Moving to France: The French Visa Application & Requirements Are Easier Than I Thought 🇫🇷

Moving to France: The French Visa Application & Requirements Are Easier Than I Thought 🇫🇷 Can you move to France without hiring an immigration lawyer? In this video, I break down the entire application process for the French Long-Stay Visa (VLS-TS Visitor Visa) and share why it is actually simpler than expected. After selling my house and packing up my life, I am officially getting ready for my VLS-TS visa appointment. While the official France-Visas checklist can feel incredibly vague, I share the exact steps, common hidden traps (like the critical visa duration drop-down menu), and the 7 essential documents you must bring to your appointment to avoid an immediate denial. From navigating proof of financial resources to securing 90-day accommodations in France and finding affordable expat travel health insurance, I’ve got you covered. If you are planning an expat retirement or moving to France from the USA, watch this before submitting your paperwork! Don't forget to join our growing community on Facebook at "Live Long and Travel" to connect with other expats and share your journey. 👉 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... France OFFICIAL Visa Application: 👉 https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/deman... Health Insurance: 👉 Mondassur: http://www.mondassur.com/ 👉 Feather: https://feather-insurance.com/ ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Post-House Sale Update 01:31 – Is a Visa Handholder Needed? 02:24 – The Application Drop-Down Trap 03:41 – The Visa Document Checklist 04:59 – Passport Rules & Note Verbale 06:57 – The Purpose of a Stay Letter 08:46 – Financial Resources & Bank Statements 11:31 – The 90-Day Accommodation Requirement 13:24 – Expat Health Insurance Costs 15:47 – Total Visa Fees & Photo Sizes 17:49 – Building an Expat Community #MovingToFrance #FrenchVisa #VLSTSVisa #ExpatInFrance #MoveToFrance #FrenchVisaProcess #ExpatLife #FranceVisas #LivingInFrance #ExpatRetirement #TravelFrance #LiveLongAndTravel