What materials does France need to visit relatives for a long time?

China citizens' visa guide to France

Overview of visa-free countries

Capital: Paris has a population of 2,654.38+700,000.

Area: more than 550,000 square kilometers.

Population: 57.8 million.

Religion: Catholicism.

Language: French.

Currency: French franc.

Visa-free country

Citizens of Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Finland, Germany, the United States, Spain, Greece, Malta, Italy, Turkey and C? te d 'Ivoire can be exempted from visas.

Hong Kong residents with passports can visit France visa-free.

Visiting relatives tourist visa

The French government has detailed regulations on foreigners visiting relatives. The main contents are as follows:

(1) Foreigners who have relatives in France are qualified and qualified to visit relatives and friends in France as long as they have justified reasons. The French government stipulates that the conditions and scope of foreigners who have the conditions to enter and visit relatives are roughly the same as those in Britain.

(2) Time to visit relatives and friends. According to the provisions of the French Aliens Law, foreigners visiting relatives in France (including China people) generally stay no more than 1 month. If an extension is needed, relatives should go through the extension formalities in France. Generally speaking, the extension period is 3 months. If you stay beyond the time limit, once the police find out, this person will lose the qualification to visit relatives in France in the future.

The specific procedures for applying for a tourist visa to visit relatives are:

(1) Invitation letter provided by French company or relatives;

(2) The company or individual entrusted by France provides medical insurance for daily life. The letter of guarantee must be certified by the French administrative organs, that is, the municipal government, the provincial government, the police station, etc. If the guarantor is related to the applicant, issue official documents, including marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc.

(3) Provide a bank certificate, proving that the guarantor is the applicant, and the daily deposit in the French bank is not less than 300 francs. This bank can be French or a foreign branch in France;

(4) If the applicant is an on-the-job employee, he/she must provide a certificate that his/her unit allows him/her to go abroad;

(5)/kloc-under the age of 0/8, the last adult must provide proof of parents' permission to travel and a birth certificate to prove the relationship between parents and children;

(6) Fill in two visa application forms and deliver two photos. The visa application form is accompanied by a letter of guarantee, which reads as follows: during your stay in France, you will not engage in any paid work and leave France immediately after the visa expires;

(7) The embassy will report the relevant materials to the French Ministry of the Interior for approval, and it usually takes two months to know whether to approve or not.

The validity period of a visa is generally 3 months or 6 months, and entry at designated ports is restricted. The embassy or consulate submits an entry visa. After the visa formalities are completed, the applicant needs to buy a round-trip ticket to France to visit relatives and friends with his passport. France will refuse entry applicants to visit relatives and friends in France if they only buy one-way air tickets.

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Student visa

(1) Conditions for obtaining a self-funded study visa in France

According to the French immigration law and the entry law for foreign students, foreigners must meet the following conditions in order to obtain an entry visa for studying in France at their own expense:

(1) French level is equivalent;

(2) It has obtained the formal admission notice of French institutions of higher learning or the invitation letter of scientific research institutions;

(3) Sufficient financial security (bank deposits or deposits from relatives and friends) can guarantee the expenses required for each learning stage (about 65,438+0-2,000 francs per month);

(4) Have corresponding academic qualifications;

(5) have found a residence in France and have proof of accommodation;

(6) good health.

(2) Notice of application for admission registration

To apply for studying in France at your own expense, you must first prepare the following materials:

(1) resume. Name, date of birth, place, home address, occupation and current mailing address must be stated; At the same time, I must also state my educational background, professional interests, work experience, achievements and future study plans.

(2) study transcripts. Prepare a Chinese original and a translation (both in English and French). Most schools require the official seal of the company to be affixed to the copy, and some schools also require the notary office to notarize it. Bachelor degree or other major, I need to provide my transcripts of secondary schools or other majors in China. For the third-stage degree, you should provide your transcripts during your undergraduate or graduate studies at China University.

(3) proof of academic qualifications. That is, a copy of Chinese certificate and a translation of diploma and degree certificate.

