Getting
a Long Term visa
How do I apply for a long-stay visa?
To
apply for a long-stay visa, you are required to:
* hold a travel document such as a passport which is valid for the period
of your stay in France, or if your stay is over twelve months, for the
period of twelve months;
* complete and sign a long-stay visa application ;
* attach identity photographs meeting standard requirements to the form:
the number of photographs varies according to the consular post where
you submit your application, your nationality and reasons for your stay
in France;
* pay application fees;
* provide proof depending on the reason for your stay in France and
your personal situation: please see the list below or a diplomatic or
consular post
List
of proof:
* moving to reside in France as a spouse of a French citizen;
* married in France and moved to France.
Additional
documents may be required by the competent authority to process visas,
including those of persons under 18 years of age.