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Imagine… It is Sunday morning and you’re going down to the bakery to get your daily French bread. You’ll get some croissants today for you and your partner, plus one Pain au Chocolat for your little one.

A ray of sunlight illuminates the bakery’s window, La Fabrique de Justine, your new daily go-to preferred spot for French delicacies. Eclairs au Chocolat, financiers, canelés, brioche à la praline, pastries that a year ago were impossible to get or just completely unknown.

Now, every Sunday, you get to indulge yourself in at least a couple of new patisseries (even if it’s just a piece 😉 – you just love the French guilt-free small pleasures! You made it a Sunday tradition! You always thought the croissants were your favourite, but now, this abundance of delights makes you wonder…

…what a good problem to have!

You have been working hard to get here!

It’s been your dream to move to France for years and had been planning it for many months!

You’ve spent hours wondering how to get to France, find the right time to make the move, and save enough money to be comfortable!

You remember spending long evenings researching the web to try to understand the nonsense of the French bureaucracy and figure out which visa to request and how!

You were really feeling overwhelmed and lost. And you started searching for a solution as you were worried you could make the process all wrong.

As a Move to France coach and a global mobility expert for 15 years now, I see three scenarios.

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Many Expats Struggle with Visas—Here’s How Most People Try to Solve It (and Why It Often Fails)

Scenario #1

Rob and Tricia contacted me after their visa renewal was rejected. They’d relied on advice from an expat friend, but the wrong options on their initial visa request led to a non-renewable visa.

They had to fly home last-minute, losing their apartment deposit, paying for expensive flights, and starting over.

All of this could have been avoided with the right guidance from the start.

Scenario #2

Others turn to immigration lawyers, spending hundreds of euros for advice and file reviews.

But even lawyers can’t guarantee approval—and you still have to do the submission work yourself.

Plus, every question can mean extra fees.

When you know better, you do better - Maya Angelou

But what if there was a way to get legal clarity, step-by-step guidance, and templates—all reviewed by a French immigration lawyer—without the guesswork, hidden costs, or endless hours of research?

The famous phrase “knowledge is power” could never be more true when it comes to requesting a visa.

Getting free information nowadays is easy on the internet… but getting complete, sourced, comprehensible and up-to-date information remains a challenge!

And the French administration can be fearful!

There has been a total of 578,441 visa refusals in 2024 you don’t want to be a part of (Source: French Ministry of Foreign Affairs – DGEF – Sous-direction des Visas).

And if your visa is rejected, your visa fee (including the booking fees and mail fees) of about €150 per person will be lost!

And this is without counting all the other expenses you may have undertaken and the healthcare insurance cost you bought!

A visa refusal can cost you a lot of money (and sanity)!

To avoid being part of these half a million visas rejected, you need to have a plan and it doesn’t have to be overwhelmingly complicated!

The only reliable source when it comes to immigration is French law.

Scenario #3

That’s why I created Dream to Reality—a unique program designed to give you everything you need to prepare your best visa application, with confidence and clarity.

Dream to Reality programme

This program will get you on the right track from the start and will allow you to prepare and submit your best visa application for one of the five long-stay sponsor-free visas:

The Entrepreneur / Liberal profession visa

(commonly called the freelance visa or micro-entrepreneur visa),

The Talent Business Creator Visa

(often called the Talent-Passport Entrepreneur)

The Talent Artistic profession Visa

(previously called Talent-Passport Artistic Profession)

The long-stay Visitor visa

The French spouse visa

(Just so you know, the Digital Nomad visa doesn’t exist in France, so if you are a remote worker it will be one of the above – all the details are explained in the 5-visa Bundle).

I WANT TO ENROL NOW!

If you dream of living in a place surrounded by a large variety of landscapes a few kilometres away, rich culture and history, a temperate climate and a good work-life balance then this is the place for you.

Or perhaps you’d prefer the hustle and bustle of Paris or the big French cities… with their Renaissance and XIX century architecture and a never-ending program of cultural events, music and festivals…

Or maybe you’d like to look out your window at the olive tree fields and the Mediterranean sea close by, and finally be able to have a Sunday snooze with the cradling sound of crickets and the lavender smell.

Whatever you want, this place has it all… and you can make it happen!

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But you are not sure which visa you need and fear that the French bureaucracy is too overwhelming to complete successfully.

You have spent already too much time online only to find conflicting information.

It’s like you are turning in circles and it is not bringing you any closer to your dream to move to France.

There's nothing worse than spending endless hours researching the internet for reliable information - in English - without having the certainty it is accurate and applicable to you.

If you are:

Self-employed or an artist

A remote worker

A business owner

A married or PACsed spouse of a French citizen

A retiree or a long-term tourist

This is how you will gain the confidence and power you need to act now on your dream to move to France to finally make it a reality.

