students. The international university town has good facilities, such as student canteen, library and swimming pool. Students from other provinces in France and foreign students live in it, which is convenient for communication, but the cost is relatively high, at least about 400 euros. For the rest, we will rent houses. There are private dormitories for college students and single rooms with stoves, kitchen utensils and bathrooms, which are convenient for life. There are also public laundry rooms, gyms and tennis courts in the corridor. This kind of house costs 450 to 900 euros a month. Some private houses are scattered in residential areas, and some are rented attics. The price depends on the specific geographical location and conditions.

3. Eat independently

For nervous students, the most convenient thing is to have a meal in the university cafeteria. There are more than 800 university canteens in France, both inside and outside the school. Cold dishes, hot dishes, desserts and fruits are available, and bread can be taken at will, with a meal of 2 to 2.5 euros. There is also fast food, about 55 euros per set meal and 3 to 4 euros for French sandwiches.

It is unrealistic to eat in a French restaurant. For students who have no income, the most economical way is to cook by themselves or board with other students. There are many free markets in French neighborhoods, which are open several times a week or only on weekends. The vegetables and fruits here are fresh and cheap. There are many shops in China in Paris and other provinces. These shops have spices that China people are used to, which creates conditions for their own business. If you choose to cook by yourself, the monthly food expenses can be maintained at 60 to 70 euros, and 100 euros is very reasonable.