{"id":38456,"date":"2017-08-07T08:07:35","date_gmt":"2017-08-07T12:07:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/?p=38456"},"modified":"2020-09-19T08:55:15","modified_gmt":"2020-09-19T13:55:15","slug":"residency-options-for-living-in-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/blog\/residency-options-for-living-in-france\/","title":{"rendered":"Residency Options for Living in France"},"content":{"rendered":"
The notion of packing up your normal life and moving to Paris is the typical romantic daydream, so much so that it borders on <\/span>clich\u00e9<\/span><\/i>. However, actually <\/span>living abroad in France<\/b> might be easier than you think. By visiting your local French consulate or embassy and applying for a temporary residency permit <\/span>(<\/span>Carte de s\u00e9jour temporaire, CST<\/span><\/i>), you could be well on your way to living <\/span>la vie en rose<\/span><\/i>!<\/span><\/p>\n At your consulate meeting, you\u2019ll need to bring a series of required documents. The current list is, as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n Upon approval, you\u2019ll receive your temporary French residency permit. This grants you the ability to live abroad in France for up to one year. The type of permit you receive will be based on your intentions within the country. Approved permits include:<\/span><\/p>\n If you decide that you\u2019d like to plant more permanent roots, living abroad in France beyond one year, you can visit your nearest <\/span>pr\u00e9fecture <\/span><\/i>(administrative offices representing local government) and apply for a renewable residence permit (<\/span>carte de s\u00e9jour). <\/span><\/i>Your particular reasons for being in France will determine how long the card will last before needing to be renewed.<\/span><\/p>\n Make an appointment with the OFII (the French Immigration and Integration Office) to finalize this process. You will have to pay resident taxes and may need a medical examination. After the meeting, the OFII will put a sticker into your passport indicating your level of residency and showing that you are legally allowed to live abroad in France.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n You can apply for <\/span>permanent residency after living abroad in France <\/span><\/a>for 5 years. You can also qualify for French citizenship through naturalization at this point, which grants you the right to vote. For this, you will have to take a language test and prove that you have integrated well into French society. <\/span><\/p>\n Living abroad in France can be an eye-opening experience. The country is one of the most culturally diverse and storied nations in Europe. The first step is getting there. Fortunately, France has many different options for legal residence in the country, and the ease of obtaining permanent residency is high for the region. <\/span><\/p>\n Here is<\/b> probably the most extensive ebook on <\/b>Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Eliminating Your Taxes, Protecting Your Assets And Regaining Privacy Over Your Life And Investments<\/i><\/b>. It is called<\/b> The<\/b> Ultimate Guide To Going Offshore<\/b><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n I hope you enjoyed reading this article: Residency Options for Living in France. If you have any questions, please contact<\/b> our office HERE<\/b><\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n I’ve included some great articles for you to read, enjoy!<\/b><\/p>\n France<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Affordable Boutique Hotels in France <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Emigrating to France? Here Are 5 Things You Need to Know About Your Pension <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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Permanent Residency or Citizenship in France<\/b><\/h2>\n