French immigrants: How many types of visas are there?

1. Tourist visa for visiting relatives: The French government has detailed regulations for foreigners to visit relatives. The main contents are as follows: (1) Foreigners who have relatives in France and have justified reasons have the qualifications and conditions to visit relatives and friends in France. The French government stipulates that the conditions and scope of foreigners who have the conditions to enter and visit relatives are roughly the same as those in Britain. (2) Time to visit relatives and friends. According to the provisions of the French Aliens Law, foreigners visiting relatives in France (including China people) generally stay no more than 1 month. If an extension is needed, relatives should go through the extension formalities in France. Generally speaking, the extension period is 3 months. If you stay beyond the time limit, once the police find out, this person will lose the qualification to visit relatives in France in the future. The validity period of a visa is generally 3 months or 6 months, and entry at designated ports is restricted. The embassy or consulate submits an entry visa. After the visa formalities are completed, the applicant needs to buy a round-trip ticket to France to visit relatives and friends with his passport. France will refuse entry applicants to visit relatives and friends in France if they only buy one-way air tickets.

2. Visa for studying in France *: How many types of visas are there? According to the French immigration law and the law on the entry of foreign students, foreigners must meet the following conditions in order to obtain an entry visa to study in France at their own expense: (1) They have a considerable level of French; (2) It has obtained the formal admission notice of French institutions of higher learning or the invitation letter of scientific research institutions; (3) Sufficient financial security (bank deposits or deposits from relatives and friends) can guarantee the expenses required for each learning stage (about 65,438+0-2,000 francs per month); (4) Have corresponding academic qualifications; (5) have found a residence in France and have proof of accommodation; (6) good health.

3. Work Visa When foreign investors invest in France, in principle, they can only send company leaders and senior managers to the companies they invest in, as well as staff in special positions that local companies are not qualified for. Other staff should employ local people, including non-French nationals and non-European nationals who have obtained legal residence permits and work cards. According to EU regulations, any European country has the right to work freely in France. Non-European countries who want to live or work in France and engage in business activities must obtain a long-term visa and work permit from France in advance. Non-European residents who are employed as managers or directors by French subsidiaries of foreign companies must obtain work permits, apply to the French consulate where the headquarters of foreign companies are located, and provide relevant materials. Trends in France *: How many types of visas are there? The application for work permit will be sent to the relevant French authorities immediately, and then to the local authorities in the region or province where the new enterprise is located for examination and approval after being examined by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This process takes about 4 months. Once approved, the French consulate in the applicant's country will issue a long-term visa, that is, after the applicant has passed the medical examination. The work permit will be issued by the relevant region * after the applicant arrives in France. The Consular Section of the French Embassy will notify the applicant to apply for working in France after receiving the permission notice from the French government, and the applicant will automatically obtain a long-term visa in France. Applicants will also receive a notice from the French Embassy requesting a medical examination. The applicant holds a medical certificate and a copy of the work contract and goes to the French embassy to apply for a visa.

4. Move to France on a business visa *: What kinds of visas are there? China employees need to apply 15 days in advance when going abroad on business (they need to apply 1 month in advance when staying for more than 90 days). Holders of diplomatic and official passports fill in the 1 entry application form (form 1- 19) in each group, and no photos are needed. Ordinary business passport holders are required to fill in the 1 visa application form (divided into two types: within 90 days and over 90 days) and submit 1 photos. Provide an invitation telegram, including the name, unit, address, telephone number, name, position, entry and stay period, destination and purpose of visit of the invited person. For those who hold ordinary passports on business, they must also indicate who will bear the visit expenses. Provide a list of visitors in Chinese, including name, date of birth, place of birth and passport number. To apply for French vocational training, you must produce a training certificate provided by a French institution or company. If the training is paid, the amount must be indicated. Units receiving trainers must obtain permission from the Provincial Bureau of Labor and Employment. Trends in France *: How many types of visas are there? If approved, a one-time entry visa valid for two months will generally be issued. For long-term visa applications, multiple-entry visas may also be issued, and the validity period of stay may be issued according to the applicant's stay. For visas exceeding 3 months, an entry visa will be issued at one time, and residence formalities will be handled in time after entry. People who go to France on business with ordinary passports should bring an invitation letter, proof of the source of accommodation expenses or a return ticket for legal inspection when entering the country, but do not show it on their own initiative.

5. Transfer to France visa *: How many types of visas are there? France promulgated the Law on Entry and Residence of Foreigners on 1945, and established the National Immigration Bureau. The director of immigration should examine and accept the migration of foreign workers and manage the period of entry and residence. 1978 and 198 1 twice amended the law on entry and residence of foreigners, stipulating that both tourists and workers must have sufficient financial resources before they can be allowed to enter the country. 1987 July 18, France passed the new Law on Entry and Residence of Foreigners, which stipulated severe penalties for foreigners who stayed in France illegally. According to the Law on the Entry and Residence of Foreigners promulgated by France, foreigners who are allowed to enter France enjoy three residence qualifications during their stay in France. That is, temporary resident qualification, short-term resident qualification and long-term resident qualification. The people who enjoy the temporary residence qualification are mainly tourists, international students, businessmen and seasonal workers, and are generally allowed to stay for 3 months, 6 months or 1 year. Those who enjoy short-term residence qualifications are mainly migrant workers who have signed contracts with France, and are generally allowed to stay for 3 years. Trends in France *: How many types of visas are there? Spouses, family members and applicants who are difficult to qualify for long-term residence are the main people who enjoy the qualification. According to the regulations, applicants with short-term residence qualification can also change their residence status after being approved, become long-term residents and obtain permanent residence qualification in France.

6. Transit visa Anyone who goes to a third country through France may be exempted from applying for a visa if he has booked a joint flight ticket and does not leave the airport for more than 24 hours. However, there are three international airports in Paris, and anyone who goes from one of them to the other must apply for a transit visa. Trends in France *: How many types of visas are there? To apply for a transit visa, you must apply seven days in advance, and you must hold a third country visa to apply for transit. France issues transit visas valid for two months and staying for three days. For those who go to Monaco, France issues Moroccan entry visas and two French transit visas. The visa is valid for 2 months and one entry.