(4) A notarized copy of the birth certificate and its translation.

(5) Letters of recommendation from two experts or professors. It is required to specify the achievements and specialties of the recommended person, the major he studied and the major he wants to study, and the position of the recommender.

(6) Those who have studied French shall provide graduation certificates, indicating the study period and various achievements, and affix the official seal.

65438 French higher education institutions start school in September or in the middle of 10. Foreign students should apply for admission registration notice from 65438+February 1 to February 1.

The basic practice of applying for admission notice is:

First, please ask the Cultural Office of the French Embassy in China to fill in the application form (you can fill in two schools according to your own wishes) and submit it to the Cultural Office of the French Embassy before February/kloc-0.

Secondly, accept an interview (French test, etc. ) organized by the Cultural Office of the French Embassy in China.

After the examination, the Cultural Section and the Science and Technology Section of the French Embassy in China will forward the applicant's examination results and application form to the university reported by the applicant on March 15. If you are not accepted, and the applicant's French test score is above 10, you can apply to the French Ministry of Education for admission to another school before July 10. The rejection notices of the first two universities must be submitted when applying). If qualified, the applicant will be assigned to an appropriate school, and the school will be responsible for issuing the admission registration notice.

(3) Handling economic guarantee matters

If you have relatives and friends living in France or other countries, you can ask them to issue a written certificate that they provide you with the funds you need to study and live in France every month. You should write down the specific amount. And explain the name, sex, date and place of birth of the guarantor and the guarantor. The economic guarantor should issue a deposit bank certificate to prove that he has a sum of money in the bank for your study and life.

Overseas students should go to embassies and consulates in China to learn about the latest provisions of guarantee money before asking their relatives and friends to guarantee, and it is appropriate to guarantee according to the specified amount.

(four) to apply for a self-funded study visa

China citizens who meet the requirements of studying abroad at their own expense in France may apply directly to the Cultural Office of the French Embassy in China or the Consulate General in Shanghai for an entry visa for studying abroad at their own expense.

When applying for a visa to study abroad at one's own expense, the following supporting materials shall be submitted:

(1) Notice of official registration of an institution of higher learning in France.

(2) bank deposit certificate or life guarantee.

A bank deposit certificate should be opened in a French bank in the name of the applicant. The deposit is at least 2,800 francs a month and 33,600 francs a year. In addition to ensuring accommodation, students will be paid a total of more than 65,438+0,000 francs a month for study and living expenses. If you are not responsible for solving the accommodation problem, you are responsible for paying 1700 francs per month. The letter of guarantee must be certified by the police and administrative organs, otherwise it is invalid.

(3) the guarantor's identity certificate (copy). This certificate must be certified by the local province, city, district government or police station. If the guarantor does not have French nationality, a copy of the person's residence in France is also required.

(4) 1 China passport with a validity period of at least 1 year;

(5) Residence certificate provided by guarantor 1 copy (notarized by notary office of French Ministry of Foreign Affairs when necessary);

(6) copy of health certificate;

(7) A copy of the secondary school or university graduation certificate and its translation;

(8) Six recent photos, two inches in size.

French embassies and consulates in China refused to accept an entry visa application with incomplete materials. It takes two to three months from applying to getting a visa. If you can't get the visa in time, you should write to your school or unit to explain the reasons and apply for an extension of admission.

Employment visa

When foreign investors invest in France, in principle, they can only send company leaders and senior managers to the companies they invest in, as well as staff in special positions that local citizens are not qualified for. Other staff should employ local people, including non-French nationals and non-European nationals who have obtained legal residence permits and work cards.

According to EU regulations, residents of any EU country have the right to freely enter and work in France. Residents of non-European countries who want to settle or work in France and engage in business activities must obtain a long-term visa and work permit from France in advance.

Non-European residents employed as managers or directors by French subsidiaries of foreign companies must obtain work permits, apply to the French consulate where the headquarters of foreign companies are located, and provide relevant materials.

