France
07/29/2021
03/01/2023
In France, it is relatively easy to obtain a visitor visa, and so-called sole proprietorship registration called Micro-entrepreneur is also possible with a visitor visa, so it seems that the threshold is relatively low compared to the Netherlands and Germany.
About Micro-entrepreneur
There are three types according to the type of work, but work using laptops is classified into a service called BNC.
In this case, the annual sales should not exceed € 72,600
There are two types of tax calculation methods, and the relatively easy method is to pay income tax and social security tax on sales.
In this case, For BNC, income tax is calculated by subtracting 34% from sales, that is, multiplying 66% of sales by 2.2%
In addition, the social security tax is completed with a payment of 22% of the total sales (no deduction).
It ’s pretty easy because you do n’t even have to hire an accountant.
The other calculation method, which is a little complicated, is based on ordinary taxable income.
Since it is the sum of households, if you have a spouse or children, the normal calculation is likely to work better.
Visitor visa requirements
- Long-term visa application
You can download it from the website of the French Embassy in Japan. All written in English or French, pencil writing is not allowed - Photo
Front, no cap, white background, 35 x 45 mm, digital data is not allowed, paste it at the designated position on the application form - Copy of original passport and ID photo page
The passport must be valid for at least 3 months from the expiration date of the visa you are applying for, and the visa page must be at least 2 spreads.
Also submit a copy of the page containing your personal information and signature - Visa application fee
Cash only for 99 euros
Even if the visa is rejected after the examination, the fee will not be refunded. - Motivation book
You must submit a motivation statement detailing the reason for your stay
The content of the motivation is especially important when applying for a visa, so anything that suggests working in France is absolutely NG. - Proof of social position in Japan during stay in France
This document is also a document to support your intention to return from France.
Many people do not know what to submit, but in addition to the certificate of enrollment at educational institutions, universities, and research institutes, and the certificate of pension receipt, those who have retired from the company have been enrolled in the company before. It is also possible to submit a certificate that you were doing it, and if you are not currently working, you can submit a letter explaining the reason and situation. - Pledge not to work
You can download it from the website of the French Embassy - Economic proof
You must prove that you have sufficient funds to stay worth € 17,344.60 or more for a one-year stay
You will be required to submit the following documents according to the applicant's financial situation
As a general rule, the applicant must submit his / her own financial certificate (bank balance certificate in the name of the applicant issued within one month from the application date).
As a special case, it is also possible to submit a third-party economic certificate that will be the official guarantor of the applicant's stay in France.
In that case, the following documents are required - Warranty
A certificate of balance in the name of the guarantor issued within one month and a salary certificate for the past three months, a labor contract, or a document certifying that you have regular income - Certificate of residence in France
Must provide the address to stay in France
If you provide an address to stay at one time, you need to make it clear at the time of application.
Also, if you want to change your address after entering France, you must go to the Immigration Department to complete the change procedure.
The following documents must be submitted at the time of residence certification
It is officially signed by the housing provider (all in the case of multiple people), the date of creation, the start date of stay, the period of stay, and the fact that it will be provided free of charge. Certificate of housing provision clearly stated
Or, a certificate of housing provision that is officially signed by the housing provider (all in the case of multiple people), the date of creation, the date of start of stay, the period of stay, and the amount of rent.
Double-sided copy of ID card (French residence permit) of the housing provider (for all if there are multiple people)
Complete rental agreement in the name of the housing provider or a copy of the property ownership certificate
If the housing provider himself rents the housing: A letter created by the property owner to approve the lending to a third party (visa applicant)
Official documents (such as utility bills) issued within one month certifying the address of the housing provider or the latest rent receipt in the name of the housing provider - Hotel reservation for 3 months from the date of arrival in France
- Overseas travel insurance policy
It is necessary to submit an insurance policy that covers the entire stay from the date of entry to France to the return to your home country, which is also applicable to France. - Immigration (OFII) Submission Form
You can download it from the website of the French Embassy - Reply envelope
If you receive your passport with a visa by mail, please write your address and address on the reply envelope and attach a stamp.
The envelope can be large enough to hold your passport
About receiving a passport (visa)
- Pick-up at the counter
Bring the original application proof ticket (QUITTANCE DE FRAIS DE DOSSIER ET RECEPISSE) and receive it in front of the French Embassy from 8:30 to 18:00 from Monday to Friday except holidays. - Registered mail
If you specify your name and address at the time of application and submit an envelope with a stamp (one envelope for each passport), you can return the passport with a visa by registered mail.
General comment
Airplanes are flying from Paris all over the world
Relatively easy to stay in the EU
If you live legally (with a visa) for 3 months or more, you can apply for French health insurance for free.
Many countries have social security agreements
EU 10 year visa can be obtained for stays of 5 years or more
It has the above advantages
The disadvantage is
Need to learn french
The response of the government office is slow
Quite strict against taxes
Compared to German and Dutch, I think that French can be used in some situations (Belgium, Switzerland, African countries, etc.), and if you are not concerned with Paris, living expenses are relatively easy and it is easy to obtain a visa.
Paris is a big city, but it's not a big one because it's a tourist powerhouse
The center of Lyon is safe enough to think it's okay to sleep on the subway, but it's a compact city.
