Foolproof French Visas: Retirement Edition

If you want to retire in France, the process of applying for a visa to relocate can be a minefield. This book covers the "long s jour temporaire" visa, which enables you to spend one year living in France without working, and the or a "long-stay visitor" visa, a renewable visa that enables you to remain in France for multiple years. Understanding which visa better suits your needs and how to navigate the visa process will help you to transition smoothly to your retirement in France.Getting the most up-to-date information on how to apply can be difficult when there's so much information available and it's hard to know what's accurate. Plus, the regulations and procedures change every few years, so relying on someone else's prior experience can be risky.I'm Allison, and I've been helping people move to France since 2012. I've successfully guided hundreds of clients through the shifting requirements and constantly moving goalposts of getting a French visa. Whether you're planning to spend a year, or want to retire permanently in France, this book will help you to understand the "long s jour temporaire" and "long stay visitor" visas, which one to choose for your situation, and what you need to do to apply successfully.By the end of this book you should: ✓ Understand the different vocabulary related to the visa application and renewal process.✓ Be familiar with the "Long s jour temporaire" and the "Long Stay Visitor" visas and understand which one to apply for✓ Know the timeline of when you should begin acquiring documents and submit your application, and when you expect to arrive in France.✓ Understand how to maintain and renew your selected visa type.✓ Understand if you will ever have to change your visa status and whether or not you will become eligible for residency or naturalization✓ Know what documents you need to include in your visa application and how to maximize your chances for success.