The application for work permit is immediately sent to the relevant French authorities, and after being examined by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it is sent to the local authorities in the region or province where the new enterprise is located for examination and approval. This process takes about 4 months. Once approved, the French consulate in the applicant's country will issue a long-term visa, that is, after the applicant has passed the medical examination. The work permit shall be issued by the relevant regional authorities after the applicant arrives in France.

The Consular Section of the French Embassy will notify the applicant to apply for working in France after receiving the permission notice from the French government, and the applicant will automatically obtain a long-term visa in France. Applicants will also receive a notice from the French Embassy requesting a medical examination. The applicant holds a medical certificate and a copy of the work contract and goes to the French embassy to apply for a visa.

To apply for a work permit or residence in a French embassy or consulate, the following documents must be submitted:

FormNo. (1)90-00 13 in triplicate with 3 photos;

(2) The notarized applicant's location has no criminal record certificate;

(3) A notarized certificate of no bankruptcy record signed by judicial personnel;

(4) Written materials in French about the nature of the parent company's activities;

(5) The applicant's post-holding certificate approved by the board of directors;

(6) A copy of the articles of association of the company established in France or a copy of the articles of association of the parent company;

(seven) the location, capital and number of employees of the French company and other information;

(8) Capital contribution certificate issued by the shareholders of the parent company.

In addition, the applicant is required to provide the following documents to the French embassy or consulate:

(1) Answer the questionnaire sent by the embassy or consulate;

(2) Write a letter to the Consul General explaining the reasons for the application and relevant information.

In addition, the applicant is required to provide the following documents to the French embassy or consulate:

(1) Answer the questionnaire sent by the embassy or consulate;

(2) Write a letter to the Consul General explaining the reasons for the application and relevant information.

The above procedure may take up to 4 months. During this period, non-EU residents are not allowed to stay in France during the application period, otherwise their visa application procedures may be terminated. Residents of European countries can be managers or directors of foreign companies in France without applying for a work permit or staying in France. When going to work in France for personal reasons, relatives or employers in France must go through the necessary formalities at the French Immigration Bureau and sign a labor contract for the applicant. After receiving the notice from the French Embassy, the applicant must personally sign the labor contract at the French Embassy a few days before leaving the country, and hand in the 1 contract. Applicants must fill in three visa application forms in French, submit six photos and submit a 1 physical examination form.

The French government allows foreign students to work during holidays or spare time. But it is stipulated that it should not exceed 20 hours per week. It also stipulates that to work during holidays, you need to apply for a temporary work permit from the local police station with a student ID card. If you go to the society to find a job without a work permit, it is illegal to work and you will be severely punished.

Holders of temporary residence permit 1 year or more can apply directly to the local police station of the company. Those who do not have a temporary residence permit can apply for a business card before arriving in France. In this case, you can submit relevant application materials to French embassies and consulates abroad and forward them to the French police for approval.

The examination and approval period of foreign certificates is 3 to 9 months. In order to encourage foreign investment, the French Ministry of Economy and Finance announced on April 26th 1996 that it would simplify the examination and approval procedures for foreign certificates and shorten the examination and approval time. This measure will help attract non-EU countries to invest in France. If the foreign investor fails to collect the merchant card within 6 months after receiving the approval notice, the merchant card may be postponed and re-examined when it is collected. If it is collected at the end of the two-year recovery period, the merchant's card will be invalid and the investor must apply again.

If the holder of the merchant's certificate lives in France, his certificate is valid for 1 year, and he goes to the police station to apply for extension at the end of each year. After 3 years, if the holder still holds the original position of the company, he can apply for a foreign-invested certificate with the validity period of 10. If the holder of the merchant's certificate lives outside France, his certificate is valid for 3 years and can be extended at the expiration.

Hold an official visa

China citizens need to apply 15 days in advance for going abroad on business (they need to apply 1 month in advance for staying more than 90 days). Holders of diplomatic and official passports fill in the 1 entry application form (form 1- 19) in each group, and no photos are needed.

