French residence permits and visas
Expert 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
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
About Us
We provide support to individuals and corporate clients in all administrative procedures related to immigration and citizenship in France and French consular offices worldwide.
- Over 20 Years of Expertise
- Serving Clients Worldwide
- Support in All Departments of France
- Personalized and Tailored Solutions
Who Do We Work With?
Entrepreneurs
- 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
European Union nationals
- Professional activities in France
- Education
- Pensioners
- Permanent stay in France without performing professional activities
- Family members of the European Union national
Minors
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.
Residence permit "Visiteur" for permanent stay in France without performing professional activities
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.
French citizenship
- By birth
- By residence or naturalization
- By descent
- By marriage
- Certificate of French nationality
- Appeals against French citizenship refusals
Other situations
- 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)
Our Services
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.
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Professional assistance in obtaining short-stay, long-stay, and immigration visas to France. We offer support at all French consulates and visa centers worldwide
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Professional assistance in preparing a complete dossier for obtaining a French residence permit (Carte de Séjour)
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Accompaniment and interpretation services for appointments at prefectures, OFII, and other administrative authorities in France
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Professional assistance in preparing an application for permanent residency in France (10-year residency card)
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Professional assistance in preparing a complete dossier for French citizenship
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Assistance with obtaining a social security number and Carte Vitale
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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
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Assistance in searching for accommodation for purchase or rental, for both long and short stays
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Comprehensive legal expertise for real estate transactions
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Establishment of commercial and non-commercial organizations in France
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.
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.
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.
Procedure of obtaining a long stay visa D or a residence permit in France
1. Booking an appointment at a French consular office or an authorised visa center or a prefecture in France.
Processing time of issuing a "carte de séjour" in France may take several months.
- If you don't hold a French residence permit yet you should initially obtain the appropriate visa D for France while in the country of your citizenship or your permanent residence.
- If you already hold a residence permit in France, you should apply at the prefecture of your place of residence in France.
Processing time of issuing a "carte de séjour" in France may take several months.
2. 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.
Accommodation Services
We help our clients search and obtain living accommodation in France
- Renting property in FranceOur 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 FranceOur 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 accommodationsIf 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.
Pricing
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.
After the consultation you will know:
The cost of the consultation is 150 euros TVA inclusive.
After the consultation you will know:
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Major requirements to ensure a positive decision in your situation
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How we can help you
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Action plan for your situation
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Estimated processing time of you case
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Our fees and other expenses for the entire procedure
Book Your Consultation Today
If you are interested in our consultation please:
- fill the questionnaire (in order to save both your time and ours, we kindly ask you to make your first request exclusively by filling out this form describing your situation)
- 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 meet with clients online and in our offices by appointment only.
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© 2004-2025 ZLOKAZOV AND COMPANY
French Riviera - Côte d'Azur: 930, Route Des Dolines, 06560 Valbonne FR
Lyon: Gare des Brotteaux, 15, place Jules Ferry, 69006 Lyon FR
Switzerland: Seestrasse 79, 806 Bäch SZ
© 2004-2025 ZLOKAZOV AND COMPANY
Book Your Consultation
We meet with clients online and in our offices by appointment only.
The cost of the consultation is 150 euros TVA inclusive.
If you are interested in our consultation please:
The cost of the consultation is 150 euros TVA inclusive.
If you are interested in our consultation 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.
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