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Want to Move to France From The USA? We Explain Income Requirements, Residency Cards

This video could be the difference between a successful French Visa application and a failure. Do you want to retire or move to France from the USA? Wondering how much income you need, what documents are required, and why your DIY VISA application has a greater chance of failing? Watch this video first! Watch part 1:    • Want To Retire in France From The USA? Wat...   📞 Book a FREE chat with us to explore your options about moving to France: https://bit.ly/45uAWtb 💼 Prefer a 1-to-1 consultation with our Founder, Richard? The €90 fee is fully refunded when you move forward with any service. 👉 https://bit.ly/45jLlaV 🇫🇷 See how we make moving to France easy: https://bit.ly/3Jinbow Wise: Exclusive Partnership for French Connections HCB Clients: https://bit.ly/3HAms1p In this special episode, Richard Hammond, Founder & CEO of French Connections HCB, is joined by Juliette Harancot, Senior Operations Manager, to unpack everything you need to know about visas and residency cards when moving to France. They explain the income requirement of around €1,400 per month (times 12) plus 20% per child, the need for private health insurance (or S1 if eligible), and why proof of accommodation is essential. Juliette also breaks down which documents you’ll need (birth certificate, marriage certificate, proof of income, insurance), when sworn translations are required, and why every prefecture in France can apply the rules differently. You’ll also hear expert tips on why preparing your application 6 months in advance is so important, how Google Translate might sabotage your Visa application, what happens if you lose a key document like a birth certificate, and why working with a sworn translator is absolutely essential. With advice on the 90/180-day Schengen rule, advice on the documents you actually need and how much money you need to apply for your Visa, this episode is packed with facts that will make your move to France smoother and more achievable. What You’ll Learn in This Video: – Visa and residency card requirements explained step by step – How much money you need to move to France, including income thresholds which are: €1,400/month plus 20% per child – The role of private health insurance or S1 cover – Which documents you need to prepare (birth/marriage certificates, income proof, address) – When sworn translations are required and why Google Translate won’t work – Myths vs facts: why bank statements aren’t always necessary – Preparation timelines and why 6 months ahead is best when applying for your French Visa – What to do if you lose a document like a birth certificate – The truth about prefecture delays and renewals – How French Connections HCB supports with admin, translations, and banking Chapters 00:00 – Introduction: Visas, Residency Cards & Relocation Success 00:23 – How to Qualify For Residency in France – Visa Requirements: Income Requirements, Health Insurance & Accommodation 02:03 – French Visa Renewal: Key Documents Needed, Applying With A European Spouse 03:20 – Translations: When They Are Required For Your Documents 04:00 – Documents Needed Recap: Bank Statements, Pensions & Proof of Income 04:55 – Why DIY French Visa Applications Can Be VERY Risky 05:43 – What Happens If Your Visa Is Rejected, Prefecture Delays & How Prolongation Certificates Can Help 06:31 – Buying Property & Sending Money to France: EXCLUSIVE Wise Partnership 07:07 – Why You Must Prepare 6 Months in Advance For Your French Visa Application 08:44 – What Happens If You’ve Lost Documents? Or Don’t Have The Right Documents 10:07 – Sworn Translations Are Required & Why Google Translate Won’t Work 10:29 – Visa Rules for USA, UK, Canada, Australia & NZ 11:17 – How Long Can You Stay In France Without Residency? Schengen rule (90/180 Rule) 12:04 – Language Rules For France Explained (Over 65 Exemption) 12:42 – How French Connections HCB Can Help With Your Move To France 👋 Thinking of moving to France? From a one-off solution to a full-service package. We’ve helped thousands of clients successfully settle in France. Everybody’s story is different, so our relocation services are tailored to your specific needs. From applying for a visa to setting up a business or renovating a property, our expert team can handle it all. https://bit.ly/4lextDZ -- 👉Watch Next: Why This American Couple Moved to France at 70 | Life After Starting Over:    • From California to France: How Sandy & Geo...   Ready to Retire or Move to France from the USA? Steps to Make It Happen:    • Ready to Retire or Move to France from the...   Find French Connections HCB on Social Media: Instagram:   / frenchconnectionshcb   Facebook:   / frenchconnectionshcb   Thank you for watching! 🌟 #MovingToFrance #LifeInFrance #AmericanExpat #RetireInFrance #AffordableLiving #FranceRelocation #FrenchConnectionsHCB #RuralFrance #ExpatStories #SimpleLifeFrance