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Can a US citizen live in France permanently?

Moving to France can be the adventure of a lifetime. But it's also a complicated process. To become an official resident of France, you'll have to complete quite a bit of paperwork, including a long-term visa application before you depart.



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But it's also a complicated process. To become an official resident of France, you'll have to complete quite a bit of paperwork, including a long-term visa application before you depart. Be prepared to submit various identification and financial documents when you apply.

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Another option is the visitor visa. This visa allows you to live in France even though you don't have a French spouse, a job or plans to study. You'll need a letter explaining how you intend to spend your time in France, proof you can support yourself without work and proof of medical insurance.

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Officially, some 31,000 Americans are registered as living in France, with officially around half of those calling Paris home, according to The Local France.

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France has one of the safest, most stable, and best regulated, property markets in the world, which means that our American clients can buy with both their heart and their head.

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How Can I Move to France as a Non-EU Citizen? Non-EU citizens who want to settle permanently in the French territory must apply for and obtain a d visa (long-stay visa). France issues different types of long-stay visas that you must obtain depending on the purpose of your entry to French territory.

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