Ordinary business passport holders are required to fill in the 1 visa application form (divided into two types: within 90 days and over 90 days) and submit 1 photos. Provide an invitation telegram, including the name, unit, address and telephone number of the inviter, the name, position, entry period and stay period of the invitee, destination and purpose of the visit. For those who hold ordinary passports on business, they must also indicate who will bear the visit expenses. Provide a list of visitors in Chinese, including name, date of birth, place of birth and passport number.

To apply for French vocational training, you must produce a training certificate provided by a French institution or company. If the training is paid, please indicate the amount. Units receiving trainers must obtain permission from the Provincial Bureau of Labor and Employment.

If approved, a one-time entry visa valid for two months will generally be issued. For long-term visa applications, multiple-entry visas may also be issued, and the validity period of stay may be issued according to the applicant's stay. For visas exceeding 3 months, an entry visa will be issued at one time, and residence formalities will be handled in time after entry.

Persons who go to France on business with ordinary passports should bring an invitation letter, proof of the source of accommodation expenses or a return ticket when entering the country for inspection by the relevant French authorities, but they should not take the initiative to show them.

immigrant visa

France promulgated the Law on Entry and Residence of Foreigners in 1945, and established the National Immigration Bureau. The Immigration Bureau is responsible for examining and accepting foreign labor immigrants, and managing the entry and residence period.

1978 and 198 1 twice amended the law on entry and residence of foreigners, stipulating that both tourists and workers must have sufficient financial resources before they can be allowed to enter the country. 1987 July 18, France passed the new Law on Entry and Residence of Foreigners, which stipulated severe penalties for foreigners who stayed in France illegally.

According to the Law on the Entry and Residence of Foreigners promulgated by France, foreigners who are allowed to enter France enjoy three residence qualifications during their stay in France. That is, temporary resident qualification, short-term resident qualification and long-term resident qualification.

The people who enjoy the temporary residence qualification are mainly tourists, international students, businessmen and seasonal workers, and are generally allowed to stay for 3 months, 6 months or 1 year.

Those who enjoy short-term residence qualifications are mainly labor immigrants who have signed contracts with France, and are generally allowed to stay for 3 years.

Long-term residents are mainly spouses, family members of French citizens and applicants for refugee status. According to the regulations, applicants with short-term residence qualification can also change their residence status after being approved, become long-term residents and obtain permanent residence qualification in France.

France's Law on Entry and Residence of Foreigners stipulates that only one of the following conditions can be met before applying for an immigrant visa or permanent residence.

(1) French citizens' spouses, fiancé s (wives), children under 2 1 year old, parents, etc.

(2) spouses of foreigners who have obtained permanent residency and children under 18;

(3) Foreigners who have settled in France since 10;

(4) Refugees who have obtained recognition procedures;

(5) Foreign nationals who have lived in France for 15 years;

(6) Foreigners who have lived in France continuously for more than 3 years and have lived independently. '

The French embassy in China is not responsible for accepting immigration applications. If China citizens intend to emigrate to France, they should first apply to the French Immigration Bureau by their French relatives, that is, entry guarantors. The application procedure for immigrant visa is:

(1) The guarantor applies to the governor of the province where he is located, and at the same time delivers the residence certificate, identity certificate, economic condition certificate and kinship certificate showing the relationship between the two parties. The last kind of certificate needs to be handled by the China applicant at the notary office of his place of residence, certified by the Chinese Embassy in France and submitted to the French authorities.

(2) After the French Governor accepted the application, he handed all the materials to the Immigration Bureau, which conducted a detailed investigation. Upon examination, if the guarantor is a French citizen or a foreigner with long-term residency, and his living conditions and economic income meet the conditions of family reunion, he can obtain an entry permit.

(3) After the application is approved, the Immigration Bureau will notify the French Embassy in China, and then the Embassy will issue a notice to the applicant, allowing visa formalities. First go to the local designated provincial and municipal hospitals for health check-up, and the inspection report must be signed by the doctor and stamped with the official seal.

