Visa applications and residency permits
For individuals and businesses seeking advice regarding French immigration law, we can help with the following visa applications:
- Long-stay visitor visas (up to 1 year) renewable (visa long séjour)
- Spouse of a French or European citizen visa
- Talent passport visas for artists and individuals with a national or international reputation.
The main condition of the visitor visa is that the applicant is not authorized to work in France. Working in France means being actively employed in France on a French employment contract. Under certain circumstances however, visitor visa holders may be allowed to work remotely for a foreign company during their stay in France.
We can assist you in your move to France by preparing your applications for a long-stay visitor visa for you, your minor children, your spouse, and other family members you wish to accompany you on your move. If you are moving with you minor child, you must be able to demonstrate that they are enrolled in a French school during their time living in France. To be granted a visitor visa, adult applicants must be able to demonstrate sufficient financial savings to sustain themselves during their time living in France.
If you are indecisive on whether you would like to relocate permanently to France, the visitor visa may be an appropriate choice for you. This visa is a one-year residence permit that you can renew every year if you wish and if you continue to meet the legal conditions of the visa.
You can apply for a visa up to 3 months before your date of arrival in France, regardless of your professional situation. There is no restriction on buying property in France, whether you are a French citizen or resident or not, or if you reside in France at the time of the purchase. Any sale must be finalized before a French notaire, in some cases, remotely. Contact us and we can assist you in determining how to move forward.
You can apply for a talent passport – artist if you are a national artist or a talent passport if you are an artist of international renown. For those applications, you must be able to demonstrate that you are recognized by your peers in your area by providing any document establishing your reputation. Avocat Grégoire has significant experience in assisting artists and singers who wish to relocate to France. Contact us today to discuss your situation!
Want to obtain a visa to France or French citizenship?
Our team is specialized in French citizenship and can answer these questions for you.
