France Long-Stay Visitor Visa (VLS-TS Visiteur)for 🇪🇸 Spanish citizens travelling to 🇫🇷 France

📋Required Documents7

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  Proof of accommodation in France for the stay
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  Comprehensive private health insurance valid in France
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  Proof of stable resources at least equal to the French SMIC for the year

  Bank statements, pension or income evidence.

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  Long-stay visitor visa application form (France-Visas)
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  Valid passport and recent passport photographs
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  Signed undertaking not to engage in any professional activity in France
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  Visa fee payment (€99) and OFII registration form

ℹ️What to Expect

To apply for a France Long-Stay Visitor Visa (VLS-TS Visiteur), book an appointment at the nearest France embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 21 days. The government fee is EUR 99.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the France embassy or official government website before booking travel.

📎Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)

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  Proof of purpose (retirement, family ties with French residents, etc.) (if applicable)

🌐Why Spanish passport holders need a visa for France

Spanish citizens require a visa to enter France based on the current immigration requirements set by France's government. Spanish passport holders must apply through the France embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.

⚠️Common Reasons France Long-Stay Visitor Visa (VLS-TS Visiteur) Applications Are Refused6

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  Insufficient proof of stable, sufficient resources to live in France for the year without working — the visitor visa prohibits any professional activity.
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  The signed undertaking not to work is missing, or there are doubts the applicant will respect the no-work condition.
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  No proof of accommodation for the stay, or inadequate travel medical insurance.
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  An incomplete or inconsistent file, or a passport with insufficient validity.
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  Doubts about the purpose of the long stay or the intention to leave at the end of the authorised period.
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  A threat to public order, a relevant criminal record, a prior overstay, or false statements or forged documents.

Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.

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