Option 2 - Obtaining a non-resident merchant card You can obtain a non-resident merchant card if you have opened your own business in France. To obtain the status of a non-resident merchant, you will need to write an application to the French consulate. This type of residence permit is issued for a period of 1 year and can be extended. To do this, you will need to provide a number of documents. First of all, these are positive balance sheets [...]