Visa Visiteur is a visa for financially independent individuals
that gives the ability to stay in France for one year or more.
Basic Requirements
There are some basic requirements and conditions for applicants for “Visiteu France” visa.
1. A minimum of €45,000 in savings for the main applicant is required. For children and partners, the additional amount starts from €25.000.
2. An obligation not to work in France — that is, not to be employed by a local employer. Working remotely for another country is possible.
3. Proof of accommodation during your stay in France:
4. If you live in France for more than 183 days, you become a tax resident and must file a tax return. If you are interested in future citizenship, this must not be overlooked.
5. Before applying, you have to buy a 12-month insurance policy with medical and related costs. You can then later obtain a “carte vitale” (public medical insurance card) as a resident of France.
6. For the first year, your visa is the equivalent of a residence card (titre de séjour). Before the end of the first year, you have to extend your stay for the following year and replace your visa with a residence card (titre de séjour).
Apply for the French citizenship after 5 years of residence in France. It is sufficient to show and prove that you have spent most of your time in the country, you must also submit tax returns and pass a language test at the level B1 at least.
5. A personal motivation letter will be crafted for you, highlighting why you chose France and why you want to live there
6. We’ll create and complete a declaration of socio-economic status for you
7. Our team will make a document an undertaking that you will not conduct business in France
8. We will handle filling our your visa application form
In addition to this, we will with all issues before and after the move, providing advice and trusted contacts for everyday issues.
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Mandatory Expenses
In the case of rented accommodations, you should consider the following costs: