LYON IMMIGRATION INFORMATION

Visa Services: Whether a visa is required or not for a visit to Lyon depends on the length of your stay and your nationality. Citizens of Austria, Belgium, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Spain and Portugal may not require a visa. All these countries are also referred to as the Schengen Agreement countries. France is a member of the Schengen Group of European countries. Here the Schensen Visa can be used for free movement within its member countries. Business visas, student visas, working holiday visa, tourist visa and employment visas are the various visas that are given. Students staying more than 6 months in France need a long stay visa.

Immigration Services: As far as the citizens of European Union are concerned, they have the right to live and work in France. The residency permit of France is called "carte de sejour". Employees have to furnish many documents for obtaining a permit. So in these cases, your prospective employer has a leading role to play. Your nationality, the length of your stay and the reason of visit are the factors that will taken into consideration while granting an immigration permit. For long stay visas/work permits you need to contact the French Embassy or Consulate in your country. You'll have to clearly outline your reasons for application. You'll have to clearly mention who'll be accompanying you and whether they have any plans to work or study there.