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French Student Visa
The French student visa allows students to travel to France for stays of over 90 days. It permits to travel to France for study purposes.
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France Business Visa
You will need a French Business Visa if you wish to visit or participate in meetings, trade fairs, seminars, or conferences in France.
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Visa basics
France Transit Visa
You may need a French Transit Visa if you must stay in a French Airport while waiting for a connecting flight outbound from the Schengen Area
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Visa basics
France Medical Visa
A French Medical Visa is for short-stays in France to receive medical treatment. You must have the relevant medical records to apply.
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Visa basics
France Cultural Visa
The French Cultural Visa allows individuals to enter France to participate in cultural, sporting, filming, or religious events.
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Family visas
France Family Visit Visa
If you wish to visit a family member in France for short stays of up to 90 days, you will require a French Family Visit visa.
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Visa basics
France Tourist Visa
The French tourist visa allows travel to France for short stays of up to 90 days. It permits travel to France for vacation purposes.
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Family visas
France Partnership Visa
The French partnership visa is available to those with a spouse who is a legal resident in France.
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Work visas
France Work Permits
The employer, located in France or abroad, is responsible for submitting French work permit applications.
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Visa basics
France Researcher Visa
The "researcher-talent passport" long-stay researcher visa permits doctoral study, research, and teaching in France.
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Work visas
French Employment Visas
Your employer must apply for a work permit. Provide a copy of your employment contract. The visa doubles as a residence permit for 12 months.
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