France: residency and taxes
A factual country brief: how strong the passport is, where it opens visa-free access, what the tax conditions are and what it takes to keep the status. How to obtain it and what it costs — on the program pages below.
Passport and travel freedom
| Passport power rank | 7 |
|---|---|
| Visa-free countries | 29 |
| Visa-free Schengen Area | Yes |
| Visa-free USA | No |
| Visa-free UK | No |
| Visa-free Australia | No |
| Visa-free Russia | No |
| Visa-free China | No |
| Right to live, study, and work in any EU country | No |
Taxes
| Change of tax residency | No |
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Status conditions and family
| Residing in the country after obtaining the status | 4 years (with the option of renewal) |
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| Visit the country to submit biometrics | Yes |
| Participation of family members | Spouse, children |
| Adding new family members | Yes |
Programs in this country
France Residence Permit residence
Investment amount: From €5,500 Timeframe: 2-3 monthsFrench Residence Permit residence
Investment amount: From €30,000 Timeframe: 6-12 monthsConditions to obtain and keep
French citizenship may be obtained after five years of legal residence in the country (or two years in certain cases). Applicants must demonstrate integration into French society, proficiency in French at a level of at least B1, no serious criminal record, and strong ties to France. Dual citizenship is permitted.
Cases in this country
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