FAQ
Common questions.
What do I need for the France freelance visa?
The official page asks for: registration with Urssaf (liberal work), proof the work can earn EUR 1,867.02 a month, an opinion from the foreign workforce platform, a licence or order membership if regulated, proof of address under 6 months old and an OFII medical certificate.
How much money do I need for the France freelance visa?
The activity must be able to bring in at least EUR 1,867.02 a month.
How long can I stay on the France freelance visa?
The first card lasts up to 1 year. Yes, while you still meet the conditions. After the first card you can ask for a 4-year multi-year card, which needs French at A2 level and a civic exam (under 65s).
How much does the France freelance visa cost?
EUR 350 in tax stamps (EUR 50 stamp duty plus EUR 300 tax), paid when the card is handed over. Renewing a temporary card costs EUR 250.
Who can apply for the France freelance visa?
Open to people from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland. For people who want to run a trade, craft or industrial business, or work in a liberal profession, in France for more than 3 months. The work must be your main activity, be viable and match your skills or experience. Citizens of the EU, the EEA and Switzerland can already live in France without this visa.
How do I apply?
At the prefecture or sub-prefecture where you live. A long-stay visa or a valid residence permit is needed first.
Sources
- France: Temporary residence card 'entrepreneur / liberal profession' (service-public.gouv.fr)
- France: Service-Public.fr: same page, machine-translated English (service-public.gouv.fr)
- France: Service-Public.fr: which permit you need to stay over 3 months (French) (service-public.gouv.fr)
- France: France-Visas: long-stay visa for self-employed or liberal work (france-visas.gouv.fr)
General information, not legal advice. Last checked 11 Oct 2026.