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The little-known rule that lets U.S. citizens stay six months in France without a visa

Hidden in diplomatic archives lies a little-known exception—a bilateral agreement signed between France and the United States in March 1949, allowing U.S. nationals to stay in France for up to six months visa-free.

January 8, 2026

Do you know the French Republic? A new civic exam starts in 2026

From 1 January 2026, France will introduce a new civic exam for most non-European residents seeking long-term residency or French citizenship.

January 8, 2026

Artist visas and residency in France: what you need to know

France provides legal pathways for non-EU artists to live, work, and bring their families, combining creative opportunity with long-term residency.

January 8, 2026

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The little-known rule that lets U.S. citizens stay six months in France without a visa

Hidden in diplomatic archives lies a little-known exception—a bilateral agreement signed between France and the United States in March 1949, allowing U.S. nationals to stay in France for up to six months visa-free.

January 8, 2026

Do you know the French Republic? A new civic exam starts in 2026

From 1 January 2026, France will introduce a new civic exam for most non-European residents seeking long-term residency or French citizenship.

January 8, 2026

Artist visas and residency in France: what you need to know

France provides legal pathways for non-EU artists to live, work, and bring their families, combining creative opportunity with long-term residency.

January 8, 2026