French Residence Permit for a Family from Kazakhstan with a "Visitor" Visa

Aisulu and Yerzhan are successful entrepreneurs from Almaty, Kazakhstan. They own a chain of premium boutiques and several real estate properties in Kazakhstan and the UAE. The family has been living mainly in Dubai for over 5 years, enjoying the high standard of living and international education opportunities for their children (son 14 years old and daughter 10 years old).

Client Objective

The family's main objective was to obtain a residence permit in France. This allows them to:

• live in a prestigious neighborhood in Paris;
• to educate their children in one of the best international schools in France;
• to stay legally and stably in Europe with the possibility of free movement in the Schengen zone.

Why was the “Visitor” visa chosen?

The Visitor visa category was ideal for the family because:

1. Did not require business activity in France.
2. Allowed the family to relocate by proving financial independence.
3. It was available to apply from the UAE, where the family was a permanent resident.

Why were the documents filed from the UAE?

Since the family had been living in Dubai for several years and had a local residency, the filing was done through the French visa center in Abu Dhabi, which ensured:

• Convenience of logistics and comfort in filing.
• Accelerated processing of applications.
• Possibility to avoid returning to Kazakhstan.

Stages of preparation and execution of documents

Analyzing the situation and choosing a suitable solution

GARANT.in specialists analyzed the goals of the family and confirmed that the national visa of category D “Visitor” with subsequent registration of a residence permit card is the optimal way.

Preparation of the package of documents

A complete package was collected and checked:

• Proof of financial solvency (bank statements, income, and property documents).
• Long-term lease agreement for luxury housing in Paris.
• Letter of motivation with justification of the intention to live in France.
• International medical insurance for each member of the family.
• Certificates of the absence of criminal record for spouses.

Submission of documents through the visa center in France in Abu Dhabi

After consultation with GARANT.in, the family successfully submitted the documents at the visa center in France in Abu Dhabi. All forms were pre-checked, translated and apostilled - all client support was carried out step-by-step by lawyers.

Obtaining a D visa and moving to France

National visas were issued within 2 weeks. The family flew to France immediately upon receipt to activate the visas and prepare for the next step - applying for French resident cards.

Applying for a residence card in France

Although it is possible to apply for a residence permit card (carte de séjour) no later than 2 months before the expiration of the D visa, Aisulu and Erzhan decided to apply immediately upon arrival in order not to delay the process and to fix the status.

The process of applying for the card:

1. Online appointment to apply at the Prefecture of Paris.
2. Preparation of an additional package:

• Copies of visas and passports of all family members.
• Proof of address in France (rental).
• Photo in the right format, insurance, proof of income.

1. Appearance at the Prefecture and submission of biometrics.
2. Receipt of a récépissé (temporary residence permit) for 3 months.
3. After 1.5 months, the family received their plastic residence cards for 1 year.

Results and benefits

• The family successfully moved to Paris, settling in a prestigious neighborhood;
• Children enrolled in a leading international school;
• Obtained annual resident cards without waiting for visas to expire;
• Full legalization of stay and freedom of movement within Schengen countries.

Review

“We are very satisfied with the work of GARANT.in specialists. The whole process was organized clearly and professionally, the documents were prepared perfectly. Now we are confidently looking forward to the future and enjoying life in Paris, where our children have the opportunity to study in one of the best schools in Europe. Thank you very much to the GARANT.in team for their hard work and support!” - Aisulu and Yerzhan.

A visitor visa is an ideal option for wealthy families seeking a quality standard of living and education in Europe. Properly prepared documents, competent submission, and full support from experts guarantee a successful solution to the task.

If you want to realize a similar scenario, GARANT.in specialists are always ready to support you and make your move to France as comfortable as possible.