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1. Move to France
from the US
Move to France
from the US
A PRESENTATION BROUGHT TO YOU BY
FRANCE-IMMIGRATION.LAWYER

2. ENTERING
FRANCE
US citizens who wish to move to
France do not need a visa to enter the
country.
They do, however, need a residence
permit for medium to long-term
status.

3. THE RESIDENCE
PERMIT
The first step is to identify the type of
residence permit, based on the
purpose of stay.

4. EMPLOYMENT A residence permit can be awarded for:
EMPLOYMENT WITH
A FRENCH COMPANY
INTRA-COMPANY
TRANSFERS
SELF-EMPLOYED
WORK

5. RESIDENCY FOR INVESTORS
FOR MAKING A DIRECT
ECONOMIC INVESTMENT
FOR TAKING OVER A
COMPANY
FOR CREATING A
BUSINESS

6. COMPANY
CONDITIONS
01
Provide a proper business creation project for a
commercial, artisanal, or industrial company;
02
Invest at least EUR 30,000 in the project;
03
Have proven relevant experience for working in
the respective business field.

7. INVESTOR RESIDENCE
PERMIT CONDITIONS
It is valid for 4 years.
Renewal conditions
apply.
Your family can join
you for the same
duration.
You and your family
must register with
the police after
arrival.

8. STUDENTS IN FRANCE
Temporary residence in France is also awarded to US students who have been accepted by a higher
education institution. Specific supporting documents are required.

9. FAMILY
REUNIFICATION
It is also possible to reside in France in order to
reunite with a spouse or another US family
member who is already lawfully living in the
country.

10. REMAINING IN FRANCE
PERMANENT
RESIDENCY
Awarded upon application to a US national who
has been living in France for five years.
Through naturalization after residing in France
for 5 years or more.
Shorter periods apply if your spouse is French, or
you have a French child (subject to conditions).
CITIZENSHIP

11. PROFESSIONAL
ASSISTANCE
Our French immigration experts are ready to answer your questions if you are just relocating to
France and need details about residence permits. We can also assist you in making the needed
citizenship submissions, if this applies in your case.

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