lebono Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Hello everyone,This is my first post and I hope that someone can clarify a small point.I am about to start my long-planned move to France and my first task is to spend some time in the country this winter seeking out suitable locations. I had intended to stay for 4 or 5 months using a winter let. However, I have just read that I can only stay for a maximum of 90 days before I have to return home for at least another 90 day period before returning. Is this right? There was also a reference to the Carte de Sejour which, I must admit, I thought had ceased to exist. It appears that they may be available for longer stays but automatically become defunct if you leave the country for more than 6 months (How would they know?) which seems to defeat the object.Most grateful if anyone could shed some light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeanS Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Oh dear - I thought that they had been abolished. We are in France until October and haven't got one. Anyone out there able to confirm if we need thjem & if so, where to we get them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Welcome to the Forum. Good luck with your planned move. A winter let is a very sensible way to start. It is what I recommend to anyone who wants to live in France.Read through this thread about tax residency that is current at the moment.http://www.completefrance.com/cs/forums/1775413/ShowPost.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosub Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 If you are a European citizen you don't need a Carte de Sejour, I wouldn't worry too much about the length of time you are going to stay as a non resident, who would really care? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebono Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share Posted July 29, 2009 Thanks for the feedback. The question is certainly not one of residency or tax but of the permitted length of visit. I suspect that this is a rule still on the books from before the relevant European Union act of free access and so it tends to rear its head from time to time.I suppose the acid test is - Has anyone (non-resident) ever had a problem with staying for longer than 90 days? I guess not but I really don't want to get the whole adventure off to a bad start by upsetting the French authorities! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Not had a problem, I thought europeans did not have this problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEO Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Subject to my logical assumptions, having read your post, you can stay here for as long as you wish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owens88 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Good luck. AFAIK you can live anywhere in EU if you are european. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebono Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 Thanks everyone for your advice and good wishes. I feel much happier in my mind now.I can guarantee that this is only the first of many queries as I attempt to follow my dream. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owens88 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I know that we have had tenants for 4 monthsish doing exactly what you plan. They are now resident without mishap. Good Luck John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenB Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 We Americans still need a carte de séjour. If you are British, no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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