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How to Get the Carte de séjour “vie privée et familiale” Through Marriage in 2024

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Dernière mise à jour : 22 oct. 2024


11/04/2024




As a foreigner married to a French citizen and currently in France, you can apply for a "Visa Vie Privée et Familiale" (Private and Family Life Visa) which allows you to live in France with your spouse. Here are the steps and requirements based on the information provided in the sources:


  1. Check Eligibility:

    • Ensure that your marriage is recognized in France. If you were married outside of France, you might need to have your marriage transcribed into the French civil registry


  2. Gather Required Documents:

    • Passport with photocopies of relevant pages.

    • Birth certificate with an apostille and a certified translation.

      • Most of these services are offered at your respective country's embassy.

    • Marriage certificate dated within the last 3 months. If married abroad, ensure the marriage is transcribed in the French civil registry.

    • Proof of French nationality of your spouse (identity card or certificate of French nationality).

    • Proof of residence and cohabitation with your spouse in France (lease, utility bills, joint bank statements).

    • Recent passport-sized photos.

    • If applicable, a long-stay visa or residence permit.


  3. OFII Medical Certificate(if you arrived with a VPF visa)

    • What is OFII ?

    • You will need to submit your application to your local préfecture. As of April 2023, the Paris préfecture has moved to an online procedure for renewals and first-time requests.

    • Check your local préfecture's website for the latest information on the application process.


  4. Online Application:

    • As of January 2024, you must submit your application online, at the earliest 4 months and at the latest 2 months before the end of the validity of your current stay document.

    • The online application can be done through the ANEF platform (Administration Numérique pour les Étrangers en France).


  5. Pay the Application Fee:

    • You will need to pay a fee for the visa, which includes a tax and a stamp duty. The total cost is usually around 225 euros, but this can vary.

    • Purchase the fiscal stamp online or at a tobacco shop.


  6. Attend the Appointment:

    • Bring all the required documents to your appointment at the préfecture or visa application centre.

    • You may be asked to provide additional documents or information during your appointment.


  7. Await Decision:

    • After submitting your application, you will need to wait for the préfecture to process your request. The processing time can vary.


  8. Visa Issuance:

    • If your application is successful, you will be issued a "Visa Vie Privée et Familiale" which typically allows you to stay in France for up to one year and can be renewed.


  9. Rights and Benefits:

    • With this visa, you may take up employment in France and will have access to public services such as healthcare and education.

Remember to check the official France-Visas website and use the visa wizard tool to confirm your specific visa requirements and the supporting documents you will need to submit with your application. It's also advisable to consult with an immigration lawyer or expert if you need personalized assistance with your application


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