Self employed person or liberal activity visa

The Self employed person or liberal activity visa is a French government program allowing foreigners to live and work in France as an independent professional for up to one year, with the possibility of renewal for longer stays (up to five years). It enables activities in business, industry, crafts, agriculture, or similar independent professions, and can support long-term residence with potential routes to permanent residency or citizenship after several years.

Residence permit for one year with possible annual renewal; potential path to longer residence and citizenship; ability to work as an independent professional; ability to bring family with certain conditions

Open to foreign nationals who intend to engage in self-employed activity in France and meet the financial and business criteria outlined by the visa regulations.

Submit the required documents to the French embassy or consulate; follow the procedures for self-employed or liberal activity visa as described by French immigration authorities