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Income Tax in France

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Visas and residency cards for France

Practical visas and residency cards

How to apply for seasonal work in France as a non-EU citizen

Job adverts, work permits and visas - we explain the rules for employees and employers

Do I have to agree to Republican values to get French residency?

A contract is required for most people signing multi-year residency agreements

Will France's new language rules affect Brexit residency cards?

A number of visas required to live in France have been affected by the new immigration law

Can I delay the start date of my one-year French visa?

Visas may need to be validated after certain time but this is not linked to the start date

Can I use Airbnb as proof of residence for official French procedures?

Many formalities in France call for a ‘justificatif de domicile’

Can I get seasonal work as a non-French person?

It is more difficult, but still possible, to work in certain sectors on a short-term basis

UK income threshold plan for British-French families called ‘cruel’

People who left the UK to live in France may not be able to return with their family if British visa minimum income levels double, says campaigner

Explainer: what is France’s ‘talent’ visa and who can get one?

It can allow many non-Europeans and their families to stay for up to four years

Rules for visiting UK from France with validated VLS-TS visitor visa

A VLS TS visitor visa gives its holder the same rights as a Schengen visa

Will over-70s need Etias travel permission to visit France?

New rules for entering the EU are to be implemented, but the exact date is not yet known

Can I travel freely in the EU as the spouse of an EU citizen?

Depending on how long you stay in France you may need a residency card

Give second home owners in France a special visa, says senator

Five-year visa would allow annual six-month visits

Explainer: The documents needed for French long-stay visa application

This is for those wishing to stay in France for more than three months

Explainer: Make sense of six-month visas for France

Popular with second-home owners, any non-EU citizen looking to stay longer than three months in France can benefit from a temporary long-stay visa (VLS-T)

As regular visitors to France, do we have correct residency card?

We look at who does and does not have the right to a French carte de séjour

Five reader tips on how to avoid French visa delays

Advice and tricks on how best to deal with TLScontact, the firm that manages the French visa application process in the UK

France visitor visa: Must you promise not to work? What are the rules?

For long-stay visas, you have to pledge not to ‘engage in any professional activity’. We explain how it works

Explainer: Common visa options for visiting and moving to France

We look at the main visas available and the formalites associated with them

What are moves to change 90-day visitor rule in France for Britons?

Some UK nationals who bought a holiday home before 2021 believe they should be allowed more flexibility when visiting

How do you validate a VLS-TS visa when coming to France?

We look at what you must do if you intend to stay permanently in France

Visas to stay in France for six months: Q&As on appointment process

We look at visa fees, waiting times, documents - and income levels - required, whether you always have to visit in person and more

Post Brexit do I need a visa when leaving France for an EU holiday?

Are British EU residents, including those on Brexit Withdrawal Agreement cards, going to be affected by this year’s new border systems

Can we still retire to France? Are certain income levels now required?

We explain how visas and cartes de sejour work for non-EU citizens moving here

Foreign retirees in France get clarification on income requirements

An Interior Ministry spokesman has clarified the level of income retirees need to convert a visitor visa to a 10-year 'carte de résident'

How will Etias EU visa-waiver scheme affect residents of France?

We look at what the scheme involves and who it will impact

Can I get help with French visa application? Which type do I need?

We look at the resources available to applicants and how to know which visa to apply for

Can I return to UK after French visa then come back for short stay?

We look at whether being in France on a long-stay visa affects the 90-day visa-free allowance

Can we use the 90-day rule to extend stay after French visa runs out?

Second-home owners should avoid spending too long in France in a given year if they do not want to be tax residents

How do we move from a visa to having a French carte de séjour?

We look at how to apply for a French residency permit as opposed to renewing a visa

Can I go back to the UK for visits while on a long-stay French visa?

We look at the rules surrounding movement between the two countries for people with a long-stay visa equivalent to a residence permit (VLS-TS)

Can Americans stay in France for 90 extra days due to 1949 agreement?

Several blog posts suggest that US citizens can stay in France for an extra three months after their 90 days of visa-free travel in the Schengen area is used up. We explain

Are there Schengen rule exemptions to help care for elderly relatives?

There is no separate visa category for family carers, but there are ways to extend your stay in France. We explain.

Explainer: Long-stay French visas serving as residence permits

Some visas are equivalent to a residence permit and others come with an obligation to apply for such a permit. We look at the difference

France 90-day stay: is the 180-day period rolling or fixed at entry?

Third country nationals are allowed to stay in Schengen countries for up to 90 days in every 180. We look at this rule in detail

Under what circumstances do you need to validate a French visa?

There is one type of French visa which comes with this requirement. We explain

What happens if I cannot help but overstay my 90 days in France?

We ask whether delays relating to illness or transport disruption will be taken into account by border control authorities for non EU visitors

Is a second French visa application process easier than the first?

A reader asks whether applicants who have already been granted a visa in the past can take any shortcuts the second time round

Does the day of entry/exit count towards EU’s 90-day visit limit?

The EU allows third-country nationals entitled to visa-free travel to stay for 90 days in every 180

Do UK-based (adult) children of French residents still need a visa?

We explain what rights a British citizen may have for visiting France if their parents are residents there

France travel: Can spouses of EU citizens stay beyond 90 days?

Non-EU citizens without visas or residency permits can normally only be in the Schengen Area countries like France for 90 days in every 180

How can I prove I have necessary funds for a French long-stay visa?

You must show your socio-economic status to obtain a visa. We explain what documents you can provide and how much income or funds are required

France lovers group calls for action on 90-day visitor rule

Members are writing to French politicians to ask that all British people be allowed up to 180 consecutive days in the country - as French people are allowed in the UK in reverse

Can you start a French visa while already in the country?

