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Preparing your arrival in France? We identify the visa suited to your project and build a complete, convincing case — short or long stay — to give you the best possible chance.

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In a few words

Visa: what you need to know

A visa application often comes down to the details: a missing supporting document, a poorly filled form or an unconvincing case can lead to a refusal that’s hard to reverse. There are several types of visas, depending on the length and purpose of your stay, and each follows its own rules. We identify the visa suited to your project, prepare a solid and consistent case, and support you through submission at the consulate or center (TLS, VFS).

Today, almost all procedures are digital (ANEF, online platforms, appointment booking). In practice, this means we can build and follow your case with all prefectures in France, wherever you are. Appointments with your advisor take place in person in Paris.

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The different visas

Each situation matches a specific option. We guide you to the right one — the one that protects you best.

1
Short-stay visa (Schengen, type C)

Up to 90 days within 180 days: tourism, family visit, occasional business. Requires resources, accommodation, insurance and proof of intent to return.

2
Long-stay visa equivalent to a residence permit (VLS-TS)

To settle for more than 3 months (spouse of a French citizen, employee, student, visitor). To be validated online within 3 months of arrival.

3
Student visa

To study in France, often via the “Études en France” procedure. Requires an admission and sufficient resources.

4
“Talent Passport” visa

For qualified profiles (employees, founders, researchers). Grants a multi-year stay and makes it easier to bring the family.

5
“Visitor” visa

To stay in France without working, by proving resources and health coverage.

Our method

Your case, step by step with Legalist

Your case moves forward, step by step — and you always see where you stand.

Your case with Legalist In progress
  • Situation reviewed
  • Procedure identified
  • Dossier préparé & vérifié
  • Dépôt & suivi en temps réel
STEP 1

Understand your situation

A free first conversation to take stock, with no commitment.

STEP 2

Identify the right procedure

Administrative review of your case, with a fixed price stated upfront.

STEP 3

Prepare the case

Documents, official forms and completeness check.

STEP 4

Déposer & suivre

Help with submission and tracking of your application’s progress.

Who is it for?

This procedure is for you if…

Here are the profiles we most often support with this procedure. Recognize yourself? Let’s talk, for free.

You live abroad

You are preparing to come to France and need to obtain the right visa before leaving.

You have a specific project

Work, studies, family visit or tourism: your project determines the visa.

You want to avoid a refusal

A weak case often ends in a refusal that’s hard to reverse afterwards.

Why Legalist

Why get support?

A poorly prepared case means months of delay — or even a refusal. With us, you move forward fast, well, and with peace of mind.

You save time

We know the documents, forms and procedures. No more back-and-forth or endless research.

A complete case

We check every document before submission: a compliant case avoids rejections and requests for additional documents.

Live tracking

You always know where your application stands. We keep you informed at every step, without chasing information.

A dedicated contact

The same person supports you from start to finish. No anonymous call center: a real contact who knows your case.

Frequently asked questions

Your questions, our answers

The questions we’re asked most often about this procedure.

Which visa matches my project?+
Short stay (less than 90 days) or long stay, and depending on the purpose (work, studies, family, visit). During the free first appointment, we identify the right visa and the documents to gather.
How can I avoid a visa refusal?+
Most refusals come from an incomplete, inconsistent or insufficiently justified case (resources, accommodation, purpose). We build a solid and convincing case to give you the best possible chance.
How far ahead of my departure should I start?+
As early as possible: some visas take several weeks, sometimes more, between preparation, booking the appointment and processing.
My visa has already been refused. Can I reapply?+
Yes, but you must understand the reason for the refusal and address it precisely in the new application. We analyze your refusal and rebuild a stronger case.
What happens once in France with a long-stay visa?+
Depending on the visa, an online validation or a residence permit application is required. Since everything is digital, we can support you through this next step, whatever your prefecture.
Do you work with all prefectures?+
Oui. Les démarches étant digital, nous accompagnons votre dossier partout en France. Les rendez-vous se font en présentiel à Paris.
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What if we took care of your visa?

We analyze your situation, give you a clear plan and a fixed price from the start. You leave with answers, not questions.

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