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France keeps its exam free Visiteur visa while tougher 2026 rules loom for migrants
International
Published on 29 April 2026
A visa built for “passive income” is driving India’s surge
France’s upcoming 2026 immigration reforms plan civic exams and language tests, sparking anxiety among non‑EU applicants. Yet the VLS‑TS “Visiteur” route remains largely exam free for financially independent people, including those living on capital and passive income. With that flexibility, applications from India are rising quickly, turning the visa into a quiet first step toward longer EU residency.
- France’s 2026 reforms add civic and language checks
- VLS-TS Visiteur visa is largely exam free
- Eligibility favors capital and passive income
- Indian applications for this pathway are increasing
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