Which residence permit for me? Find the card that fits your situation
Employee, spouse of a French citizen, student, entrepreneur, refugee... each situation grants a different residence permit. Answer two questions to identify the permit(s) best suited to your plans, with their duration and the right to work attached.
What is your reason for staying in France?
Frequently asked questions
Which residence permit should I choose for my situation?
The permit depends on your reason for staying: work grants employee, talent passport or entrepreneur cards; family grants private and family life cards; studies grant the student card; protection grants refugee or stateless permits. Our questionnaire points you to the most suitable permit for your case.
How many types of residence permit are there?
There are many types of residence permit in France, grouped into main families: work, private and family life, studies, visitor, protection (refugee, stateless) and long-term resident. Each permit has its own duration and conditions, and some allow work while others do not.
Can you work with every residence permit?
No. Some permits allow any job (private and family life, employee, resident), others limit work (student: 964 h/year) and the visitor permit prohibits it entirely. Always check the wording on your permit.
Where do I check my eligibility and file my application?
The official source is service-public.fr, which details the conditions for each permit. Applications are usually filed on the ANEF platform or at the prefecture, by appointment. Always confirm your situation with your prefecture before building your file.
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