French residence permit
and visas to France
Professional legal support for immigration to France
and administrative procedures in France
Immigration lawyer since 2004
We speak English, French and Russian
and administrative procedures in France
Immigration lawyer since 2004
We speak English, French and Russian
With whom do we work?
We provide a support to individuals and corporate clients in all administrative procedures related to immigration and citizenship in France and French consular offices worldwide.
In particular :
In particular :
- Company creation in France
- Recognition of innovative business project - Talent Passport
- Investors
- Corporate Officer
- Traders and craftsmen
- Liberal professions
Work in France
- Employees (open-ended contract)
- Temporary employees (fixed-term contract)
- Posted employees
- Seasonal workers
- Work permit for foreigners in France
Foreign students and trainees
- Visas and residences permits for students
- Residences permits for job search or company creation
- Visas and residence permits for trainees
- Visas and residence permits "jeune au pair" (babysitters, domestic workers)
Family reunification
- Spouse of a French citizen
- PACS with French citizen
- Parent of a minor French citizen
- Spouse of a foreigner holding French residence permit
- Minor child of a foreigner holding a residence permit in France
Foreigners who want to stay in France more than 90 consecutive days and who don't plan to perform any professional activities in France can obtain a visa (residence permit) "visiteur" subject to the availability of housing in France and financial resources to pay living costs during their stay in France. This visa (residence permit) is issued for a period up to 12 months with possibility to renew within the territory of France.
Foreign minors are not required to obtain a residence permit in France. However, free movement the French border requires obtaining a document called DCEM (document de circulation pour étranger mineur). Parents or other legal guardians of a minor can request this document at the prefecture of their place of residence by providing the required documents.
European Union nationals
- Professional activities in France
- Education
- Pensioners
- Permanent stay in France without performing professional activities
- Family members of the European Union national
- British nationals residing in France or coming to settle there before 31 December 2021
- Artists, Athletes and internationally recognised persons
- Researchers and scientists
- Pensioners and their spouses
- Visa «vacances-travail» (Working Holiday Visa)
Visa D for long stay in France
If you plan to stay in France for more than 90 days, you must first obtain a French long-stay visa (Visa D). This visa can be acquired through a French consulate or an authorized visa center in your home country or the country where you hold a valid residence permit.
Citizens of the European Union, the European Economic Area, Switzerland, Monaco, Andorra, San Marino, and the Vatican can stay in France without a visa.
Regardless of the length of your stay, a Visa D can be issued for periods ranging from 3 to 12 months, depending on your plans. If you wish to remain in France for longer than 12 months, you will need to apply for a residence permit (titre de séjour) through the local prefecture where you reside.
With a French Visa D, you are also permitted to travel within the Schengen Area for up to 90 days within any 180-day period, under the same conditions as a short-stay Visa C.
Based on your unique situation and profile, we will assist you in preparing a strong application for your French Visa D and guide you through all the necessary administrative steps, both before and after your arrival in France.
Citizens of the European Union, the European Economic Area, Switzerland, Monaco, Andorra, San Marino, and the Vatican can stay in France without a visa.
Regardless of the length of your stay, a Visa D can be issued for periods ranging from 3 to 12 months, depending on your plans. If you wish to remain in France for longer than 12 months, you will need to apply for a residence permit (titre de séjour) through the local prefecture where you reside.
With a French Visa D, you are also permitted to travel within the Schengen Area for up to 90 days within any 180-day period, under the same conditions as a short-stay Visa C.
Based on your unique situation and profile, we will assist you in preparing a strong application for your French Visa D and guide you through all the necessary administrative steps, both before and after your arrival in France.
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What do we do?
We support our clients throughout the entire process of handling administrative tasks, both before and after their arrival in France. This includes assistance with the French Immigration Office (OFII), prefectures, opening a bank account, obtaining a social security number and “Carte Vitale,” exchanging a driver’s license, starting a company, and more.
Our dedicated managers are always available to answer your questions and provide personalized guidance.
Our dedicated managers are always available to answer your questions and provide personalized guidance.
Professional assistance in obtaining short-stay, long-stay, and immigration visas to France. We offer support at all French consulates and visa centers worldwide
Professional assistance in preparing a complete dossier for obtaining a French residence permit (Carte de Séjour)
Accompaniment and interpretation services for appointments at prefectures, OFII, and other administrative authorities in France
Professional assistance in preparing an application for permanent residency in France (10-year residency card)
Professional assistance in preparing a complete dossier for French citizenship
Assistance with obtaining a social security number and Carte Vitale
Support for appeals against decisions, actions, and omissions of consular offices, prefectures, and other administrative authorities in France, both in court and through administrative channels
Assistance in searching for accommodation for purchase or rental, for both long and short stays
Comprehensive legal expertise for real estate transactions
Establishment of commercial and non-commercial organizations in France
We help our clients search and obtain living accommodation in France
Renting property in France
Our office will assist clients in finding a rental property that meets all of their needs. Our assistance is not limited to locating the property. Our knowledgeable agents will help with every step of the process. We will then assist the clients throughout the entire process, from signing a lease to moving in.
