I'm moving to Paris for 3 months, but plan on staying longer. Can I obtain a long stay visa while i'm there?

Answer 1

Yes you can. A lot of ppl do this. Just contact the immigration department once you get there to have your visa extended or changed...

Answer 2

if you are a US citizen :
LONG STAY VISA
If you are a U.S. citizen and would like to travel to France, Monaco, an Overseas Department (DOM) or Territory or New Caledonia for a long stay (over 90 days)


You DO need a visa.

Please submit:

a passport signed and valid 3 months after the last day of stay + 3 photocopies (The consulate will not keep the passport, only the copies)
4 long stay visa application forms signed and legibly filled out.
5 recent passport-size photographs .
Financial guarantee such as:
- a formal letter of reference from the applicant's bank showing account numbers and balances or recent bank, savings or brokerage account statements + 3 copies
- for people wishing to retire in France, proof of sufficient income: pension, dividends, savings, band and brokerage account statements + 3 copies

Proof of medical insurance with coverage valid in France + 3 copies
Police clearance: document obtained from the Police Department of the place of residence in the United States stating that the applicant has no criminal record + 3 copies
Letter from applicant certifying that he/she will not have any paid activity in France
Visa fee
http://www.info-france-usa.org/visitingfrance/usvisas.asp

Answer 3

You can request the French government to extend the expiration of your stay thereat and cite valid reasons.

Answer 4

If you are a student you can, here is the info:
http://www.eustudyabroad.com/studyabroadpassportsandvisas.htm

Here is another website if you are there for work related reasons:
http://www.fnak.fr/dn_work_permit_france/Formalities_before3.html