Types of French visas

Legal analysis: If you plan to stay in France for more than 90 days, you should apply for a long-term visa.

Any stay over 90 days requires a special application procedure, which is beyond the scope of the Schengen Agreement.

Long-term visas, also known as "D" visas, are divided into "temporary long-term visas" and "long-term visas".

A temporary long-term visa refers to a stay of more than 90 days but less than 6 months.

A long-term visa means staying in France for more than 6 months.

The following are different types of long-term visas:

1. Learning

Studying in a French university or language school

B, studying in Monaco

C, training in French companies

D. Be a domestic reciprocal student in France.

work

I. Working in France

B. Working in Monaco

C, engaged in freelance work in France

3. Non-work

A. Settle or retire in France, Monaco or Andorra

B. A foreign spouse who is a citizen of France or the European Union wishes to settle in France.

According to the relevant laws of July 24, 2006, relatives of French citizens must hold long-term visas to apply for residence permits in France. However, this provision does not apply to citizens of the European Union, the European Economic Area, Switzerland, Monaco, San Marino and Algeria.

Please note: If you plan to stay for more than six months, you must apply to the local police station for a residence permit (i.e. Carte de Séjour) within two months after your arrival.

If you plan to work in France, you should contact the French company ANAEM (National Reception Office for Foreigners and Immigrants).

Legal basis: Measures for the Administration of Exit and Entry of People's Republic of China (PRC) Article 2 China citizens leave or enter the country with valid passports or other valid certificates issued by the competent authorities of the State Council and their authorized organs, and do not need to apply for visas.