Which Visa Solution Fits You Best?

Dream to Reality helps you nail your French visa request—whether you know exactly which visa you need or want to explore all your options.

: Get a single visa guide or explore all 5 sponsor-free visas with the Change of Status Toolkit.

Choose your visa type and get instant access to your tailored guide.

I know Which Visa I Need

Get all 5 sponsor-free visa guides + the Change of Status Toolkit to explore your options with confidence.

I’m Not Sure Which Visa Fits My Situation

Want the full relocation experience? Check out France Formula!

What You'll Learn: Choose Your Visa Path

Dream to Reality is a step-by-step program that helps you prepare your best sponsor-free visa request. Here’s how we’ll guide you every step of the way:

Lay the Foundations
of a Good Life in France

What you’ll learn:

This program will get you on the right track from the start and will allow you to prepare and submit your best visa application for one of the five long-stay sponsor-free visas:

Get the certainty...

...you are choosing the best sponsor-free visa for you (and your family) with sourced information and without having to spend hours on research.

Avoid the most common pitfalls...

...most expats make that lead to visa refusal.

How to deal with the French bureaucracy

even when you don’t speak French so you can respond to their request

Understand the 5 sponsor-free visa types

(see details below) and how your visa choice can impact your long-term plans in France.

The Entrepreneur / Liberal Profession visa

(commonly called the freelance visa or micro-entrepreneur visa),

The Talent Business Creator visa

(often called the Talent-Passport Entrepreneur visa),

The Talent Artistic Profession visa

(often called the Artist visa),

The long-stay Visitor visa

The French Spouse visa

Not sure which visa fits your situation? The 5-visa bundle includes all options + the Change of Status Toolkit, so you can explore with confidence!

Get Organized to Experience a Swift & Smooth Visa Request

What you’ll learn:

How to prepare your visa file with clear, understandable steps

so you can have confidence every document is presented the way the French Consulate expects.

The timeline to follow to have a stress-free visa request experience...

...and the delays you should expect from the French consulate.

How to submit your online visa application (on the France-visas platform)

with each visa type's specificities and family situations, so you can apply correctly and renew your visa once in France.

Nail Your
French Consulate Interview

What you’ll learn:

How to present your paper file

...in a way that the consulate understands, so you avoid visa refusal due to “inconsistent information”.

How to prepare for the visa application interview

...and know what to expect, so you answer their questions easily.

The extra documents you should bring to your interview that aren't included in the official list

(these could make the difference in getting your visa granted!)

Get Trusted & Sourced Legal Information!

Having access to up-to-date legal information is key for a successful visa request application.

For this reason, I have worked with an immigration lawyer, Mr. Yannis Lantheaume, registered at the French Bar of Lyon.

He reviewed the full visa section as of the last legal updates.

Also, if you need to refer to the law, I also include in the course the legal French sources.

Hear from Expats Who’ve Made the Move with Dream to Reality

"I was pretty nervous about getting the professional liberale visa in France (I was on the Working-Holiday Visa before) and I don't know if I would have gotten it without Guiga's diligent guidance in this course. Thank you!"
Tahney Fosdike - Australia

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Ready to Start? Choose Your Path to France!

Select the option that fits your needs.

Single Visa
Guide

€149

Best for: If you know which visa you need and want a tailored guide.

  • 1 Visa Guide of your choice
  • Checklists & templates
  • Lifetime access to 1 Visa Guide
  • Lifetime access to monthly Q&A sessions
Get My Visa Guide Now

5-Visa
Bundle + Toolkit

€249

Best for: If you're unsure which visa fits or want flexibility.

  • All 5 Visa Guides
  • Change of Status Toolkit
  • Checklists & templates for every visa
  • Lifetime access to all guides and Q&A sessions
Get the 5-Visa Bundle

Here's What You Get When You Join

Step-by-Step Video Tutorials

I’ll share my screen with you and walk you through the process of submitting your visa request step by step.

Checklists & Templates

You’ll have your visa process checklist, your business plan & cover letter template, the list of documents required for the six sponsor-free visas.

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Monthly Q&A

You’ll have lifetime access to Q&A with me on the entry visa topic so that you can relocate to France. All the Q&A will be recorded and saved on our dedicated platform for you to access at any time.

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Lifetime Access

You’ll have lifetime access to these videos, so you can pause, repeat and watch them again whenever you need.

Plus These Bonuses!

5 easy-to-understand lists of visa documents

Stop wondering what the French administration meant. Get the requirements in plain & easy English!

Valued at €39

Your business plan template

* Special for Entrepreneur visas *

THE template that got my clients’ visas approved!

