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Long-stay visitor visa for Americans
Since 10 April 2026, the European Entry/Exit System records every crossing of the Schengen border, and the ninety-day limit that Americans once treated as elastic is now calculated automatically. For anyone planning a sabbatical, a winter in France, or a...
Travelling in and out of France with a foreign minor child: the DCEM explained
A practical guide to the French DCEM for foreign minor children: eligibility, supporting documents, validity, renewal and travel precautions.
Parent of an EU Child: What Changes for Your Right of Residence
Parent of an EU child: the Safi ruling strengthens family unity, dependency assessments and the derived right of residence for non-EU parents.
New financial-means threshold for international students — what changes on August 1, 2026
Starting August 1, 2026, foreign nationals applying for a French “student” residence permit must demonstrate significantly higher monthly resources. Under Decree No. 2026-526 of June 22, 2026, the minimum amount is now tied to the French minimum wage (SMIC) rather...
Remote Work from France: What the New “Visitor” Status Clarification Means for You
If you’ve ever dreamed of living in Paris while keeping your job with an employer back home, you’ve probably run into the same frustrating question that has stumped foreign nationals and immigration lawyers for years: can you legally work remotely...
Mayotte: Implementing Texts Published for the Tightened Rules on Birthright French Nationality
Implementing texts now put into operation France's tightened rules on birthright nationality for children born in Mayotte to foreign parents.
France’s “entrepreneur / self-employed professional” residence permit – 2026 new framework
France's 2026 framework for the entrepreneur / self-employed professional residence permit clarifies the documents required for the economic viability opinion.
Streamlining the EU Blue Card and France Travail Access
Published on April 25 in the Official Journal, Decree No. 2026-308 simplifies the registration process for foreign nationals on the job seeker list. This text transposes new European directives designed to make France more attractive to international talent. Recruiting or...
Europe’s New Entry/Exit System Starts on 10 April 2026: What Travellers Should Expect
From 10 April 2026, the European Union will start using the new Entry/Exit System (EES) at the external borders of the Schengen area. This large scale information system will gradually replace the traditional stamping of passports with a digital record...