Dissecting one of France's most convoluted visas

If you are interested in a one-on-one consultation with the two of us, where we answer your questions and support you in the planning and navigating of your big adventure (focusing on the foundational and emotional positioning necessary for a successful transition), drop us a line at: [email protected]. Cecilia's jewelry business is officially open online! — http://www.atelier363.com Our individual YouTube channels: An Artist's Life —    / @anartistslifeyt   Beneath the Surface —    / @beneaththesurfaceyt   Thanks as always for watching! :) We finally got our French profession liberale (entrepreneur) visas, but the road there was confusing and full of dead ends nobody warned us about. In this video, Cecilia dissects the complete story of switching from a long-term French visitor visa to a working profession liberale (entrepreneur) visa, including why we kept getting rejected, why two lawyers couldn't give us a straight answer, and what we finally uncovered about how the French prefecture system really works. Whether you are applying for a French working visa, trying to switch visa types while already living in France, or switching from another country's process entirely, this is the video we wish had existed when we started. We break down the critical difference between the French Ministry and your local prefecture, why our case required leaving France and the entire Schengen area before approval came through, and why starting from your home country from day one is the single thing that would have saved us months of painful uncertainty. Hard-won experience, no sugarcoating. #FrenchVisa #ProfessionLiberale #MoveToFrance #FrenchMicroEntrepreneur #ExpatLife