Residence Permit Renewal
Your residence permit renewal must be requested between 4 and 2 months before its expiration date. Since 2023, the procedure is mainly done via the ANEF platform, but a prefecture appointment is still needed for biometric data collection and title pickup.
Steps to Follow
- Check your current residence permit expiration date — start the process at least 4 months in advance.
- Log in to the ANEF platform to submit your renewal request online.
- Gather all required documents: valid passport, current permit, proof of address, ID photos, and status-specific documents.
- Purchase the fiscal stamp (amount varies by title type, usually €225 for a multi-year permit).
- Book a prefecture appointment — this is where our alert service helps.
- Present your complete file with originals and copies at the appointment.
- Receive your receipt (récépissé) confirming your renewal is being processed.
Practical Tips
- Submit your ANEF application as early as possible, even before you have a prefecture appointment.
- Keep digital copies of all documents on your phone as backup.
- The receipt authorizes you to work if your current permit allows it.
- If processing is delayed, you can request a new receipt.
Frequently Asked Questions
You must submit your application between 4 and 2 months before your permit expires. Late applications can cause administrative complications and a period without a valid permit.
Yes, the renewal receipt authorizes you to work if your current residence permit includes a work authorization. It is valid for 3 to 6 months.
The fiscal stamp varies: €225 for a multi-year permit, €75 for a student/posted worker permit. Additional visa fees of €25 may apply.
Use our alert service to be notified when a slot opens up. You can also try checking for cancelled slots early in the morning on your prefecture's website.
No, the ANEF application is the first step. A prefecture appointment is still required for biometric fingerprints and collecting your new permit.
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