How to (Legally) Stay in Europe for More Than 90 Days

[mikeyb]

I’m looking for a houseboy/personal assistant to help me in my enterprise in Central France. I’m starting a new life and a new business after working in IT for the last twenty five years. This is a serious job offer (see my profile) which could be a great opportunity for an inexperienced guy who wants to start a new life, to learn and to be mentored.

I’ve had some interest from guys outside Europe but there is a problem with their stay being limited to the 90-day tourist visa. Has anyone found a solution to this restriction?

[bacha]

a student visa might be a workable option or if the houseboy has skills & time to work outside in a job that would qualify him for a visa.

since the eu visa laws changed some years ago, it's much more difficult to get work visas as you probably know.

other resources you may find useful:

http://aupair-visa-france.greataupair.com/

http://www.ilga-europe.org/home/guide_europe/country_by_country/france/legal

http://www.freedomtomarry.org/landscape/entry/c/international

http://www.expatexchange.com/visa-france.html

marriage to you or someone else would resolve the issue over the longer term. the time line and other restrictions vary based on how far along the particular ER country is in regularizing their schengen laws.

prior to gay marriage being an option, some men adopted their lovers to grant them financial or legal rights, i have no idea if that is relevant in the EU currently.

depending where the boy is coming from, he might be able to get asylum or refugee status which can be lengthy capricious & expensive process.

if you have other questions you're having trouble researching, you can contact me directly, i may be able to help you find info including in french.

good luck.

[mikeyb]

Thanks for the info. I think the student visa is probably the best solution. I found this site "http://thesavvybackpacker.com/long-term-travel-europe/"that had some good suggestions.

I've seen a lot of older guys taking the marriage option mmmmmm...... a bit drastic for me, (I don't think I'm the marrying type hehe)!

[BlondBrit]

Why not just find a European??