I am planning to retire to France and need a visa?

Question

How can I get a residence permit (Location: Chef-boutonne)

Answer 1

If you are retiring you need to get a property sorted as everything revolves around a residency in France a good place to start is the Administration numérique pour les étrangers en France which does have an english section - you can visit it her : https://administration-etrangers-en-france.interieur.gouv.fr/particuliers/#/

Answer 2

Most retired people go for a long term visa and we have a guide about it here : https://perfectpoitou.com/guides/officialdom/long-stay-visa/ the main website for French visas can be found here : https://france-visas.gouv.fr/web/france-visas/accueil