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Here we discuss, the minimum income requirements that you must meet to apply for French Residency or a Long Stay Visa for France. There are actually, 4 main criteria that you must meet on your French Residency application, but the most important on is that you have sufficient financial resources to support yourself and your family in France.
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It is not always easy to rent a house in France on an annual or monthly basis if you are a foreigner. If you are looking to come to France during 2024, either to study, or to work or for a long vacation; then finding a suitable house to rent is obviously going to be high on your list of priorities. Unfortunately, the French system is not that geared up to help foreign nationals renting property in France on a long term basis, especially if they have no previous financial history in France.
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Although Brexit has made things more complicated, it is still perfectly possible British nationals to move to France in 2026 and to live in France permanently. You can stay for up to 90 days without a visa. If you want to stay longer, then there is a simple & straight-forward process for applying for a long stay visa. UK nationals (like Canadians, Americans & Australians) can also apply for permanent French Residency, which enables them to live in France for up to 5 years. Here we outline the steps you need to follow for moving to France after Brexit and how you can live in France long term.
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If you are thinking about moving to France on a long term basis, to live for 3 months or more, then there are a number of steps that you will need to take. You will need to apply for a long stay visa for France, you will need to organise your accommodation and to arrange your health insurance coverage. Here we explain exactly what you need to do to make you move to France stress-free and easy.
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If you are looking for long term lets in France in 2024, there are many factors that you will need to consider to find the right property for you. Here we have picked out 3 key considerations when searching for long term let properties in France: budget, location and size.
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To help you find the perfect area to rent a property in France in 2024 we have prepared a list of the most popular long term rental locations in France. If you are planning a long stay in France during 2024, then let us help you find the best area to be based. This is not an exhaustive list, but from my knowledge and travels around Languedoc, Provence and the South of France, I would recommend the following 10 places as good options for long term rentals in France:
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If you are moving to France in 2024 and you need to keep to a budget, then finding a cheap house to rent is going to be your No.1 concern. This collection of 13 cheap long term rental properties in France under €700 won't break the bank and they will ensure that you can still live the dream in the South of France.
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With it's mild winters and long hot summers, Perpignan is the perfect destination for find a long term rental in France. Perpignan is located on the Mediterranean coast, close to the Pyrenees mountains and the Spanish border. Here we feature 9 long term rentals near Perpignan, France, currently available from through 2026 into 2027.
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France regularly features in the Top 10 list of the best countries in the World to move to. Here we analyse where within France in 2026 are the 10 best places to live and work. The list covers the best French cities to study in, the best areas for retirement in France and also the cheapest places in France to buy property. This list of best places to live in France is not plucked from thin air, it is based on actual research. If you are thinking of moving to France long term, then hopefully this will give you some further food for thought on where you should be located.
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More and more people are choosing the South of France for a long winter vacation. At Long term rentals in France we have established a reputation as the leading provider of winter lets in South France. Here we feature 14 properties across Provence, Cote d'Azur, the Languedoc and South-West France to rent over the winter period 2025-26.
