Your Visa to Your Future

by | Jan 11, 2026 | Events, Past Events | 0 comments

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Your Visa to Your Future: Long-Term Paths to Live, Work & Naturalize in France

Thinking beyond the first visa? Join Allison Grant Lounes of Your Franceformation and Elina Sarazetdinova of Tell Me Panda for a practical, big-picture conversation about building a long-term life in France. This webinar is designed for Americans and other internationals who want to understand how short-term stays can evolve into lasting residency, professional stability, and eventually French citizenship.

Together, Allison and Elina will break down the main pathways to live and work legally in France, how different visas connect (or don’t), and what it really takes to move from arrival to permanence. You’ll come away with clarity, realistic timelines, and a stronger sense of how to align your visa strategy with the life you want to build in France.

Whether you’re just starting out or already in France and thinking ahead, this session will help you turn paperwork into a plan.

Meet the Experts

Allison Grant Lounes
Allison is the founder of Your Franceformation, a relocation consulting agency dedicated to helping foreigners navigate the French administration and establish successful businesses. With over a decade of experience and a deep understanding of French bureaucracy, Allison provides invaluable guidance for those looking to make a smooth transition into a sustainable long-term relocation to France.

Elina Sarazetdinova
Elina is the founder of Tell Me Panda, a Paris-based consultancy that has helped over 700 international students and professionals achieve their educational and career goals abroad. After moving from Moscow to Paris to study at ESCP Business School, she turned her own journey into a mission to support others on similar paths. With more than a decade of experience in strategic digital marketing and leadership roles in a French EdTech startup, Elina is now a trusted guide for global talent seeking to study, work, and grow internationally, offering honest, empathetic, and practical advice rooted in her own lived experience.