誰不想住在法國？WHO WOULDN’T WANT TO LIVE IN FRANCE?
想象一個美麗的國家，從迷人的裏維埃拉到地中海海灘和崎岖的布列塔尼海岸。 從風景如畫的高山村莊和滑雪道到精致的湖泊和世界上一些最美麗的農田、葡萄園和森林。擁有可追溯至兩千年的令人眼花缭亂的城市、曆史和文化，搭配可以說是地球上最好的葡萄酒、美味的食物和餐廳、令人興奮的夜生活和無與倫比的購物。Picture a beautiful country, ranging from the glamorous Riviera to Mediterranean beaches and the rugged Breton coast. From picturesque Alpine villages and ski runs to exquisite lakes and some of the most beautiful farmlands, vineyards, and forests in the world.
With dazzling cities and history and culture dating back two millennia, paired with arguably the planet’s best wines, delectable food and restaurants, exciting nightlife, and shopping beyond compare.
從美國移居法國MOVING TO FRANCE FROM US
當然，它一直是美國藝術家和作家的傳統目的地，可以追溯到一個世紀前第一次世界大戰之後。 然而，今天，它是一個更加多樣化的群體，從美國海岸向東進發，包括退休人員、家庭和對更廣泛的歐洲市場的職業感興趣的商人。Certainly, it has been something of an American traditional destination for artists and writers, dating back a century to just after the first World War. However, today, it is a much more diverse group heading east from America’s shores, including retirees, families, and businessmen interested in careers in the broader European market.
如何獲得法國永久居留卡？HOW TO GET A FRENCH PERMANENT RESIDENT CARD?
如果您的目標不僅僅是旅遊，您將需要一張居留卡（“Carte de Séjour”，字面意思是“居留卡”）。 有兩種方法可以實現這一點。 一種是法國創業簽證（FSUV），針對的是能夠以創新理念為法國經濟增長做出貢獻的企業家。 它需要至少 195,000 歐元的財務承諾。另一種選擇是法國投資者人才護照 (FTPI)，它需要至少 300,000 歐元的投資。If you aim to be more than a tourist, you will need a Residency Card (“Carte de Séjour,” literally a Card to Stay). There are two ways to achieve this. One is the French Start-Up Visa (FSUV), targeted at entrepreneurs who can contribute to French economic growth with their innovative ideas. It requires a minimum financial commitment of EUR 195,000. The other alternative is the French Talent Passport for Investors (FTPI), which requires an investment of at least EUR 300,000.
我需要會說法語才能獲得法國居留卡嗎？DO I NEED TO SPEAK FRENCH IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE FRENCH RESIDENCY CARD?
這兩個計劃都授予可續簽的 4 年期居留卡，通常在 3 個月內。 它涵蓋申請人、他們的配偶和 18 歲以下的受撫養子女，賦予他們在法國生活、學習和工作的權利。沒有語言要求，但強烈建議學習基本的法語，因為這將使日常生活更加輕松。同樣，沒有教育或管理經驗的規定，成功的候選人及其家人可以在5年後申請法國永久居留權或法國公民身份。公民身份需要中等 (B1) 水平的法語知識，並且在申請之前必須在法國居住一段時間。
Both schemes grant a renewable 4-year Residency Card, typically within 3 months. It covers the applicant, their spouse, and dependent children up to the age of 18, giving them the right to live, study and work in France. There is no language requirement, however it is strongly recommended to learn basic French, as it will make daily living much easier. Likewise, there is no education or management experience stipulation, and the successful candidate and their family can apply for the French permanent residency or French citizenship after 5 years.
Citizenship requires a moderate (B1) level of knowledge of the French language and a mandatory residency period in France prior to applying.
法國生活成本高嗎？IS FRANCE AN EXPENSIVE PLACE TO LIVE?
根據您管理預算的方式，法國可能會很昂貴。 如果你想住在幾乎在巴黎市中心的可以看到埃菲爾鐵塔美景的公寓，租金每月要花費幾千歐元。 如果您樂于住在郊區或該國其他地方，那麽它會更實惠。 巴黎以外大部分法國主要城市的租金比首都低 30% 至 50%。 根據 Numbeo.com 的數據，法國的消費價格平均低 12%，巴黎以外的租金比美國低約 50%。 在美國，雜貨和外出就餐的比例也更高，考慮到法國的食品質量，這是令人驚訝的。 甚至像牛奶和黃油這樣的基本食品味道也更好，羊角面包和其他糕點也很受歡迎。
France can be expensive depending on how you manage your budget. If you want to live in an apartment with a beautiful view of the Eifel Tower, almost in the center of Paris, the rent will cost you several thousand Euros per month. If you are happy to live in the suburbs or elsewhere in the country, then it is much more affordable. Rental in most of the major French cities outside of Paris is 30% to 50 % lower than in the capital. According to Numbeo.com, French consumer prices average 12% lower and rent outside Pairs is about 50% less than the same in the United States. Groceries and eating out are also higher in the United States, which is astonishing considering the quality of the food in France. Even basics like milk and butter taste better, and the croissants and other pastries are rightly celebrated.
法國的稅收如何？HOW ABOUT THE TAXES IN FRANCE?
與美國相比，法國的稅收很高，而且複雜得令人眼花缭亂。 但是，作為回報，您將獲得一流的服務。 WHO（世界衛生組織）將法國醫療保健列為世界上最好的。 除此之外，它還得到了繳納稅款的大量補貼，因此它的成本很低，而且幾乎是免費的。 對于您的家庭而言，各級教育同樣出色且接近免費。 另一個很大的好處是價格低廉，交通系統一流，尤其是地鐵（subway），其他基礎設施都非常好。French taxes are high in comparison to America and can be bewilderingly complex. However, in return, you get superb services. WHO (World Health Organisation) has stated French Healthcare as the best in the world. Beyond that, it is heavily subsidised by the taxes paid, so its cost is inexpensive and near free. For your family, education at all levels is similarly excellent and close to free. The other large benefit is the low-priced and superb transport system, especially the metro (subway), and other infrastructure, which is all excellent.
就業保障 JOB SECURITY
“從工作的角度來看，”Harvey Law Group (HLG) 合夥人紀堯姆·馬茨 (Guillaume Matz) 闡述道，“法國的雇傭制度中嵌入了工作保障，對裁員有嚴格的限制。 法國人堅信健康的工作與生活平衡，不鼓勵加班，在某些情況下甚至是非法的。”“From a work point of view,” elaborates Guillaume Matz, Partner at Harvey Law Group (HLG), “job security is embedded in the French employment system, with rigid restrictions on retrenching employees. The French firmly believe in a healthy work-life balance and overtime is discouraged, in some cases even illegal.”
最後，在法國生活的最大動力之一是歐洲其他地區。 法國居民允許免簽證前往任何申根國家每年最多 6 個月（每 180 天中的 90 天）。 以後如果選擇入法國國籍，法國護照更勝一籌，被Visaindex.com評為全球第7，免簽或落地簽可進入190個國家。Lastly, one of the biggest incentives for living in France is the rest of Europe. French residency allows travel visa-free to any Schengen nation for up to 6 months each year (90 of every 180 days). Later, if you choose to take French citizenship, the French passport is superlative, ranked number 7 in the world by Visaindex.com, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 190 countries.
有關法國創業簽證 (FSUV) 和法國投資者人才護照 (FTPI) 的更多信息 請訪問 https://harveylawcorporation.com/france-talent-passport-investor/。For more information on the French Start-Up Visa (FSUV) and the French Talent Passport for Investors (FTPI) please visit https://harveylawcorporation.com/france-talent-passport-investor/.
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