Suitable for non-profit immigrants in France.

Suitable for non-profit immigrants in France.

Non-profit Immigration in France The non-profit residence law in France is based on Article L.3 13-6 of the Law on the Right of Entry and Residence for Foreigners: an entry card can be issued to foreigners who can prove that they live on their own income and promise not to engage in any professional activities in France. Holding a non-profit residence in France, you can freely enter and leave Schengen countries, become a French resident and enjoy the rights of residents. You can apply for permanent residence or nationality in France if you meet certain living conditions. Non-profit residence is not mandatory for applicants to buy a house in France, as long as they rent a house in France, depending on the applicant's economic situation. Buying a house in France is just a proof, not a necessity.

People suitable for non-profit housing projects in France:

1. High net worth people who don't need to work to make a living and want a better living environment;

2. A family where one of the spouses or one of them is studying in France with their children;

3. People who like French culture and life and regard France as a place for the aged.

Especially suitable for people who want to settle down and live in France, need to go in and out of Schengen countries frequently, have business contacts in France or Europe and like art.

Extension of non-profit residence in France;

First approved 1 year period. In principle, it shall be renewed two months in advance before the expiration of each year. The renewal conditions are the same as those at the time of application (no job, address and sufficient funds), and the residence card of 1 year will be renewed every year; There is no residence requirement or language requirement for renewal.

Transfer to French long-term residence card (permanent residence card):

1, French should reach A2 level;

2. The cumulative departure time in the five years before applying for the 10 residence card shall not exceed 10 months, and the single departure time shall not exceed 6 months.

You can also hold a French non-profit residence card without changing your permanent residence card. Enjoy the same treatment and benefits. So there are no language and residence requirements.

Further reading: French immigrant visa application procedures

(1) The guarantor applies to the governor of the province where he is located, and at the same time delivers proof of residence, identification, proof of the guarantor's residence and economic conditions, such as rent receipt, electricity and gas receipt, and proof of kinship showing the relationship between the two parties. The last kind of proof needs to be handled by the applicant in our country at the notary office of his place of residence. After being certified by the Chinese Embassy in France, it should be submitted to the French authorities.

(2) After accepting the application, the Governor will forward all the materials to the Immigration Bureau for detailed investigation. After investigation, if the guarantor is a French citizen or a foreigner with long-term residency, and his living area and economic income meet the conditions of family reunion, he can obtain an entry permit.

(3) If the entry is approved, the Immigration Bureau will notify the embassy in China, and then the embassy will send a notice to the applicant and start the visa formalities.

(4) After receiving the notice from the French Embassy in China, the applicant first goes to the local provincial or municipal hospital for physical examination, and the report of the examination results must be signed by the doctor and stamped with the official seal.

(5) Finally, apply for an entry visa at the French Embassy in China with a notice, passport, health certificate and my photo.