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AImmigration helps users explore official immigration pathways, save trusted sources, manage checklists, and get guidance with clear next steps across 41 pages.

What immigration costs are shown on AImmigration?

AImmigration displays official visa fees, application costs, and related expenses for each country's immigration pathways, converted to USD for easy comparison.

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France

Cost of Immigrating to France

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Full fee breakdown for 2026 — compare costs across all 6 pathways

France-VisasOfficial website

Fee Breakdown by Pathway

Estimated immigration costs for each pathway to France. Fees are sourced from official program pages.

Visitor Visa (Long Stay)Other

France-Visas: long-stay visa EUR 99 (EUR 50 reduced rate). Since 1 May 2026 the residence-permit tax stamp is EUR 350 for a first issue and EUR 250 for a renewal, paid when the application is accepted (service-public.gouv.fr, updated 12 May 2026).≈ $107

France Student Visa (Visa Étudiant)Study

France-Visas fee table: long-stay visa EUR 99 full rate; EUR 50 reduced rate for students whose application was considered by a Center for studies in France (Campus France). Since 1 May 2026 the student residence-permit tax stamp uses the reduced rate: EUR 150 first issue, EUR 100 renewal. From 1 August 2026 applicants must show proof of income of at least EUR 877.50 per month.≈ $107

Talent — innovative economic projectBusiness

Visa, first residence-card and renewal charges differ by the actual procedure. Check the linked official fee schedule and permit page before payment; exemptions, reduced rates and additional service charges may apply.

Employee — ordinary long-stay routeSkilled work

Family reunification — ordinary procedureFamily

Talent — qualified employee (French qualification)Skilled work

Pathway	Official Fees	USD Equivalent
Visitor Visa (Long Stay)Other	France-Visas: long-stay visa EUR 99 (EUR 50 reduced rate). Since 1 May 2026 the residence-permit tax stamp is EUR 350 for a first issue and EUR 250 for a renewal, paid when the application is accepted (service-public.gouv.fr, updated 12 May 2026).≈ $107	≈ $107
France Student Visa (Visa Étudiant)Study	France-Visas fee table: long-stay visa EUR 99 full rate; EUR 50 reduced rate for students whose application was considered by a Center for studies in France (Campus France). Since 1 May 2026 the student residence-permit tax stamp uses the reduced rate: EUR 150 first issue, EUR 100 renewal. From 1 August 2026 applicants must show proof of income of at least EUR 877.50 per month.≈ $107	≈ $107
Talent — innovative economic projectBusiness	Visa, first residence-card and renewal charges differ by the actual procedure. Check the linked official fee schedule and permit page before payment; exemptions, reduced rates and additional service charges may apply.
Employee — ordinary long-stay routeSkilled work	Visa, first residence-card and renewal charges differ by the actual procedure. Check the linked official fee schedule and permit page before payment; exemptions, reduced rates and additional service charges may apply.
Family reunification — ordinary procedureFamily	Visa, first residence-card and renewal charges differ by the actual procedure. Check the linked official fee schedule and permit page before payment; exemptions, reduced rates and additional service charges may apply.
Talent — qualified employee (French qualification)Skilled work	Visa, first residence-card and renewal charges differ by the actual procedure. Check the linked official fee schedule and permit page before payment; exemptions, reduced rates and additional service charges may apply.

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