Updates, guidance and practical information covering visas, entry requirements and application processes.
If you wish to visit family in France, you will need to apply for a French Family Reunion Visa. France has a visa category for family reunions that permits spouses and close relatives to join their families. Relatives, including spouses, dependent (step) children, and grandchildren, can apply for a French visa under the ‘regroupement familial
If you wish to travel to France for work-related reasons, you might have to apply for a French Visa. The types of visa and work permit you can apply for will depend on your reason for entering France and the length of stay in the country. Relocating to France for a job can be an
The “researcher-talent passport” long-stay visa permits doctoral study, research, and teaching in France. It can be renewed as a multiple-year resident permit. What activities are permitted with the “research-talent passport” long-stay visa? The Visa Long Valant Titre de Séjour mention “passport talent-chercheur” (VLS-TS long-stay visa constituting a residency permit marked “researcher-talent passport”) permits holders of
Employing a foreign worker without a valid visa or permit for paid employment requires a special work authorization. The employer, located in France or abroad, is responsible for submitting a work permit application. Before applying, the employer must have searched for a candidate in the French labour market with the help of government agencies (such
The application for a spouse visa is a significant stage in any international relationship. Having met the person with whom you intend to spend the rest of your life, obtaining a spouse/partner visa enables you both to live together and continue your lives. If your spouse/partner is a French citizen and you are from a
The United States welcomes travellers from all over the world who wish to visit temporarily or immigrate to the country. Statutes govern immigration and visa policy Congress has jurisdiction over immigration concerns, including the entry and exit of all travelers across the nation’s borders, determining who may enter, for how long, and when they must
When applying for a business/tourist visa, you must provide the following documents: A passport valid for travel to the United States with a validity date of at least six months beyond the desired length of stay (unless country-specific agreements provide exemptions). Each visa applicant must apply if their passport contains more than one person. One
The French Tourist Visa is valid for up to 90 days from entry into the Schengen Area. It permits to travel in France and the Schengen Area under the same rules. The traveler’s passport will be affixed with a sticker indicating that they are permitted to stay and travel in the nation. What features are
This visa is available to family members of residents of France. The application requirements differ according to factors such as whether the applicant is an EU/EEA national, a French native, or a foreigner in France. There is additional information available online. If you wish to join a family member in France, the supporting documents and
The French Cultural Visa allows individuals to enter France to participate in cultural, sporting, filming, or religious events. The visa’s complete title is French Cultural, Film Crew, Sports, and Religious Visa. The primary reason for requesting a Cultural Visa must be one of the following: Participation in a temporary cultural or sporting event. Religious observance.
