Residency
France — Residency: Retirement Visa
France does not have a dedicated retirement visa programme, and financially independent foreign nationals apply under long-stay visitor residence categories that allow residence without employment, provided they satisfy the applicable immigration requirements.
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceFrance Retirement Visa for Americans: 2026 GuideLast reviewed: 2026-09-16
Key facts
- France does not have a visa officially called a 'retirement visa'.
Costs
- Application fee for standard long-stay visa: €99
- Residence Permit: €350
Timelines
- Application processing for standard long-stay visa: Approximately 3 months
- Residence Permit issuance: About 2 months