Reader asks if 90 visa-free days allowed in France can be added in advance to their six-month visa, allowing them effectively up to nine months in the country

What health insurance do I need for a long-stay French visitor visa?

People applying for such visas need to show proof that they can cover any medical costs which arise while they are in the country

How do French long-stay visas work with the 90-day allowance?

A British reader asks whether they can return to France with a visa shortly after spending 90 days in the country

How do I apply for a French visa if I live in Northern Ireland?

UK citizens hoping to obtain a French visa can submit their application at three different centres, none of which are in Northern Ireland

What is the minimum income requirement for a French long-stay visa?

France requires that people coming from outside the European Economic Area with the intention of staying for more than three months obtain a long-stay visa

How often can British long-stay visa holders in France return to UK?

Is there a maximum length of time you can remain outside France? We explain the rules about entering and exiting with a visa de long-séjour

Coming to France from UK: Temporary visitor visas and passport stamps

Many second-home owners are looking at this visa option so as to be able to spend more time in France. We look at how passport stamps work with regard to this

Brexit: when will the 90/180 day rule start?

From January 1, British people travelling to France will face new travel restrictions related to Brexit. We explain when those rules will apply and how it will affect British people travelling to France around the New Year.

Visitor visa for France: How do we prove we own our second home?

Part of the paperwork required for a temporary long-stay visa is documentation showing where you will be living. If you own the property it will affect the income amount you must show

Would six-month visa plus 90-day visit make us French tax residents?

Length of stay in France is not the only element in deciding fiscal residency

Second-home owners: Can we apply for a long-stay visa while in France?

After applying online for a long-stay visa, you must visit a visa office in person – in London, Edinburgh or Manchester

Practical visas and residency cards

How to apply for seasonal work in France as a non-EU citizen

Do I have to agree to Republican values to get French residency?

Will France's new language rules affect Brexit residency cards?

Do I have to wait six months after expiry to renew French VLS-T visa?

How long is the wait for a French Ofii visa interview?

Explainer: which self-employment visa to live and work in France?

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New UK/France border checks: visas, residency cards and which queues?

Storms on way for much of France. Will the cold spell continue?

British retiree in France to take Brexit case to human rights court

How to deal with small French village mentality

Why have olive oil prices shot up in France? How long will it last?

Seven useful informal French expressions you don’t learn at school

Opinion: Another week off – how I love living in France

Can I delay the start date of my one-year French visa?

Can I use Airbnb as proof of residence for official French procedures?

Can I get seasonal work as a non-French person?

UK income threshold plan for British-French families called ‘cruel’

Explainer: what is France’s ‘talent’ visa and who can get one?

Rules for visiting UK from France with validated VLS-TS visitor visa

Will over-70s need Etias travel permission to visit France?

Can I travel freely in the EU as the spouse of an EU citizen?

Give second home owners in France a special visa, says senator

Explainer: The documents needed for French long-stay visa application

Visa for British second-home owners in France: How often can we apply?

How long to get a visa for France, what is cost for a courier service?

Explainer: Temporary long-stay visas to visit France

Explainer: Make sense of six-month visas for France

Is the French visa process set up to put people off?

Worry over process to obtain French residency card to prolong a visa

Can Americans stay in France for 90 extra days due to 1949 agreement?

Do non-EU six-month visitors have to undergo a medical in France?

Do EU’s post-Brexit passport rules apply if you have a French visa?

As regular visitors to France, do we have correct residency card?

Five reader tips on how to avoid French visa delays

France visitor visa: Must you promise not to work? What are the rules?

Explainer: Common visa options for visiting and moving to France

What are moves to change 90-day visitor rule in France for Britons?

How do you validate a VLS-TS visa when coming to France?

Visas to stay in France for six months: Q&As on appointment process

Post Brexit do I need a visa when leaving France for an EU holiday?

Can we still retire to France? Are certain income levels now required?

Foreign retirees in France get clarification on income requirements

How will Etias EU visa-waiver scheme affect residents of France?

Can I get help with French visa application? Which type do I need?

Can I return to UK after French visa then come back for short stay?

Can we use the 90-day rule to extend stay after French visa runs out?

How do we move from a visa to having a French carte de séjour?

Can I go back to the UK for visits while on a long-stay French visa?

Can Americans stay in France for 90 extra days due to 1949 agreement?

Are there Schengen rule exemptions to help care for elderly relatives?

Explainer: Long-stay French visas serving as residence permits

France 90-day stay: is the 180-day period rolling or fixed at entry?

Under what circumstances do you need to validate a French visa?

What happens if I cannot help but overstay my 90 days in France?

Is a second French visa application process easier than the first?

Does the day of entry/exit count towards EU’s 90-day visit limit?

Do UK-based (adult) children of French residents still need a visa?

France travel: Can spouses of EU citizens stay beyond 90 days?

How can I prove I have necessary funds for a French long-stay visa?

France lovers group calls for action on 90-day visitor rule

Can you start a French visa while already in the country?

What health insurance do I need for a long-stay French visitor visa?

How do French long-stay visas work with the 90-day allowance?

How do I apply for a French visa if I live in Northern Ireland?

What is the minimum income requirement for a French long-stay visa?

How often can British long-stay visa holders in France return to UK?

Coming to France from UK: Temporary visitor visas and passport stamps

Brexit: when will the 90/180 day rule start?

Visitor visa for France: How do we prove we own our second home?

Would six-month visa plus 90-day visit make us French tax residents?

Second-home owners: Can we apply for a long-stay visa while in France?