France Visa Resources

French Tech visa program

The French Tech Visa is a dedicated procedure for obtaining a Talent Passport residence permit for international startup founders, international talents recruited by hyper-growth companies and international investors setting up in France.

Check if you need a visa or permit for Europe

If you're travelling to Europe to visit, study or work you may need to apply for a visa or permit first.

The official website for visa application to France

Planning a holiday, business trip or any other project in France ? This website provides information on how to navigate each step of your visa application process.

France - UK Foreign travel advice

This advice reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK, for the most common types of travel to France.

Travelling to France for work

Check if you need a visa or permit to work in France and how to get one if you do (UK Citizens).

Living in France

Information for British citizens moving to or living in France, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.

France - Country Commercial Guide

Discusses key French economic indicators and trade statistics, which countries are dominant in the market, and other issues that affect trade.

Visas for France: how often are they refused and for what reasons

More than 506,000 visa applications were refused in 2023, according to provisional figures from Frances Interior Ministry.

Is this the end for the British second-homes visa plan in France

France's Constitutional Council has rejected a plan to ease post-Brexit visa rules for British second-home owners, crushing the dreams of many. But is there any possibility that this plan, or a similar one, could be revived

Are You Applying for a French Long-Term Visa

When applying for a French long-stay visa, there are many details that can catch you out if youre unaware. These seven must-know tips will help you prepare in advance and avoid some of the most common mistakes.

Visas, residency cards: What changes in Frances new immigration law

Non-EU citizens such as Americans or Britons coming to France to live or work in France will be affected by several changes in the new law passed by parliament.

France, US to Facilitate Visas, Residency Permits for Investors

An investor must put in at least 300,000 euros ($328,000), among other criteria, to be eligible for a so-called passeport talent.

Five-year visa plan for second-home owners in France advances

Senator has submitted the proposal via an amendment to a forthcoming immigration bill. It would impact all non-EU nationalities.

France's 'entrepeneur visa' and how to apply for it

You might think of entrepreneurs as large-scale investors or businessmen, but in fact if you want to work as a freelancer or contractor in France, or set up your own small business here, the 'entrepreneur' visa might be the one for you.

Why might France refuse your citizenship application

Applying for French citizenship is a stressful and time-consuming process, but could you really be refused for your political views or if you're overheard complaining about France We sort the fact from the fiction.

Is there a minimum salary for a French work permit

If you are looking to come work in France, you might be wondering whether you should seek out jobs of a certain salary to qualify for a work permit. Here is how the system functions in France and what to expect.

Does France have a 'golden visa'

Some countries run 'golden visa' schemes, where you can get a visa in exchange for investing a significant amount of money in the country - while others even offer citizenship based on financial factors - so what's the situation in France

Is French citizenship often refused due to lack of cultural knowledge

A French law professor says applicants should not be unduly worried about the cultural assessment part of the naturalisation process

Apply for French NationalityCitizenship STEP-BY-STEP: Eligibility and Requirements

In the first of this article series, FrenchEntrée digital editor Zoë Smith takes you through the long process of applying for French Nationality (Citizenship) step by step.

Explainer: Temporary long-stay visas to visit France

Key points on the French VLS-T and step-by-step guidance on how to apply

Why doesn't France have a written citizenship exam

France has one of the more generous citizenship regimes in Europe - allowing people to apply after five years of residency, in addition to routes through marriage and family ties.

Working in France: Who needs a work permit

If you want to work in France and you are not an EU citizen you will need a visa, but you may also need a work permit - known as an 'autorisation du travail' or 'permit du travail' - here's how they work.