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August 18, 2025

The Long-Stay “Visitor” Visa: The ideal solution to see your family in France more often

If you wish to easily visit your family living in France, consider applying for a long stay “Visitor” visa.
This visa, usually issued for a duration of one year, offers several advantages.

The purpose of the long stay “Visitor” visa. The benefits

This visa offers three main advantages:

Freedom of movement:
you can travel between France and your country of origin without restrictions. Indeed, the benefit of this visa allows you to stay and leave French territory as often as you wish.
Extended stay:
you are able to stay in France for the entire duration of your visa.
Easier renewal:
you can renew the visa directly at your local prefecture. Therefore, there's no need to return to your country of origin to request the renewal.

Conditions to meet

This visa offers many benefits. However, you must meet certain essential criteria:

Provide proof of sufficient financial resources. You must demonstrate that you have stable and sufficient income to support yourself during your stay in France.
Demonstrate ties to your home country. You must prove that you do not intend to settle in France. Therefore, it is recommended to provide documentation proving your ties to your country of origin (employment, property ownership, family, etc.).
Commit not to work in France: this visa does not allow you to work in France.
Provide proof of accommodation in France.
Have medical insurance covering the entire duration of your stay.

Tips for a successful application: the keys

Make sure your situation is in line with the conditions for the submission of this type of visa.
Ensure the quality of your file: gather all the necessary documents before your appointment at the consulate.
Take the time to prepare your file.
Provide all relevant originals and translations.

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