Why use counsel for Long-Term Resident Visa
We file Long-Term Resident Visa at the France Embassy continuously and know where Visa Officers focus and which flags need a pre-emptive cover letter.
Small errors (order, mistranslation, missing stamp) cause rejections. Our 3-step internal checklist catches them before submission.
How we work
Send documents via LINE/email. We review within 24 hours, return comments, then schedule notary and the rest of the chain.
Send documents via LINE/email. We review within 24 hours, return comments, then schedule notary and the rest of the chain.
Documents required for the France Embassy
Thai-issued documents should be notarised and MFA-legalised before submission, so the France Embassy accepts them on first pass.
Foreign documents may need Apostille or full legalisation depending on whether France is an Apostille party — we verify upfront.
Fees and timeline
Reference processing time for Long-Term Resident Visa is around 20–60 days; we recommend starting at least 4-6 weeks before the travel date.
Professional fee from THB 50,000, covering review, certified translation and slot booking — excluding the France Embassy's own fee paid directly.
Document checklist
- France Embassy visa form, fully completed
- Passport valid ≥ 6 months + copies of all stamped pages
- Photo per France Embassy specs, white background
- Eligibility evidence: รายได้ ≥ $80,000/ปี
- Certified translation of invitation / admission / contract
- Bank statements (6 months) + bank letter
- Health / travel insurance per France rules
FAQ
Do I have to attend the France Embassy in person?
Most France Embassy processes require in-person biometrics/interview; preparation, translation and MFA legalisation can be delegated to our team.
How long does Long-Term Resident Visa take?
Reference processing at the France Embassy is around 20–60 days, subject to season and document completeness.
What is the total cost?
Our fee from THB 50,000 + the France Embassy's consular fee + MFA legalisation THB 400-800/page.
Do you handle visa refusals?
Yes — we draft Appeal Letters and prepare additional evidence per the France Embassy's Refusal Code, no extra document-prep fee.
Do foreign documents need Apostille?
We verify whether France is an Apostille party at the start; otherwise full legalisation in both countries is required.