I'm moving to Paris for 3 months, but plan on staying longer. Can I obtain a long stay visa while i'm there?

Question

I'm moving to Paris for 3 months, but plan on staying longer. Can I obtain a long stay visa while i'm there?

Answer 1

if you are a US citizen :

LONG STAY VISA

If you are a U.S. citizen and would like to travel to France, Monaco, an Overseas Department (DOM) or Territory or New Caledonia for a long stay (over 90 days)

You DO need a visa.

Please submit:

a passport signed and valid 3 months after the last day of stay + 3 photocopies (The consulate will not keep the passport, only the copies)

4 long stay visa application forms signed and legibly filled out.  

5 recent passport-size photographs .

Financial guarantee such as:

- a formal letter of reference from the applicant's bank showing account numbers and balances or recent bank, savings or brokerage account statements + 3 copies

- for people wishing to retire in France, proof of sufficient income: pension, dividends, savings, band and brokerage account statements + 3 copies

Proof of medical insurance with coverage valid in France + 3 copies

Police clearance: document obtained from the Police Department of the place of residence in the United States stating that the applicant has no criminal record + 3 copies

Letter from applicant certifying that he/she will not have any paid activity in France

Visa fee

http://www.info-france-usa.org/visitingf...

Answer 2

If you are a student you can, here is the info:

http://www.eustudyabroad.com/studyabroad...

Here is another website if you are there for work related reasons:

http://www.fnak.fr/dn_work_permit_france...

Answer 3

Yes you can. A lot of ppl do this. Just contact the immigration department once you get there to have your visa extended or changed...

Answer 4

You can request the French government to extend the expiration of your stay thereat and cite valid reasons.