Temporary residence card "visitor"
Who it's for: Non-European people who want to stay in France without working and can support themselves, including people coming for religious functions.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 3 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Job offer needed: No
- Money to show: €17,735.19
- Main fee: €350
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | €350 | — | service-public.gouv.frOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
| Money to show | €17,735.19 | — | service-public.gouv.frOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.
What the official pages say
3 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Job offer neededNoOfficial wording
“Do not work in France whether as an employee, trader, self-entrepreneur, craftsman, liberal profession etc.”
Money to show€17,735.19Official wording
“Proofs of your resources reaching an annual amount equal to €17,735.19”
Main fee€350Official wording
“You have to pay €350 (tax of €300 + stamp duty of €50 ) by tax stamps”
We have not yet recorded: Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Salary threshold; Family can join; Can lead to permanent residence; Decision time; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
All visa types in France
Every visa type we have listed, grouped by purpose, with links to the official pages.
France visa typesBefore you pay anyone
- Nobody can guarantee a visa. Only the government of the country you apply to decides.
- UK employers must not charge you for a Certificate of Sponsorship.
- German missions say you don't need an agent to get a visa appointment.
- Check any adviser or recruitment agent on an official register before you pay.