Valued at €199

Your visa checklist life-saver

Tick all your to-dos with the correct timeline!

Nice-to-have

Your change-of-status tool kit

If you are already in France under a long-stay visa, this will prevent you from going back home to request a new visa!

Valued at €99

I Know Which Visa I Need

I'm not sure - Get the 5-visas Bundle

Is Dream to Reality Right for You?

Good Fit:

You know which visa you need or want to explore all 5 options.

You want a DIY solution without paying lawyer fees.

You’re serious about moving to France but need clarity and confidence.

Not a Good Fit:

You want a fully done-for-you service (consider a lawyer).

You’re an employee with a French work contract (sponsored visa required).

Learn how to request your France Sponsor-Free visa today, so you're not wasting more time on inaccurate and incomplete information.

Here is what you get when you join:

Instant + lifetime access to the 3 modules of the Dream to Reality program reviewed by a French immigration lawyer, so that you can start to prepare your French sponsor-free long-stay visa NOW (€299 value)

4 bonuses to nail the French bureaucracy (€316)

Lifetime access to a monthly Q&A with me (€599) on the entry visa request topic

Letter templates meeting the French consulate's expectations (€79)

Meet Guiga, your Move to France coach

I’m Guiga (my name is actually Guillemette, but very complicated for most people – even the French!).

I’m a French serial expat from Lyon. I have lived in 6 different countries so far: Ireland, Argentina, Luxembourg, the UK, Spain and Brazil. I have also helped 3,152 expats (still counting) from all over the world to move abroad during my 15 years as a Global Mobility professional. 

Now, I want to share my experience, my personal and professional experience, with adventurers like YOU who don’t get the golden expat package from large corporations! 

I will share with you all my knowledge about moving abroad and I’ll give you the real France, from a French women’s perspective who lived the expat ups and downs.

Move to France Coach
I want IN!

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I’m not sure which visa I need?

The 5-visa bundle is perfect for you!
It includes all sponsor-free visa guides + the Change of Status Toolkit, so you can explore your options with confidence.

What if I plan to move next year?

No problem.
Anticipation is actually recommended when it comes to planning an international move. Six months before is a good target, but it can be sooner. Four or five months before could do too but with the extra stress involved.

You will have plenty of time to plan your move as you have lifetime access to the course and the Q&A sessions.

The Q&A sessions do not cover processes in France such as residency, visa renewal/permit request...if you need assistance on these the France Formula programme might be a better option for you.

Can I upgrade later?

Yes! If you start with a single visa guide, you can upgrade to the 5-visa bundle or France Formula at any time.

I’m a non-EU retiree, does the course apply to me?

YES! If you are receiving a pension from another country than France and you are relocating to France for more than 3 months, then yes, this course applies to you.

People that have worked in France in the past under a French work contract and therefore have contributed to the French system will need to request another visa that is not part of this course yet.

Is this course right for me?

If you’re applying for a sponsor-free long-stay visa to France and more specifically one of the following visas:
- The Entrepreneur / Liberal Profession visa,
- The Talent Business Creator visa (often called the Talent-Passport Entrepreneur visa),
- The Talent Artistic Profession visa (often called the Artist visa),
- The long-stay Visitor visa
- The French Spouse visa
Then, Dream to Reality is designed for you.
For the full relocation experience, check out France Formula.

Is there a guarantee my visa will be approved with this course?

No one can give this guarantee, and I wouldn’t trust any professional that certifies a visa will be granted after a course or a lawyer consultation. Only the consulate has the power to approve or reject a request file and the reason is sometimes out of our control.

However, the visa request section has been fully reviewed by Mr Lantheaume, immigration lawyer at the Lyon's Bar and includes the latest immigration updates.

This course is for educational purposes and will give you the tools and reassurance for you to prepare the best visa application file according to your situation.

Does this course apply to my nationality/situation?

Dream to Reality applies to all non-EU nationals (including British citizens) requesting a sponsor-free visa.
If you’re an EU citizen, this course won’t apply.

For salaried employees, this course does NOT apply—your employer must sponsor your visa.

Is business advice included in the course?

I'm not a business consultant nor an accountant.
I will give general information about the micro-entrepreneur status and other company structures with the applicable social contribution levels.

However, as a business owner or a self-employed, it is essential that you get specific advice regarding your French structure set-up.

I’m a non-EU national in a Civil union with my French partner, can I request a French spouse visa?

The French spouse visa (Visa Vie Privée et Familiale - conjoint de français) only applies to married spouses of a French national or PACSed (French civil union).

A non-French civil union or long-term de-facto relationship are not sufficient grounds to request a French spouse visa under French law.

It is recommended to get married or request another visa depending other reason you are moving to France for (work, studies...).

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