No employment or university enrollment needed
Residence in France with access to the Schengen Area
Simple application process – typically only 10 documents required
Renewable annually, with potential access to long-term residency after 5 years
How we can help
A 1-hour strategic call to assess your eligibility, provide you with a personalized application plan (PDF guide with key information and templates), and address all your questions.
A comprehensive review of the documents prepared by the applicant to ensure compliance with legal and administrative standards, as well as translation and legalization requirements.
We will support you throughout the entire process – from eligibility assessment and document preparation to submission and post-arrival steps in France, including renewals and status change strategy.
Visa Consultation
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Who is eligible?
You do not plan to work, study, or conduct business in France
You can demonstrate sufficient and stable financial means (at least €22,500 / year per adult)
You hold valid private health insurance
You have a clean immigration history
Eligible
Applicants
Applicants
Families relocating for private and lifestyle reasons
Financially independent individuals
Passive investors and business owners
Remote income earners (non-French source)
Retirees
FAQ — French Talent Visas
The Visiteur Visa is a long-stay visa for individuals who wish to live in France for more than 90 days without working. It is commonly used by retirees, financially independent individuals, and people joining family members who are not EU citizens.
You may apply if you:
- Do not plan to work or conduct business in France.
- Can prove stable financial means (savings, pension, passive income, sponsor, etc.).
- Can show accommodation in France (rental contract, property deed, hosting attestation).
- Have comprehensive medical insurance covering your entire stay.
- Have a valid passport and a clean immigration record.
No. Paid work or commercial activity is strictly prohibited.
You may, however, manage personal investments or receive income from outside France.
You may, however, manage personal investments or receive income from outside France.
Typically, one year, renewable annually from France.
After 5 consecutive years, you may be eligible for a 10-year residence card.
After 5 consecutive years, you may be eligible for a 10-year residence card.
- Applicants must demonstrate sufficient funds to live in France without working. Examples include: pension statements, bank savings, income from abroad, a financial guarantee from a sponsor (e.g., spouse or parent)
- We recommend showing at least 22,500€ per adult per year, which corresponds to the French minimum wage.
Yes. Spouses typically apply as “visiteur” as well. Children usually receive long-stay visas as dependents.
Timelines vary by country. On average:
- Preparing a visa dossier: 1–3 weeks
- Booking an appointment: a couple of days – 1,5 months, depending on the consulate
- Processing time after submission: 1–8 weeks, depending on the consulate
Yes. A Visiteur Visa (VLS-TS) allows travel within the Schengen Area for up to 90 days per 180 days outside of France.
Yes. You may renew it annually at your local prefecture as long as you continue to meet financial requirements, maintain medical coverage, and respect the “no work” condition.
After 5 years of continuous legal stay, visiteur visa holders may apply for a 10-year residence card. But this visa does not open a path to French citizenship for individuals remaining exclusively in “visiteur” status.