{"id":28529,"date":"2026-07-02T11:18:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T09:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lexcase-immigration.com\/?p=28529"},"modified":"2026-07-02T11:18:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T09:18:00","slug":"international-students-financial-means-threshold-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lexcase-immigration.com\/en\/international-students-financial-means-threshold-august-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"New financial-means threshold for international students \u2014 what changes on August 1, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Starting August 1, 2026, foreign nationals applying for a French &#8220;student&#8221; residence permit must demonstrate significantly higher monthly resources. Under Decree No. 2026-526 of June 22, 2026, the minimum amount is now tied to the French minimum wage (SMIC) rather than the old scholarship-based reference \u2014 rising from around \u20ac615 to \u20ac877.50 per month, an increase of roughly 43%. Because the threshold is set as a fixed percentage of the SMIC in force on the filing date, it will continue to move upward with each revaluation.<\/p>\n\n<p>To help students, host institutions, and practitioners get the essentials at a glance, we&#8217;ve put together a one-page guide covering the new calculation, the permits concerned, the entry-into-force rules, and the practical steps to anticipate before filing.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"lexcase-cta lexcase-cta--download rounded-lg shadow-sm bg-white pix-p-20 my-4\" style=\"border-left:4px solid #2c7f8f;\">\n  <div class=\"h5 font-weight-bold text-heading-default mb-2\">Download the LexCase guide<\/div>\n  <p class=\"mb-3 text-body-default\">International Students \u2014 New Resource Threshold 2026 (PDF)<\/p>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/lexcase-immigration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lexcase-student-threshold-flyer-EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"btn shadow-sm btn-primary pix-hover-item btn-normal\"><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Download the PDF<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>The LexCase Immigration &amp; International Mobility team is at your disposal to assist you with all of your immigration and residence matters in France, as well as in your dealings with French consulates around the world \u2014 from assembling your applications through to securing your residence permits.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"lexcase-cta lexcase-cta--end rounded-lg shadow-sm bg-white pix-p-20 my-4\" style=\"border-left:4px solid #2c7f8f;\">\n  <div class=\"h5 font-weight-bold text-heading-default mb-2\">Need guidance on a student residence permit in France?<\/div>\n  <p class=\"mb-3 text-body-default\">The LexCase Immigration &amp; International Mobility team assists students, host institutions, and practitioners with immigration and residence matters in France.<\/p>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/lexcase-immigration.com\/en\/contact\/\" class=\"btn shadow-sm btn-primary pix-hover-item btn-normal\"><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Contact LexCase<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Starting August 1, 2026, foreign nationals applying for a French &#8220;student&#8221; residence permit must demonstrate significantly higher monthly resources. 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