Visit, study, work, create and live in France with expert support from First Class Immigration.
Overview
France offers routes for tourists, students, trainees, salaried workers, temporary workers, talents, entrepreneurs, self-employed professionals and family applicants. It is attractive for education, culture, food, fashion, technology, research, business and access to the wider Schengen Area.
Applicants should prepare proof of purpose, funds, accommodation, insurance, supporting documents, translations and where relevant business plans or employment approvals. French language ability can support integration and business development.
Typical Processing
4–10 weeks
Visa Routes Supported
9
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France Visa Routes
Short-Stay Schengen Visa
For tourism, family visits, business trips, conferences, short training and stays up to 90 days.
Key focus
Clear temporary purpose for the trip and a realistic travel plan.
Enough funds for travel, accommodation and personal expenses.
Long-Stay Visitor Visa
For applicants who wish to live in France for personal reasons without working.
Key focus
Sufficient and reliable funds or income to support the stay.
Private health insurance or medical coverage where required.
Student Visa
For students accepted by French educational institutions.
Key focus
Unconditional or qualifying offer from an approved education provider.
Genuine intention to study and comply with student visa conditions.
Internship / Training / Au Pair Routes
For trainees, interns, au pairs and selected training purposes.
Key focus
Approved host, institution, employer or programme sponsor.
Clear training, research, internship or exchange purpose.
Salaried Employment Visa
For applicants with approved employment in France.
Key focus
Genuine job offer, work permit, sponsorship certificate or employer approval.
Applicant meets qualifications, experience, salary and skill requirements.
Temporary Worker Visa
For temporary employment, assignments and approved short-term professional activity.
Key focus
Genuine job offer, work permit, sponsorship certificate or employer approval.
Applicant meets qualifications, experience, salary and skill requirements.
Talent Passport
For highly skilled employees, researchers, artists, entrepreneurs, investors and international talent categories.
Key focus
Higher education qualification, specialist experience or recognised professional profile.
Qualifying job offer, research agreement, employer sponsorship or talent basis.
Entrepreneur / Profession Libérale Visa
For self-employed professionals, freelancers and business founders.
Key focus
Clear business, investment, start-up or entrepreneur purpose.
Lawful source of funds and realistic financial capacity.
Family / Spouse / Family Reunification Visa
For eligible family members joining French nationals or foreign residents in France.
Key focus
Sponsor has the required citizenship, residence, visa status or permission.
Relationship is genuine and legally recognised, such as spouse, partner, child or qualifying relative.
FCI Note
First Class Immigration handles end-to-end France visa applications with a fixed quote after your free consultation.