Wait for the decision
The wait varies by centre and season.
How to do it
- 1Track your application in the "Suivre une demande" (track an application) section of France-Visas, using your login details.
- 2Keep an eye on your emails: France-Visas tells you when your passport is ready and how to collect it.
- 3While you wait, move on with everything that does not depend on the visa: accommodation for the first weeks, CVEC, departure budget.
- 4If the decision is really slow, write to the visa service you depend on (embassy in Yaoundé or consulate general in Douala) using the contacts shown on France-Visas.
What you need
- France-Visas login details
- Visa fee receipt
Tips
- No reliable official processing time is published: it varies by centre and season. Apply as early as possible to keep some margin before term starts.
- Do not buy a non-refundable plane ticket until you have your visa.
- Neither Campus France nor any other organisation can speed up or influence the decision: ignore anyone who promises otherwise.
A question about this step?
“Wait for the decision”: ask Mbeng, the answer comes from the guides and official sources.