Last updated 16 October 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Оbserver internship visa D in France for Australian citizens
Оbserver internship visa — what you need to know
Issued to post-graduate medical students from their home country who wish to participate in an inter-university cooperation program. A three-month internship, renewable once, may be undertaken as part of this university cooperation scheme.
Intended for a foreign student in a postgraduate medical program
The intern holds 'observer' (observateur) status and is not entitled to any medical practice or intervention in patient care
An agreement with a public medical institution is required
No residence permit is issued; the period does not count towards long-term status and does not grant family status
The observer does not receive any gratification (allowance)
For stays of up to 90 days, a short-stay visa may be sufficient. For longer stays or extensions, a national D visa is required
No work permit is required
No residence card application or VLS-TS validation is required
Participation in French Embassy programs may provide funding (accommodation, visa)
Eligible individuals:
- Post-graduate medical student
How does this visa work?
Don’t postpone the application
The visa is processed from 15 days to 1 month. Many people contact us 3–5 days before their trip, so start the process in advance
How can you prove the basis for the visa?
They clarify the purpose of the visit and future activities in the country
What must be prepared?
Basic package — always required, regardless of the application conditions
What additional documents may be required?
Documents required vary depending on individual circumstances, specific visa conditions, the place, and the method of application.
*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.
**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.
Are you eligible for this visa?
Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.
The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of one or more member states.
Valid permanent resident status or proof thereof; all preliminary procedures for visa application have been completed.
Official visa information
English international
Category code
D
Type of visa
National/long-term visa
Category
Work visas