Buying property in France
Our office will assist clients in finding a property to purchase that meets all of their wants and needs. Our agents are skilled in the local housing market and will help the clients through the selection process, viewing of the property, and signing the contract. Best of all, this is tailored entirely around your scheduled.
Temporary living accommodations
If you are not ready or able to rent or purchase a property, we will help you select and book a hotel, hotel apartment or furnished apartment. As with our other services on offer, we will find the residence that fits your needs and your schedule.
Residence permit when purchasing a property
in France
in France
Possession of an owned or rented property in France is one of the prerequisites to obtain some categories of long-term visas and residence permits in France.
Based on your situation and profile, we'll choose the optimal type of French visa or residence permit for you.
Based on your situation and profile, we'll choose the optimal type of French visa or residence permit for you.
How much do our services cost?
If you need assistance we offer for you to book a 30-minutes verbal consultation in which we'll examine your situation, answer your questions and come up with an action plan.
The cost of the consultation is 150 euros TVA inclusive.
If you are interested please fill the questionnaire. After receiving your request we'll send you an invoice to pay using your chosen method of payment. We'll propose time slots for the consultation once payment is received.
We provide consultations by phone or Google Meet.
After the consultation you will know:
The cost of the consultation is 150 euros TVA inclusive.
If you are interested please fill the questionnaire. After receiving your request we'll send you an invoice to pay using your chosen method of payment. We'll propose time slots for the consultation once payment is received.
We provide consultations by phone or Google Meet.
After the consultation you will know:
- major requirements to ensure a positive decision in your situation
- how we can help you
- action plan for your situation
- estimated processing time of you case
- our fees and other expenses for the entire procedure
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How do we work?
We work online with clients from all over the world and the entire territory of France subject to the availability of voice communications (telephone or Google Meet) and availability to exchange scanned copies or photos of documents via Internet.
Procedure of obtaining a long stay visa D or
a residence permit in France
a residence permit in France
Booking an appointment at a French consular office or an authorised visa center or a prefecture in France.
If you do not yet hold a French residence permit, you must first obtain the appropriate Visa D for France from your home country or the country where you have a valid residence permit.
If you already hold a residence permit in France, you should apply at the prefecture of your place of residence in France.
If you do not yet hold a French residence permit, you must first obtain the appropriate Visa D for France from your home country or the country where you have a valid residence permit.
If you already hold a residence permit in France, you should apply at the prefecture of your place of residence in France.
Filing the documents in a French consular office or an authorised visa center or a prefecture in France.
Processing time of your file will depend on the reason for obtaining a visa (residence permit) and can vary from several weeks to several months.
Processing time of your file will depend on the reason for obtaining a visa (residence permit) and can vary from several weeks to several months.
If you file your documents via a prefecture in France, in case the application is approved, you'll get a card titled "carte de séjour" indicating the period of validity and rights to work or perform professional activities in France.
If you submit your visa application to a French consulate abroad (or an authorized visa center) and it is approved, you will receive a Visa D to enter France. After that, you must apply to the prefecture in your place of residence for the Carte de Séjour. If you have a VLS-TS Visa D, you will need to validate your visa online and, in some cases, complete a medical examination.
Processing time of issuing a "carte de séjour" in France may take several months.
Processing time of issuing a "carte de séjour" in France may take several months.
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We meet with clients online and in our offices by appointment only.
French Riviera - Côte d'Azur
930, Route Des Dolines, 06560 Valbonne, France
Lyon
Gare des Brotteaux, 15, place Jules Ferry, 69006 Lyon, France
We operate Monday through Friday from 09:00 to 17:00 Paris time (CET, CEST). Please send us a message to arrange a consultation.
© 2007-2024 ZLOKAZOV AND COMPANY
We meet with clients online and in our offices by appointment only.
French Riviera - Côte d'Azur
930, Route Des Dolines, 06560 Valbonne, France
Lyon
Gare des Brotteaux, 15, place Jules Ferry, 69006 Lyon, France
We operate Monday through Friday from 09:00 to 17:00 Paris time (CET, CEST). Please send us a message to arrange a consultation.
© 2007-2024 ZLOKAZOV AND COMPANY
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