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France · long-stay visitor visa (VLS-TS)
I'm retiredFrance long-stay visitor visa (VLS-TS) checklist for American retireesI work remotely for a U.S. companyFrance visitor visa for remote employees of U.S. companies: 2026 checklistWe're a coupleFrance visitor visa for couples (married or not): 2026 checklistI'll live on savingsFrance visitor visa with savings only (no recurring income): checklistProof of financial meansProof of financial means for the France visitor visa (2026): what to show, in eurosHealth insuranceHealth insurance that passes the French consulate (VLS-TS visitor): checklistANEF validationValidating your French VLS-TS on ANEF within 3 months: checklistRenewalRenewing the French visitor permit after the VLS-TS year: checklistRefused: appeal or reapplyFrench long-stay visa refused: appeal (CRRV Nantes) or reapply, checklist
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