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Your Real Options<\/h1>\n    <p class=\"lead\">France has no dedicated digital nomad visa. Americans who want to keep working for U.S. clients or employers need the right status, because the wrong one can create visa, tax and social security problems.<\/p>\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/ariflawoffices\/15min\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book my 30-min remote work consultation \u00b7 $50 <span class=\"arrow\">\u2192<\/span><\/a>\n    <div class=\"price-tag\"><span class=\"chip\"><b>$50<\/b> \u00b7 30-minute consultation<\/span><span class=\"chip\">Credited toward your fees<\/span><span class=\"chip\">English &amp; Fran\u00e7ais<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div><\/section>\n  <div class=\"trust\"><ul><li>10+ years in immigration law<\/li><li>Office in Paris, France<\/li><li>U.S. &amp; French immigration<\/li><li>Help in English &amp; French<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n  <div class=\"wrap\"><article>\n    <h2>The short answer<\/h2>\n    <p>Unlike some European countries, France does not offer a specific &#8220;digital nomad&#8221; visa. But several existing statuses can work, depending on <strong>who pays you, where your clients are, and how long you&#8217;ll stay<\/strong>.<\/p>\n    <h2>Your main options<\/h2>\n    <ol class=\"list\">\n      <li><strong>Long-stay visitor visa.<\/strong> It works for people with passive income. It does not authorize professional activity in France, so it is <em>not<\/em> a safe default for remote workers.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Entrepreneur or self-employed visa<\/strong> (&#8220;entrepreneur \/ profession lib\u00e9rale&#8221;). For freelancers and consultants who will run their business from France, with a viable plan and enough income.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Talent Passport.<\/strong> For founders, investors and highly qualified professionals.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Transfer by your U.S. employer.<\/strong> If your company has a French entity, an intra-company transfer may be possible.<\/li>\n    <\/ol>\n    <div class=\"mid\"><div><h3>Which status protects you best?<\/h3><p>30 minutes with an attorney for $50, credited toward your fees.<\/p><\/div><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/ariflawoffices\/15min\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book for $50 <span class=\"arrow\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n    <h2>Don&#8217;t forget taxes and social security<\/h2>\n    <ul class=\"list\">\n      <li>Living in France for <strong>more than 183 days a year<\/strong> generally makes you a French tax resident.<\/li>\n      <li>The U.S. taxes its citizens wherever they live, so you&#8217;ll keep filing U.S. returns.<\/li>\n      <li>The <strong>U.S.\u2013France tax treaty<\/strong> helps avoid double taxation.<\/li>\n      <li>A <strong>U.S.\u2013France social security agreement<\/strong> determines where you pay social contributions.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <div class=\"callout\"><strong>Immigration and tax go together.<\/strong> We&#8217;ll help you choose the right immigration status, and we recommend coordinating with a cross-border tax advisor before you move.<\/div>\n    <h2>Why work with us<\/h2>\n    <p>We work with Americans moving to France every year, and our Paris office knows how pr\u00e9fectures and consulates treat remote workers. We&#8217;ll help you pick a status that lets you keep working, legally.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"review\"><div class=\"stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/div><blockquote>&#8220;He was available and prepared me for the process. He went out of his way to assist when there was an unexpected change.&#8221;<\/blockquote><cite>Andrew T., Google review<\/cite><\/div>\n    <section class=\"final\">\n      <h2>Find your right remote work status in 30 minutes<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"sub\">Tell us how you earn your income and how long you want to stay. We&#8217;ll tell you which French status fits, and what to avoid.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"bigprice\">$50 <small>\/ 30 minutes<\/small><\/div>\n      <div class=\"steps\">\n        <div class=\"step\"><b>1 \u00b7 Book<\/b><span>Pick a time that works for you, in the U.S. or France.<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"step\"><b>2 \u00b7 Meet<\/b><span>30 minutes with an attorney, by video or phone.<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"step\"><b>3 \u00b7 Plan<\/b><span>Leave with a clear answer and your next steps.<\/span><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/ariflawoffices\/15min\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book my 30-min remote work consultation \u00b7 $50 <span class=\"arrow\">\u2192<\/span><\/a>\n      <p class=\"terms\">The $50 fee is non-refundable and is deducted from your final legal fees if you retain our firm. Appointments can be rescheduled. Missed your appointment? 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