How to apply for a French residence permit

In France, only those with family ties can apply for a residence permit for private and family life (carte de séjour temporaire “vie privée et familiale”). The residence permit is valid for one year and allows the holder to work. Applicants are French nationals, European Blue Card holders issued by other EU countries, and spouses and children of French residence permit holders for one year or more. Those who are legally residing in other EU countries can also apply for this residence permit. Child applicants should be under 19 years old. When the spouse extends their stay, they should prove that their life together has not been interrupted, except for the death of the spouse or the victim of domestic violence.

In France, only those with family ties can apply for a residence permit for private and family life (carte de séjour temporaire “vie privée et familiale”). This residence permit is valid for one year and allows the holder to work< /p>

Entrants who have not obtained a long-term visa can also apply for a residence permit for private and family life under the following conditions:

· Married in France

· Entered France legally ( Short-term Schengen visa)

·Live with your spouse in France for more than 6 months

·Those who have raised their French minor children in France since the date of birth or for at least two years (No visa required)

·Children who came to France before the age of 13 and lived with at least one of their parents***

· were born in France and have lived in France for 8 consecutive years Those who are above the age of 10 and have studied in France for at least 5 years after the age of 10.

The above residence permit should be applied for between the ages of 16 and 19. For those born in France, the extension is valid until the age of 21. Those who plan to find a job can apply in advance when they are 16 years old. In addition, those who meet the following conditions can also apply for a residence permit for private and family life:

·Those who receive work-related injury benefits in France and have a disability rate of more than 20%.

·Those who have a close relationship with France (such as those who were adopted by a French person or signed a cohabitation contract with a French person). The applicant's integration into French society, income and ties to family back home are also taken into consideration.

·Those with special skills in culture, sports or economics

·Those who have been in France for more than ten years

·Victims of prostitution

< p>Applicants will receive an acknowledgment valid for four months after submitting documents, which can be extended up to once. For persons who have lived in France for more than ten years, if the police station refuses to grant a residence permit, the person concerned can appeal to the Minister of the Interior. In this case, the Ministry of the Interior must consult the National Immigration Council. The committee will respond within a month. Failure to respond within this period will be considered a rejection.

Those who report and expose prostitution activities and then sever ties with them and do not pose a threat to public order can also apply for private and family residence permits. The police department can give the person concerned 30 days to consider the case. If the person concerned is willing to cooperate, he or she can obtain a one-year residence permit that can be extended. If necessary, the parties may also request temporary subsidies (ATA) and police protection.

Holders of a residence permit for private and family life can choose salaried work or freelance work.

In addition, those who hold a student residence permit or a work residence permit can also apply for conversion to a private and family life residence permit if they get married in France.

In addition to applying for a residence permit for private and family life, foreigners in France can also apply for the following one-year residence permits depending on the situation:

Residence permit for salaried work: Apply for a work residence permit Certificate (CARTE DE SEJOUR SALARIE) requires employer certification. Holders of this residence permit must engage in salaried work. Students who have obtained a degree in France can also apply to convert their student residence permit into a work residence permit. But the salary level must reach 1.5 times that of SMIC jobs.

Residence permit for expatriate employees: Residence permit for expatriate employees is issued to employees sent by foreign companies to work in their French subsidiaries for a long time. Their salary must exceed 1.5 times the SMIC. The residence permit is valid for 3 years.

EU Blue Card: Those who have a college degree of more than 3 years or professional experience of more than 5 years, have a work contract of more than one year, and an annual salary of more than 52.752 euros can apply for the EU Blue Card (carte bleue européenne). The validity period of the blue card depends on the contract period, which is generally one to three years.

Scientist residence permit: Scientists with a bachelor's degree or above and engaged in research or teaching in France can apply for a scientist residence permit. Applicants are required to provide a contract issued by a French research or teaching institution. The validity period of the scientist's residence permit depends on the contract period, which is generally two to four years. Scientists who conduct research in other EU countries and need to complete part of their tasks in France can also apply for a scientist residence permit.

Artist Residence Permit: Those who are engaged in performing arts, literature and artistic creation and have obtained a contract of more than 3 months can apply for an Artist Residence Permit. The contract needs to be approved by the local labor bureau (DIRECCTE) of the company issuing the contract. The artist's residence permit is valid for one year.

Businessman’s Residence Permit: Those who wish to engage in industrial, commercial or handicraft activities can apply for a Merchant’s Residence Permit.

Applicants should submit a long-term visa (visa de long séjour) or a one-year residence permit in France and a business plan. The plan should prove the feasibility and legality of the business activities. The merchant's residence permit is valid for one year and can be extended.

Freelancer residence permit: Those who intend to engage in freelance work in France can apply for a freelance residence permit (carte de séjour mention profession libérale). Applicants should hold a long-term visa and have an income no less than SMIC. The freelance residence permit is valid for one year and can be extended upon application.