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Visitor residence permit in France — Visiteur
The French “Visitor” (Visiteur) residence permit for financially independent people, without the right to work as an employee; family members can be included.
Price from
$7,700
Best for
- A financially independent person who does not plan to work and can evidence living on their own means
Timeline
3–4 months
3-4 months
Visa term
up to 1 year
Who it suits
- A financially independent person who does not plan to work and can evidence living on their own means
- People relocating
- Families
- Remote professionals
What the service includes
| Choosing the ground that fits your case | |
| Preparing and filing the documents | |
| Support until the status is granted | |
| Government fees and visa fees— billed separately | |
| Flights and accommodation— billed separately |
Official terms
Financial requirement
A benchmark of about €30,000 in savings and €3,000/month of income (depends on the consulate)
Timelines and rights
Review time
A type D visa / VLS-TS, validated after entry; the timeline depends on the consulate
Right to work
No — the key restriction
Residence conditions
Residence without any employment activity
Source: service-public.gouv.fr — long-stay “visiteur” visa · checked 2026-08-07
Documents and programme requirements
- 1A passport
- 2Proof of income or of the ground
What comes next: permanent residence and citizenship
Route to permanent residence
Harder: a long-standing centre of life in France is required
Route to citizenship
Only under the general conditions for naturalisation
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