France visas
28 routes, checked against official sources
Study
- ICT Trainee Temporary Residence Card (Stagiaire ICT)French temporary residence card for an intra-corporate trainee ("stagiaire ICT" or "stagiaire mobile ICT"), allowing a stay in France for training within the...EUR 99
- Schooled Minor (Visa de long séjour mineur scolarisé)Schooled Minor (Visa de long séjour mineur scolarisé), see the official page for the full conditions.EUR 99
- Student Residence Card, Mobility ProgrammeFrench student residence card for a mobility programme: you must come under a European Union programme, a multilateral programme with mobility measures in on...EUR 150
- Student Visa (VLS-TS Étudiant)France is the 3rd most popular study destination globally. The long-stay student visa (VLS-TS) is valid for the full academic year and is processed through C...EUR 99 · 8 weeks
- Trainee Long-Stay Visa or Residence Card (Stagiaire)French long-stay visa or residence card for a trainee. It requires an internship agreement concluded between you, the training establishment abroad and your...EUR 99
Work
- Au Pair Temporary Residence Card (Jeune au Pair)French temporary residence card for a young au pair, hosted by a family in France in exchange for light household work and childcare.EUR 99
- EU Blue Card (France)For highly qualified non-EU professionals with a university degree and a high-salary job offer in France. After 18 months, you can move to another EU Blue Ca...EUR 99 · 8 weeks
- ICT Posted Worker Multi-Year Residence Card (Salarié Détaché ICT)French multi-year residence card allowing an intra-corporate transferee ("salarié détaché ICT") to stay and work in France while posted by their group.EUR 99
- Job Search / Business Creation Card (Recherche d’Emploi ou Création d’Entreprise)French residence card or VLS-TS allowing a graduate or researcher to remain in France to look for work or start a business. Note: this card does not apply to...EUR 150
- Long-Term EU Resident CardFrench long-term resident-EU card, for a foreign national who has lived in France for five years. You must also show resources, health cover and republican i...EUR 350
- Multi-Year Residence Card (Carte de Séjour Pluriannuelle)The general French multi-year residence card. It is issued ONLY after a temporary residence card or a long-stay visa serving as a residence permit (VLS-TS),...EUR 350
- Permanent Resident Card (Carte de Résident Permanent)The French permanent resident card, for a holder of a resident card that is reaching expiry.EUR 350
- Resident Card, 10 Years (Carte de Résident)The French 10-year resident card, which authorises you to stay in France and to work. A long-term settlement status rather than a first-entry visa.EUR 350
- Salarié Work VisaThe standard French work visa for employees who do not meet the Talent Passport salary threshold. Requires both a job offer and a work authorisation from Fre...EUR 99 · 12 weeks
- Seasonal Worker Multi-Year Residence CardFrench multi-year residence card for seasonal work ("travailleur saisonnier"), for non-European foreign nationals meeting the seasonal-employment conditions.EUR 150
- Talent Passport, Salaried EmployeeFrance's flagship multi-year work visa for skilled professionals earning at least 1.5× the average French salary. Covers researchers, executives, and highly...EUR 99 · 8 weeks
- Young Professional Exchange (VLS-TS jeune professionnel)Young Professional Exchange (VLS-TS jeune professionnel), see the official page for the full conditions.EUR 99
Family
- Family Reunification Visa (Regroupement Familial)For the spouse and minor children of a foreign national legally residing in France for at least 18 months. The family member in France must meet income and h...EUR 99 · 6 months
- Private and Family Life Residence Card (Vie Privée et Familiale)French residence card issued on private and family life grounds ("vie privée et familiale"), which authorises you to stay in France. It also allows professio...EUR 350
- Talent-Famille Multi-Year Residence CardFrench multi-year residence card for the family of a "talent" card holder. It authorises the holder to carry out salaried professional activity in France.EUR 99
Business and investment
- Entrepreneur / Liberal Profession Residence CardFrench residence card for a foreign national who wishes to live in France to run a business or practise a liberal (self-employed) profession ("entrepreneur/p...EUR 99
- Talent Passport, Entrepreneur / InvestorFor entrepreneurs creating or taking over a business in France, or for investors making a significant economic contribution. No minimum investment amount in...EUR 99 · 8 weeks
Tourism and short stays
- Medical Treatment Stay (Visa de court séjour pour soins médicaux)Medical Treatment Stay (Visa de court séjour pour soins médicaux), see the official page for the full conditions.EUR 90 · 2–6 weeks
- Schengen Visa (Type C)Visit France and the Schengen Area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Applied for at the French embassy or consulate.EUR 90 (EU Visa Code Art. 16(1)) · 2–6 weeks
- Volunteer Mission (APS volontariat / VLS-T Volontaire)Volunteer Mission (APS volontariat / VLS-T Volontaire), see the official page for the full conditions.EUR 99
- Working Holiday Visa (Visa vacances-travail)Working Holiday Visa (Visa vacances-travail), see the official page for the full conditions.EUR 99
Retirement
- Long-Stay Visitor Visa (VLS-TS Visiteur)France's standard route for retirees and people of independent means. No work rights, but allows full-time residence. Access to French healthcare after 3 mon...EUR 99 · 8 weeks
- Retired Person Residence Card (Retraité)French residence card marked "retraité" (retired) or spouse of a retired person, which lets the holder enter France at any time. For former residents of Fran...EUR 50