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mandypoohMember11 October 2025 20:58:56

Was wandering if any one can help I know at the moment that it’s 90 days in france 🇫🇷 then we have to be out for 90 Days but I have just been told if you own a property out there we can stay 180 days ( 6 month ) then out for 90days ( 3 months ) could any one tell me if this is true please

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SimCityATExpert12 October 2025 03:33:30

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@mandypooh

Welcome Mandy,

Owning a house in France does not grant you unlimited stay; non-EU citizens must still follow visa rules. You can stay for up to 90 days within any 180 days as a tourist. For stays longer than 90 days, you must apply for a long-stay visa in advance, and then a residence permit from the local authorities (préfecture) after you arrive.

For non-EU citizens

Short stays: You can visit your property for up to 90 days in 180 days without a visa. You must monitor your entry and exit dates to stay within this limit; overstays could lead to a possibility of fines or being banned from entering the Schengen Area for an amount of time.

Long stays: If you plan to stay longer than 90 days, you must apply for a long-stay visa (like the VLS-TS Visiteur) before you travel. This visa is typically valid for up to one year and allows travel within the Schengen Area.

Extending your stay: After arriving with the long-stay visa, you must apply for a residence permit at the local préfecture to stay longer than the visa's validity period.

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