08/07/2024
Question that inspired this post:
"For those who have the 10-year resident card after 5 years of carte de séjour visitor- the question is when does one apply? Did you apply when you hit the 5th anniversary? My concern is that one normally applies 2-4 months before expiration, which means it’s not quite 5 years. Is this an issue? Please share the timeline for applying for the carte de resident.
Thanks so much!"
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Here are the key points about applying for the 10-year French residence permit (carte de résident), along with important website links:
Eligibility:
After 3-5 years of legal residence in France, depending on nationality
For certain family situations (spouse of a French national, parent of a French child, etc.)
For refugees, stateless persons, and other special categories
Requirements:
Proof of continuous residence in France
Sufficient and stable financial resources
Health insurance coverage
French language proficiency (minimum A2 level)
Integration into French society
Application process:
Apply at your local prefecture 2-4 months before your current permit expires
Submit required documents and pay fees (€225 for most applicants)
Processing time varies by prefecture
Important links:
Official information on eligibility and requirements: https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F17359?lang=en
Application procedures: https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2208?lang=en
List of required documents: https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F11201?lang=en
Information on the EU long-term resident card: https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F17359?lang=en
Renewal:
The 10-year card is renewable as long as conditions continue to be met
This can lead to a permanent residence card (carte de résident permanent) after two renewals
Always check your local prefecture's website for the most up-to-date and location-specific information regarding the application process.
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