I am an American trying to move to France in 2010. My goal is to stay about a year and write a book. That being said, I will not be seeking employment in France, but will be able to prove I am financially stable for 1 year. I have talked to different people about visas, and so far no one has really been able to give me a good answer.
I am trying to figure out a few things:
1. If I come to France on a travel visa, can I extend my visa after 90 days by traveling outside France, or outside the Schengen countries? Would a weekend in London give me another 90 days in France?
2. Realistically, what are my chances of getting a long-term visa?
3. If I enrolled in classes and got a student visa, what are cheap universities I could enroll in? I've looked at a few but they're all quite expensive.
Apologies if these questions have already been addressed. I'm new to this!
Many Thanks!
I am trying to figure out a few things:
1. If I come to France on a travel visa, can I extend my visa after 90 days by traveling outside France, or outside the Schengen countries? Would a weekend in London give me another 90 days in France?
2. Realistically, what are my chances of getting a long-term visa?
3. If I enrolled in classes and got a student visa, what are cheap universities I could enroll in? I've looked at a few but they're all quite expensive.
Apologies if these questions have already been addressed. I'm new to this!
Many Thanks!