Official reference for one applicant; the stability of funds is assessed.
FRANCE · LONG-STAY RESIDENCE
France Visa Visiteur
for financially independent applicants
A long-stay VLS-TS visa for living in France for more than 90 days for private purposes, without professional activity in France.
Information reviewed and updated in August 2026.
The visa must be validated online after arrival in France.
The applicant formally undertakes not to carry out professional activity.
WHO IT SUITS
For applicants able to live in France on their own resources
Visa Visiteur is intended for people planning to live in France for more than three months for private reasons without working in the country.
- Stable savings, passive income, pension or reliable financial support
- Documented accommodation for the intended stay
- Medical cover for the full period
- A formal undertaking not to work in France
CORE REQUIREMENTS
What you need to demonstrate
France-Visas generates the final checklist based on nationality and country of filing.
Sufficient resources
Bank statements, pension, property income or support from a solvent guarantor.
Accommodation in France
Rental, ownership, host documentation or another accepted arrangement.
Medical cover
Insurance valid in France for the full intended stay.
Purpose and good standing
Passport, private-stay evidence, no-work undertaking and any documents requested by the consulate.
DOCUMENTS
Typical application structure
The exact checklist is generated through the France-Visas wizard.
01
Long-stay visa form, passport and photographs
02
Cover letter and description of the intended stay
03
Evidence of funds for the full period
04
Proof of accommodation in France
05
Medical insurance
06
Written undertaking not to work in France
07
Evidence of the applicant’s socio-economic situation
08
Translations and legalisation where required
HOW THE PROCESS WORKS
From initial review to arrival
INITIAL REVIEW
Assess the core case
Citizenship, resources, accommodation, family, purpose and place of filing.
STRATEGY
Build the application logic
Select the best evidence of financial independence and a coherent residence plan.
PREPARATION
Prepare the file
Review forms, finances, accommodation, insurance, letters and translations.
AFTER ARRIVAL
Complete the next step
A VLS-TS must be validated online within three months of arrival.
IMPORTANT
Visa Visiteur does not permit work
Authorities assess not only the amount of funds, but also their source, regularity, accommodation, insurance and the realism of the plan.
If you intend to perform professional activity from France, the suitability of Visa Visiteur must be reviewed before filing.
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Official sources
France-Visas — stay over three monthsFrance-Visas — long-stay visaService-Public — visitor status and financial requirements
This material is for general information only. Requirements must be rechecked before filing, and the final decision is made by the competent authority.