(4) After completing all the formalities, the applicant will go to the French Embassy in China to apply for an immigration visa with a notice, passport, health certificate and personal photo.

France began to implement the new nationality law on 1986. On the issue of nationality, the French government implements the policy of combining descent with place of birth. According to the provisions of the French Nationality Law, foreigners married to French citizens, foreign children adopted by French citizens, and children born in France by immigrants can all acquire French nationality, but they are limited by no residence time.

To apply for French nationality, you need to meet one of the following conditions:

1. When applying, the spouse of a French national should provide proof that he has never committed a crime for at least 3 months, proof of residence (receipt of rent, electricity and gas bills) and the French spouse's ID card.

2. Born in France, having lived in France for more than 5 years, and under the age of 10. When applying, you need to provide your parents' marriage certificate and your own birth certificate, as well as your study registration certificate or work certificate in France in the last five years.

3. Foreign children adopted by the French and living in France for many years. The applicant's birth certificate, residence certificate in France, adoption certificate or institutional adoption certificate are required when applying.

4. Foreign adults who have lived in France for more than 5 years, have good conduct and have not received criminal punishment.

If you are the spouse of a French citizen or an adopted child, you are not subject to the five-year residence limit. Those who have made outstanding contributions to France, or who have completed their studies in French institutions of higher learning for two years, can reduce the restrictions on the length of stay, and usually can apply after staying for two years.

The basic procedure for applying for French nationality is:

(1) The applicant submits a written application to the local province or municipal government, and submits his/her residence certificate, work certificate, identity certificate, school registration certificate, etc.

(2) A special committee of the provincial or municipal government shall investigate the applicant, including the applicant's education level, French level and personal conduct, and require the applicant to have a physical examination;

(3) the management organ shall report to the competent department for examination and approval, and if it is approved, it shall be published in the government gazette.

transit visa

Anyone who goes to a third country via France, if he has booked a joint flight ticket and stays at the airport for no more than 24 hours, can be exempted from the visa. However, there are three international airports in Paris, and anyone who goes from one of them to the other must apply for a transit visa.

To apply for a transit visa, you must apply seven days in advance, and you must hold a third country visa to apply for transit. France issues transit visas valid for two months and staying for three days.

For those who go to Monaco, France issues Moroccan entry visas and two French transit visas. The visa is valid for 2 months and one entry.

Penalties for illegal entry and residence

France's Law on Entry and Residence of Foreigners stipulates that anyone who commits one of the following acts shall be fined, imprisoned or deported:

(1) Obtaining an entry visa with false reasons and certificates in violation of international practice;

(2) Illegally entering the country without an entry visa;

(three) after entering the country, he changed his identity and accepted employment without approval;

(4) Failing to declare the address as required;

(5) Holding a forged, altered or fraudulent residence permit;

(6) staying in France for more than 3 months without approval;

(7) Illegal residence after application for temporary residence permit is rejected 1 month or more.

The French government imposes severe penalties on illegal residents, mainly including the following provisions:

(1) Any foreigner who enters France illegally or without an entry permit, or who stays in France for more than three months without approval, shall be fined 2000-20000 francs, or sentenced to 1 month to 1 year imprisonment.

(2) Foreigners holding forged, altered or fraudulent residence permits of others; Or illegally staying for more than 1 month after the application for temporary residence permit was rejected, and those who were sentenced to punishment for not having a residence permit will be deported.

(3) As long as the chief executive of each province makes a decision, the judgment of expulsion due to illegal residence can be executed. In Paris, the decision is made by the police chief.

(4) The police have the right to check the residence documents of foreign immigrants at any time, and can search the residence of illegal residents.

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residence card system

The French government has very strict restrictions on the residence activities of foreigners after entering the country. Non-European residents who want to obtain a long-term residence visa in France should apply to the French consulate for work and residence before coming to France. After arriving in France, he can get a temporary residence permit, which can be extended as long as he can prove that he has a fixed job and his monthly salary is not lower than the minimum income standard for foreign workers.

