Long-stay Visitor Visa

For Canadians moving to France

What this means for Canadian applicants

Income floor (in CAD)

C$2,128/mo

≈ $1,500/mo · FX as of 2026-07-08

Standard French rates. Partial exemption on foreign source income first 8 years as resident Cannot work in France. For retirees and passive income earners. High tax jurisdiction.

Processing

4 months

Leads to PR

Yes

Citizenship in

5 years

Min stay

183 days/yr

Renewable

Yes

Sources

Official government source

Last verified 2026-04-15

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