Are You Considering Getting a Talent or Freelance Visa to Live in France?
Join Us in France Travel Podcast
Annie Sargent
4.8 • 1.1K Ratings
🗓️ 9 November 2025
⏱️ 62 minutes
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Summary
In this week's episode of the Join Us in France Travel Podcast, Annie Sargent talks with immigration lawyer Daniel Tostado and guests Brenna and Jeff, a couple exploring how to make their dream of moving to France a reality.
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They dive deep into what the Talent Visa France really is, how it differs from the Freelance Visa for France, and which one makes the most sense depending on your work situation. Daniel explains the legal side in plain language — who qualifies, how long each visa lasts, what documents you'll need, and what kind of income you must show.
Brenna and Jeff share the emotional and practical side of the story — the excitement, the stress, and the paperwork. They also talk about their motivation for starting fresh in France, what they've learned along the way, and why learning French is more important than most people think.
If you've ever wondered how to work remotely from France, apply for a digital nomad visa, or move abroad for a slower, more meaningful lifestyle, this episode will give you a clear, honest picture of what it takes. Annie and her guests make complex information easy to understand and relatable, whether you're planning a move or just curious about life in France.
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| 0:00.0 | This is Join us in France, episode 571. 571. |
| 0:22.6 | Bonjour, I'm Annie Sargent, and join us in France is the podcast where we take a conversational |
| 0:27.9 | journey through the beauty, culture, and flavors of France. |
| 0:32.0 | Today, I bring you a conversation with immigration lawyer Daniel Tostado and friends Brenna and Jeff about moving to France |
| 0:41.0 | on a talent or freelance visa. Discover the realities, challenges and insider tips for securing |
| 0:49.9 | your French visa, whether as an artist, entrepreneur, or retiree. |
| 0:56.1 | Learn from Brenna's experience as a published author and Daniel's expert advice on navigating |
| 1:01.8 | bureaucracy, health care and taxes. Ah, taxes. This podcast is fueled by Chocolatine, |
| 1:10.1 | coffee and the generosity of listeners like you. |
| 1:13.6 | You book itinerary consults, take my voice map tours, join the boot camp, hop in my electric car for a day trip, or chip in on Patreon. |
| 1:23.0 | If you want to keep me going and skip the ads, there's a link for that in the show notes. |
| 1:27.6 | And you'll find everything at join us in France.com for a slash boutique. |
| 1:32.9 | If you'd like to find out more about the boot camp 2026 and actually in real life, join |
| 1:39.6 | us in France. browse to join us in France.com for a slash bootcamp 2026. |
| 1:45.5 | The dates of this boot camp are October 3rd until October 10th, and I hope you can join |
| 1:51.5 | me in France for seven days of hanging out with fellow Francophiles, visits of wonderful |
| 1:56.4 | sites around Toulouse, and optional language classes. |
| 2:01.0 | There are five spots left for this unique experience as I record this. |
| 2:06.2 | For the magazine part of the podcast, after my chat with Daniel Brenna and Jeff, |
| 2:10.7 | I'll briefly answer the question, |
| 2:12.8 | why is the join us in France Facebook so small? |
| 2:16.6 | And also the catacombs, which are going to be closed |
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