11/11/2024
Question that inspired this post(posted on 11/11/2024):
Titre de séjour: VLS Passeport Talent - Chercheur (Salarié)
Prefecture: Paris (75)
Subject: Titre de séjour renewal (including financial aid and travel) while transitioning from unemployed to re-employed.
Hello everyone,
I have a question about transitioning under the same Titre de Séjour (Passeport Talent), and I’m reaching out to anyone with experience in this area or who might have advice.
My Current Situation:
My previous contract (CDD) ended in June of this year. Since then, I applied for unemployment benefits (chômage) and renewed my Titre de Séjour based on this status, with an expiration date of January 2026. I am scheduled to pick up this new card from the Prefecture next week (November 18).
Recently, I received an offer for a new CDD contract at the same organization, starting on January 1, 2025. I’m currently completing the necessary paperwork, and the employer is likely to send me a convention d’accueil soon. If I understand correctly, I may need to apply for a new Titre de Séjour with this document to update the expiration date. This would likely mean scheduling an appointment at the Prefecture, paying the timbre fiscal, and obtaining a new card.
Main Question: When re-employed, will my current Titre de Séjour be automatically replaced by a new one, or will it remain valid until the expiration date approaches?
Any insights would be greatly appreciated. Based on this question, I have two additional concerns:
Financial Aid for Timbre Fiscal: Before collecting my current Titre de Séjour from the Prefecture, I must pay the timbre fiscal (405 euros). I’ve asked my employer if they might reimburse this cost, even though it was related to my previous unemployment status. I’m awaiting their response. If they can’t cover it, does anyone know if financial aid might be available through Action Sociale (university or public) or another organization, as this renewal was due to my chômage status?
Travel Plans and Reporting Requirements: I plan to travel to my home country (outside the EU) in mid-December and return in January. I believe this trip won’t interfere with the renewal process, as most steps can be handled online. However, as a registered job seeker with France Travail (formerly Pôle Emploi), I understand I need to report any days spent outside of France. Given my upcoming contract, should I inform France Travail about both my travel dates and the new contract? For those familiar with the process, how and when should I report these updates to France Travail? Where do I declare travel or vacation days?
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Renewal of your "Talent Passport - Researcher" residence permit
When your current "Talent Passport - Researcher" residence permit is approaching expiration, you must apply for renewal if you wish to continue staying in France. Here are the key points to keep in mind:
Timing and Process
You must submit your renewal application between 2 and 4 months before your current permit expires (1, 2)
The renewal application is done entirely online through the dedicated ANEF website(2)
Submitting less than 2 months before expiry will incur a €180 late fee(2)
Applications received after the expiry date are subject to fines(3)
Required documents
You'll need to provide the following (as PDF uploads)(2):
Your current valid residence permit
Passport (relevant pages)
Proof of address less than 6 months old
New hosting agreement from your research institution
If you've become unemployed
If you've involuntarily lost your job (e.g. contract not renewed), you can still renew your permit based on unemployment rights:(2, 3)
Provide the France Travail (formerly Pôle Emploi) certificate showing your unemployment benefits duration and amount
The new permit will be valid for the same duration as your unemployment benefits(2)
After submitting
You'll receive a submission certificate
The prefecture may request additional documents during processing
Once approved, you'll receive an "attestation de prolongation d'instruction" which extends your current permit
Declaring to France Travail
If you're registered with France Travail, you must inform them of your residence permit renewal:
Declare within 3 days (72 hours) of renewing your permit
Submit your new permit or renewal receipt to your local France Travail agency
This is required to maintain your registration and continue receiving unemployment benefits if applicable(4)
Travel and absences
Inform France Travail if you'll be absent from your usual residence for more than 7 consecutive days
You can continue receiving unemployment benefits for up to 35 cumulative days of absence per calendar year
Declare absences via your online account, email to your advisor, or by phone(5)
Remember to start the renewal process well in advance to avoid any gaps in your legal status. If you have any doubts about the procedures, it's advisable to contact your local prefecture or an organization like Espace Ulys for guidance
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