France · Renewal
France Long-Stay Visitor Visa Renewal
The visitor status is renewed every year at your prefecture, as long as you still meet the conditions. We prepare the renewal dossier — resources, insurance, the file the prefecture reads — so the renewal file is complete and consistent.
from €1,200
Independent immigration advisers — not a government service, not affiliated with any consulate. Our service fees do not include consular fees.
When to start
Start about 2 months before your carte de séjour expires; the renewal is filed at your prefecture.
The visitor status is not a card you hold for years — it is renewed every year at your prefecture, for as long as you still meet the conditions. That makes the renewal dossier a recurring craft: the resources have to read as real and lasting each time, and the file has to be ready before the current carte de séjour visiteur expires. We prepare it for you.
What the renewal has to prove
The prefecture weighs the same picture as the first application — stable resources at least equal to the French net minimum wage, valid health insurance for the year, and that you are genuinely living in France without taking up prohibited work. Nothing new is invented at renewal; what changes is that you now have a French track record to show.
Resources At least the French net minimum wage per applicant — a 2026 figure that moves with the minimum wage, reviewed annually. We confirm the current figure for your case at the consultation.
What we handle
- The renewal dossier — resources, source of funds, and a French cost-of-living picture, brought up to date
- Health insurance kept valid and compliant for the year
- Sworn translations where a document has to be refreshed
- The prefecture appointment and file, timed before your card expires
The household as a set of files
Each family member renews on their own grounds, so we plan the household as a set of files that stand together — the add-on for each person is the fixed fee for theirs. No one is the weak link at renewal.
Pricing
A published fixed fee for preparation and coordination.
from €1,200
€1,200 for the main applicant.
+€500 spouse · +€500 first child · +€250 each additional child.
Prefecture fees and the residence tax are paid separately, directly to the state.
Independent private consultancy — not affiliated with any government. This is a fixed fee for preparing and coordinating your renewal. Prefecture fees and the residence tax are paid separately, directly to the state. The prefecture alone decides the outcome. Sworn translations and apostilles are billed separately, per document.
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Your team
Who prepares your file
Behind them, a local bench — a lawyer for legal review, a chartered accountant, and sworn translators.
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How often is the France visitor visa renewed?
Every year. The visitor status is an annual renewal at your prefecture — there is no multi-year visitor card. As long as you still meet the conditions, you renew the carte de séjour visiteur each year. After five years of continuous, documented residence, longer-term options may open.
What do I have to show at renewal?
The same picture as the first application — stable resources at least equal to the French net minimum wage, valid health insurance, and that you are living in France without taking up prohibited work. It is a 2026 figure, reviewed annually, and we confirm the current number for your case.
How much does the renewal cost?
A fixed fee of €1,200 for the main applicant, with fixed add-ons per family member — +€500 for a spouse, +€500 for a first child, +€250 for each additional child. Prefecture fees and the residence tax are separate and paid to the state.
What happens after five years?
Continuous, well-documented visitor residence builds the record longer-term cards rest on. New for 2026, multi-year and long-term cards can require a civics and French-language test — we flag what applies to your plan early.
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Book a free consultation — we will assess your situation and name the next step.