This is the FASTEST way to move to France legally (full guide)
▶ Book a chat with us to explore your options about moving to France: https://bit.ly/4vZMcb7 ▶ Prefer a 1-to-1 consultation with our Founder, Richard?: https://bit.ly/3QsbTCd ▶ Get your FREE 90-day plan for moving to France: https://bit.ly/4gzbokh Can you really move to France in just 90 days? Our last video on this topic sparked a huge debate in the comments, so we brought in the expert to settle it properly and find out just how fast you can move to France and what the requirements are! In this episode, Richard Hammond, Founder & CEO of French Connections HCB, sits down with Alex Ghigo, Legal Advisor (UK Bar, admission pending) at French Connections HCB and your visa expert, to break down exactly what it takes to move to France on a timeline of 90 days. Alex explains how to choose the right visa, what documents can slow you down, the three non-negotiables every visitor visa needs, and what actually happens at your TLS or consulate appointment. Whether you're aiming for a fast move or just want to understand the visa process properly before you start, this is the most detailed breakdown we've done yet. Here's everything covered in this episode: 0:00 Can you move to France in 90 days? 1:08 Why the wrong visa choice can ruin your application to move to France 2:20 How fast is the visitor visa appointment turnaround in the US and Canada 4:10 Why consulate-only countries like New Zealand need more lead time 5:03 How to choose the right visa type for your situation - working visa vs visitor visa 6:15 French working visa explained / entrepreneur/profession libérale visa 8:05 Why most people moving to France should start with a visitor visa 8:42 What happens if your change of status gets refused 9:22 The three non-negotiables to get a French visitor visa - Accommodation: what you actually need for 90 days 10:50 How much money you need to move to France and how to prove it 12:15 Why you need French health insurance and why US policies usually fail 12:56 Why private health insurance in France basically means enhanced travel insurance 13:40 How to choose health insurance for your French visa 14:38 How to build the strongest possible visa file 17:55 A realistic timeline of a visitor visa application 18:33 How we prepare you for your TLS appointment 19:10 What actually happens at your TLS or consulate appointment 20:48 The biggest mistake applicants make during their TLS French visa appointment 22:40 What happens after you arrive in France 23:20 Validating your visa within 90 days of arrival 23:33 The medical evaluation explained (and why it's nothing to worry about) 25:48 Final advice on moving to France: how to avoid the most common French visa application mistakes 🇫🇷 Thinking of moving to France? From a one-off solution to a full-service package. We’ve helped thousands of clients successfully settle in France. Everybody’s story is different, so our relocation services are tailored to your specific needs. From applying for a visa to setting up a business or renovating a property, our expert team can handle it all. https://bit.ly/4lextDZ -- 🇫🇷 Watch Next: Why This American Couple Moved to France at 50: • Why this American couple moved to France a... Ready to Retire or Move to France from the USA? Steps to Make It Happen: • Ready to Retire or Move to France from the... Find French Connections HCB on Social Media: Instagram: / frenchconnectionshcb Facebook: / frenchconnectionshcb Thank you for watching!

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