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Before you leave home

What to complete before leaving your country

See the Guidelines for language assistants in France.

Once your educational authority has confirmed your appointment:

• If you come from a country outside the European Union, you must apply for a VLS/TS long séjour (long stay) visa from the French consulate in your country (list of addresses). The application form for this visa is called "visa de long séjour - demande d'attestation OFII" and should be downloaded from the OFII (Office Français de l'Immigration et de l'Integration) website.
  The consulate will review the OFII form and issue the VLS/TS long séjour visa.
  
  Please Note! You must ensure that you carry the original version of this document when entering France
  
  
• If you come from a European Union or European Economic Area country, you must carry valid proof of identity or a current passport.

All assistants must:

• Confirm their acceptance of the position offered to them (see regulations stated by your educational authority).
• Make contact with the main school in which they will be working.