The FIVE best residence permit to live in France !

If you’re planning to live, work, or settle in France, choosing the right residence permit is crucial. Some permits give you more stability, freedom to work, or the ability to bring your family with you. Others may look appealing at first, but can limit your options or force you to renew frequently.

In this video, I, Alexandre Gillioen — French attorney specializing in immigration law and French citizenship — share my ranking of the five best residence permits in France and the key factors you should consider before applying.

You’ll discover :

Why the duration of your residence permit matters.

Which permits allow you to work without limitations.

The options that let your family join you in France.

Which permits are the most secure and least likely to be withdrawn.

How to change your status if you already have a different residence permit.

Even if you already hold another type of residence permit, I’ll explain how you may transition towards one of these five with the right preparation.

00:00 - 00:49 : Introduction
00:50 - 04:21 : What did I took into consideration to make this ranking ?
04:22 - 09:58 : The five best residence permit
09:59 - 12:23 : If you have another residence permit and you wish to get one of the five best
12:24 - 12:48 : Conclusion

⚖️ I’m Alexandre Gillioen, a French attorney based in Lyon. My firm assists clients worldwide who want to come live, work, or obtain citizenship in France.

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