Hello interesting video. Thank you for sharing this. My wife and myself would like to retire somewhere in Haute Vienne, in about four years time. Property is cheaper there. We will only have our Uk state pensions of £890. each, = £1780. a month, Plus a small yearly contribution work pension of £80.000, and a monthly military pension of £436. We currently own our home (mortgage free). Which is valued at approximately £130,000. Today. 2024. We intend using this money to buy a two or three bedroom house in France. Question is will this be enough for us to be able to get a long stay visa? Hope you are able to answer this. Kind regards Philip & Diane.
That’s so exciting! With the numbers you gave, I think your case looks very promising. With your monthly pensions and yearly contributions, you’re well above the financial threshold for a long-stay visa in France. Plus, owning your home mortgage-free adds to your financial stability. To know for sure and learn about the next steps to make your move happen, I would check with the French consulate. Thank you for watching! 😀
My retirement isn't for an other 11 or 12 years and just in the process of buying a house in Chabrac as holiday home and then eventually I'll be retiring there, one of my questions is do you still have to have 17000 euros a year..... Would you please be able to shed any information about this
Congratulations on owning a home in Chabrac, that's very exciting! To my knowledge, The income requirement is independent of real estate investment (they are looking more for liquid assets) but owning property in France can be an advantageous factor in your application. It demonstrates your ties to the country and your commitment to staying there, which can be beneficial when applying for a visa or residence permit. To confirm this, I would recommend contacting the French embassy in your area or an immigration lawyer. Thank you for sharing!
This video is titled 'retirement' but all the actors are students or young people. They don't tell you that you need a sizeable investment in either business or real estate, minimum E500,000
Thank you for your feedback! There are actually various visa options for moving to France, each with different requirements. The Business Investor visa does require a substantial investment, typically €300,000 or more, and is suited for business investors and highly skilled professionals. However, there are also long-stay visas for different purposes, which do not require a large investment. The choice depends on your specific plans and circumstances. FYI: the Long Stay Visa financially only requires that you have an annual/monthly income of at least the French minimum wage. Thanks for watching!
no it isn't, it a different vowel "on". Try an o and move the sound resonance in the nose (it can help to move the back of the tongue just a little bit higher)
Hello interesting video. Thank you for sharing this. My wife and myself would like to retire somewhere in Haute Vienne, in about four years time. Property is cheaper there. We will only have our Uk state pensions of £890. each, = £1780. a month, Plus a small yearly contribution work pension of £80.000, and a monthly military pension of £436. We currently own our home (mortgage free). Which is valued at approximately £130,000. Today. 2024. We intend using this money to buy a two or three bedroom house in France. Question is will this be enough for us to be able to get a long stay visa? Hope you are able to answer this.
Kind regards
Philip & Diane.
That’s so exciting! With the numbers you gave, I think your case looks very promising. With your monthly pensions and yearly contributions, you’re well above the financial threshold for a long-stay visa in France. Plus, owning your home mortgage-free adds to your financial stability. To know for sure and learn about the next steps to make your move happen, I would check with the French consulate. Thank you for watching! 😀
Bordeaux is affordable as well
Thanks, that’s a great option as well.
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My retirement isn't for an other 11 or 12 years and just in the process of buying a house in Chabrac as holiday home and then eventually I'll be retiring there, one of my questions is do you still have to have 17000 euros a year..... Would you please be able to shed any information about this
Congratulations on owning a home in Chabrac, that's very exciting! To my knowledge, The income requirement is independent of real estate investment (they are looking more for liquid assets) but owning property in France can be an advantageous factor in your application. It demonstrates your ties to the country and your commitment to staying there, which can be beneficial when applying for a visa or residence permit. To confirm this, I would recommend contacting the French embassy in your area or an immigration lawyer. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for your advice it's appreciated
This video is titled 'retirement' but all the actors are students or young people. They don't tell you that you need a sizeable investment in either business or real estate, minimum E500,000
Thank you for your feedback! There are actually various visa options for moving to France, each with different requirements. The Business Investor visa does require a substantial investment, typically €300,000 or more, and is suited for business investors and highly skilled professionals. However, there are also long-stay visas for different purposes, which do not require a large investment. The choice depends on your specific plans and circumstances. FYI: the Long Stay Visa financially only requires that you have an annual/monthly income of at least the French minimum wage. Thanks for watching!
Is the "n" pronounced in Lyon?
If it is pronounced it’s very subtle and nasalized . Please excuse my pronunciation if it wasn’t correct.
no it isn't, it a different vowel "on". Try an o and move the sound resonance in the nose (it can help to move the back of the tongue just a little bit higher)
Ahem.... none of the Models featured in your video looked like they'll be retiring any time soon...perhaps in 40 years or so.
That’s a good point. Thank you for your feedback.