Residency
France — Residency: Digital Nomad Visa
The France-Visas and Service-Public pages reviewed list long-stay visa categories by purpose, such as a visitor stay, work, studies and entrepreneurship, and do not list a dedicated digital nomad visa. A person who wants to live in France while working remotely must therefore fit an existing category that matches the purpose of the stay. The long-stay visitor visa is for a private stay of more than three months with no professional activity: you must prove your resources, accommodation and medical cover and formally agree not to work in France, so it does not suit someone who intends to work. Take advice on the category that fits your situation.
Key facts
- The France-Visas pages reviewed do not list a dedicated digital nomad visa; applicants must fit an existing category.
- The long-stay visitor visa is for a private stay of more than three months and does not allow professional activity.
- Visitor applicants must prove resources, accommodation and medical cover, and formally agree not to work in France.
Common mistakes
- Using a visitor long-stay visa while working in France — it forbids professional activity.