Migrate to France for a better quality of life

For thousands of expats, France has become an increasingly popular destination. This lovely country has a lot to offer, such as spectacular scenery, an assortment of culinary pleasures, and a slower pace of life. The vast countryside, beautiful coastal towns, and vibrant cities make it worth migrating to France.

While migrating to France is easy for EU residents, non-EU residents have to go through the immigration system to come to France.

Visa options

The French immigration system is simple and inexpensive for potential migrants looking to start a new life in France. There are visa options based on your purpose of moving to France:

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For employment

French Salaried Employees Visa: This visa is for people who want to work in France for a year or less. The employee must present a work contract that has been approved by the DIRECCTE (Direction régionale des entreprises, de la concurrence et de la consommation, du travail et de l'emploi).

French Work Visa for Professionals and independent workers: Doctors, lawyers, architects, bailiffs, notaries, judicial administrators, and insurance general agents are among the professions that require authorization from the relevant professional body. If you work in one of these fields, be sure you have the necessary permits before applying for a visa.

French International Organization work visa: This visa is for individuals working with an international organization who have to go on an official assignment to France.

For studies

Foreign students who come to France to study can apply for the France study visa once they are selected for a program at a French institution.

For joining family members

A vie privée et familiale (VPF) residence permit is available to non-EU/EEA persons who have a spouse or child who is a French citizen or who has a French residence visa. If you have a VPF residence permit, you need not apply for a separate work permit.

Benefits for international workers

If you work as an immigrant and stay in France for more than three months, you will be entitled for social security benefits. You or your employer can apply for a social security number, which will allow you to participate in the French social security system. Unemployment assistance, healthcare, and family allowances are among the benefits in this system.

Permanent residency

The first step is obtaining a Temporary Residence Permit (Carte de séjour temporaire). The validity is for one year.  This residence permit is issued based on the purpose it will be used for- studies or employment.

After five years in France, you will be eligible to apply for a permanent residence card (carte de residence). A permanent residence visa in France permits you to live, work, and study in the country indefinitely, but it must be renewed every ten years.  To apply for permanent residency in France, you must first schedule an appointment with your local prefecture, who will provide guidance on the necessary paperwork to be completed.

Documents required

• Valid passport
• Contract of employment
• Medical certificate
• Birth/marriage certificates