Tourist stay of more than 3 months

Your situation

You want to visit France for private reasons, for a period exceeding 3 months without engaging in any professional activity during your stay.

Your visa

You must apply for a long-stay "visitor" visa. You will be issued with a long-stay visa serving as a residence permit (VLS-TS). This visa is subject to an online validation procedure after you arrive in France.

Where appropriate, a temporary long-stay visa (VLS-T) can be issued to people who are certain that they will not extend their stay beyond the duration of their visa.

Your supporting documentation

This will be indicated in the visa wizard and will differ depending on your country of residence or on your nationality. You must prove information about your socio-economic situation (leave, retirement, etc.), your resources, your accommodation and your medical cover in France. You must also formally agree not to engage in any professional activity during your stay in France.

Preparing my visa application

Assess your situation with France-Visas online support and identify the necessary supporting documents.

Making my visa application

After checking the need for a visa to stay in France, you start your process online.