VISITORS

The French visitor visa is intended for foreigners who wish to stay in France for an extended period without engaging in professional activity in the country.

It is particularly relevant for :

  • Individuals wishing to reside in France for personal reasons : retirement, family life, or a long-term stay)
  • Foreigners with sufficient financial means to live in France without working

    It is characterized by :

  • The speed of the application process,
  • Relative ease of approval, which varies depending on your financial resources
  • Conditions that differ according to the country of origin.

Requirements to be met

1. You must have sufficient financial means to cover your needs during your first year of stay in France

2. You must have health insurance valid in France

3. You must commit not to work in France during your stay

Validity period

1. Most visitor visas are valid for 1 year and are renewable

2. From the second year, you can apply for a residence permit

3. The residence permit must be renewed each year

4. During your first 5 years in France, you will not be allowed to work

We handle your application

  • Initial contact via videoconference at no cost to you
  • Answers to your questions : Throughout the process, we respond to all your questions step by step
  • Application preparation : We take care of everything ! Thanks to a wide network of partners, we respond quickly to your needs at the most advantageous rate. If necessary and upon request, we advance the fees
  • Support for your relocation project  We stay by your side to remind you of important dates to ensure a successful and sustainable relocation