MARSEILLE IMMIGRATION INFORMATION

Visa Services: The length of your stay and your nationality are the factors that will determine if a visa is required or not for a visit to Marseille. Citizens of Austria, Belgium, Germany, Greece, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Spain and Portugal may not require a visa. These are the Schengen Agreement countries. France is a member of the Schengen Group of European countries. So, the Schensen Visa can be used for free movement within its member countries. Various other visas that are given are business visas, student visas, working holiday visa, tourist visa and employment visas. Students require a long stay visa for staying more than 6 months in France.

Immigration Services: Citizens of European Union have the right to live and work in France. The residency permit of France is called "carte de sejour". Your prospective employer has a big role to play in helping you obtaining a residency permit. The employees have to furnish many documents for obtaining a permit. If you want a long stay visa/work permit then contact the French Embassy or Consulate in your country. While applying for a visa you'll have to outline your reasons for application. You'll have to mention who'll be accompanying you and whether they have any plans to work or study here.