Question on retirees working in France

Hello smcnitt2,

Welcome to Expat.com

Just checking in to see if you have been able to gather any information on this specific topic. It is quite interested, and I would really appreciate if you could share any insights or details you might have found.

Cheers,

Cheryl

Expat.com team

I’m also retired and living in France, so I’ve been through this. You’re right about the earnings cap—it’s around €10,000 a year. My spouse works part-time here just to stay busy, and as long as they keep it under that limit, it’s all good. It didn’t come up in our visa application process, but it’s something to keep in mind if he decides to take on some work. Best to check with an expert just to be sure you’re on the right track.

Thanks so much for your valuable information.  That was very helpful to us.  We are from   Northern Michingan & lived in Florida. We arrived here beginning of August & will be in Pau until October 26th.  If you both are comfortable for us to meet up in a public cafe or anywhere convenient for you please let us know.

Looking forward to hearing you both.

Eric & Susannah.

@smcnitt2 I'm not living in France I live in Morocco

Hello everyone,

Just to clarify, if you are under a visitor visa (VLS-TS) for France (which is the most common solution for retiered persons), this visa does not allow any form of work, regardless of the income level. This visa is specifically for those who intend to stay in France without engaging in any professional activity.

I believe there may be some confusion between the rules for taxation and the rules for work authorization. In France, if your income is below a certain threshold (around €10,000 per year), you may not be subject to income tax. However, this tax exemption does not grant permission to work if you are on a visitor visa. The two are completely separate legal matters.

If someone is interested in working while staying in France, even part-time, they would need to look into a different visa option that allows for employment, as the visitor visa does not cover this.

I hope this helps clarify the situation!

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Best regards,

Yuliana