According to recent reports, French senator Corinne Imbert has proposed the idea of issuing special visas with a longer validity period, for owners of second homes in France. At present, non-Europeans who own a residence in the country are allowed to stay on the territory only 90 days maximum over a six-month period.
“To stay in France for more than 90 days, you must first apply for a long-stay visa. In this case, your nationality does not exempt you from this requirement. Whatever the length of your stay, the long-stay visa must be for between three months and one year."says the French government.
This process visa application can be long And complicated. Applicants must go to one of the French consulates or embassies for an interview and to provide numerous documents:
- Visa application form
- A passport valid for 6 months after the date of arrival in France
- Two recent passport photos
- Proof of travel insurance coverage
- Proof of financial means
- A complete itinerary
- Proof of residence in France
Mme Imbert points out that many owners wish to stay longer in France, and she puts forward the idea of introducing visas with a validity of five years. This would allow all third-country nationals who own a second home in France to reside in the country. up to six months a year without having to comply with complex administrative rules.
Also, as part of this proposal, the foreign buyers who buy a second home in France could benefit from a special visa allowing them to stay for up to two years at a time. The aim of this project is to encourage more foreign buyers to invest in thereal estate in Franceparticularly in regions experiencing economic difficulties. Nevertheless, it is still in its infancy and needs to be approved by the French government before it can be implemented.
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