Obtaining a visa when buying French property
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As a US citizen hoping to live part of the year in France, the thought of all that paperwork can seem overwhelming. But obtaining a visa to get to France is often easier than people think.
For those heading in from the US for less than 90 days it is not necessary to obtain a visa, but those planning a longer trip will have to apply.
To do this, you will need a signed passport which remains valid three months after the last planned day of stay in France, as well as three photocopies for the consulate to keep hold of.
Also needed are four long stay visa application forms as well as five recent passport size photographs.
US citizens will also have to provide some kind of financial guarantee such as a formal letter of reference from the bank showing account numbers and balances or recent statements.
Those wishing to retire to France will need to prove they have a sufficient pension and savings to live on and provide documentation to show this.
You will also need proof of medical insurance with coverage valid in France as well as a document from your local police department that you have no criminal record.
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