French Settlement Visa for Thai

Visa to France

Settling in France with your French spouse is among the immigration privileges of being married to a French national. You shall be able to live; work and study in France once granted a Settlement visa.

Required Documents

  1. 2 Color ID Photographs, size 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm taken against a plain white background
  2. Passport with at least 6-month validity
  3. A copy of the passport's photo page
  4. A copy of the marriage certificate
  5. A copy of the applicant's ID card
  6. A copy of the applicant's proof of personal income i.e. bank account and salary slips
  7. A copy of the French spouse's certificate of nationality in the forms of:
    1. National ID card
    2. Certificate of Nationality
    3. Decree granting the French Nationality
    4. Registration Card as a French residing abroad
  8. A copy of the French spouse's personal income i.e. income taxes and pay slips
  9. A copy of the French spouse's proof of accommodation i.e. leases agreement, rental receipts for the last three months or title deeds.
  10. Letter from the French spouse confirming the settlement in France
  11. Confirmed reservation of a roundtrip flight ticket
  12. Proof of medical insurance.

Visa Processing Time

NATIONALITIES LISTED BELOW PLEASE ALLOW SEVERAL WEEKS FOR PROCESSING:

Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Belarus, Burundi,Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran , Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Nigeria, N. Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Qatar, Travel Document holders, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Surinam, Syria, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Yemen, Zimbabwe.

French Permanent Residency

  • French Permanent Residence can be obtained after staying in France for at least 3 years.
  • A French permanent residence permit (Carte de résident, CR) allows the holder to live permanently in France.
  • Permits are valid for 10 years and renewable.
  • The applicant has to prove that they are financially self-sufficient by providing previous three years' tax payments and current employment contract.
  • Once on Permanent Residence, the holders are free to choose an employer, permitted to work on a self-employed basis and do not require a work permit.

What Siam Legal Can Do For You

We assist in the smooth and hassle-free processing of your settlement visa through our professional visa assistance services. We offer:

  • Full review of your spouse's and your own personal, financial & employment history
  • Consultation with our French Immigration Specialist
  • Comprehensive checklist of documents for the applicant and the French spouse
  • Professional and accurate preparation of your visa application
  • Submission of your visa application to the proper government agencies
  • Careful preparation of all correspondence with government agencies
  • Expert advice on how to handle yourself during the interview (if any)

Contact any of our French immigration attorneys in Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, and Chiang Mai to arrange your French Settlement visa in Thailand.

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Schengen Visa for Netherlands Schengen Visa for Spain
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Bangkok: 02-254-8900
Phuket: 084-021-9800
Chiang Mai: 053-818-306
Pattaya: 084-021-9800
International Numbers:
Thailand: +66 2254-8900