To apply for immigrants with different identities, you must apply for a valid visa period and the corresponding residence permit certificate, and you must also apply for the corresponding labor certificate before you can be allowed to work. Residence permit mainly has the following types:

1, temporary residence permit

Temporary residence permits are mainly issued to the following personnel:

(1) visitors. Including tourists who have lived in France for more than three months, foreigners who do not need permission from immigration units, such as translators, architects and artists. Such visitors must provide sufficient proof of their financial resources in France (such as bank deposit certificates, deposits of solvent relatives and friends, etc.). ) and ensure that they do not engage in any work in France that requires the permission of the Immigration Bureau.

(2) international students;

(3) tourists to France;

(4) Temporary workers who are allowed to engage in a certain occupation can be divided into paid workers and unpaid workers. The temporary residence permit for wage earners will indicate "wage earners" and the occupations and work areas allowed. It is both a residence card and a work card. Unpaid workers (such as businessmen, craftsmen, entrepreneurs, agricultural operators) must issue certificates allowing them to engage in designated occupations.

The longest validity period of the temporary residence permit is 1 year, and the number of extensions is unlimited, but it is not automatically extended. Every time you apply for an extension, you must show the description of legal entry into France, the health statement and the documents required for the first application. During the period of residence, if the holder of this certificate applies for a job, he will be restricted by the workplace and occupation category. The residence permit clearly indicates the occupation and work area of the holder, and the holder must engage in the specified occupation in the designated area.

Hold a general temporary residence permit, want to engage in a certain occupation, you must apply for a work permit. To apply for a work permit, you need to ask an employer who has hired him for a long time to fill out an application form issued by the police station, which includes: a long-term contract, a guarantee to pay taxes to the immigration bureau and related housing. After completing the form, attach three recent photos of the applicant and two stamped envelopes to the police station. If the Labor Bureau approves, the Immigration Bureau will inform me to have a physical examination, and then give him a labor contract, and inform him to go to the police station to get a new residence permit marked "paid". In addition, you can also apply for a temporary work permit. When applying, you need to ask the employer to issue a job description and show the applicant's valid residence permit. The temporary working period is up to 6 months, which can be extended after the expiration.

2. Ordinary residence permit

The validity period is 3 years, which can be extended after expiration. In job hunting, there are only geographical restrictions on the holders of this certificate, but there are no restrictions on the occupation. In the designated area, the holder can choose a certain occupation or change to another occupation.

3. Long-term residence permit

The validity period is 10 year, and the extension formalities can be handled after the expiration. The holder of this certificate is not restricted in choosing occupation, residence and region.

According to French law, ordinary residence permit holders can apply for a long-term residence permit. However, holders of temporary residence permits and contract residence permits for tourists and international students cannot apply for long-term residence permits. Foreigners who have obtained immigrant visas can apply for long-term residence permits after entering France.

Foreign immigrants who apply for a long-term residence permit can apply to the province, municipal government or police station where they live. When applying, you need to provide ID card, labor contract or long-term employment certificate, refugee ID card, residence permit certificate (valid for 3 years) and 6 recent photos. If the procedures are complete, a long-term residence permit certificate can be issued after the French administrative organ has examined and confirmed that the application is qualified.

Entry-exit inspection

There are no restrictions on the exit of foreign currencies such as French francs, but those exceeding 654.38+00,000 francs need to be declared to the customs. Daily necessities carried for one year at the time of entry are duty-free. 50%- 100% of some goods made in EU countries can be brought in duty-free, and 200 cigarettes and 5 liters of wine can be brought in as gifts with a value not exceeding 300 francs. Two ordinary cameras, 10 film, one video camera, 10 video tape, 1 record player, cassette recorder, radio, typewriter, calculator and 1 binoculars. Pictures of illegal drugs, pirated books and books banned by the French government are prohibited from entering the customs. Except for weapons and explosives used for hunting and shooting practice, it is forbidden to bring them in.

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