French permanent residence is an immigration status that an applicant can obtain after 2-5 years of living in the country, based on marriage, military service and other reasons. The resident card allows to live indefinitely in the state. The document should be updated every 10 years.
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Advantages of obtaining French residence permit:
Entry into the territory of the European Union without a visa
Access to the French healthcare system
Access to prestigious higher education
The prospect of obtaining a European Union passport
A permanent resident does not need to obtain permission to visit EU and Schengen countries, as France is a participant in the abovementioned associations.
The older of a permanent residence in France has the right to be served in local public and private clinics: consult with doctors, undergo examinations and receive treatment.
The country has many world-renowned universities, such as Sorbonne or Strasbourg University, which operate according to EU standards, hold scientific conferences and research.
Permanent residents can become EU citizens as part of the standard naturalization procedure if they documentarily confirm the fact of living in France for the period specified by law.
This program suits you, if you want to:
Holders of permanent residence have the right to stay on the territory of any EU country for up to 3 months every six months without requesting a visa or residence permit from local government bodies.
The French authorities support founders of innovative companies by providing them with additional funding, such as grants for project development.
The average monthly net salary of citizens/residents of France in 2023 is 2,340 EUR, the amount may be higher depending on the field of activity of applicants.
Holders of French permanent residence can receive benefits from the authorities, for example housing payments, for maintaining children and family, due to disability.
What can we do for you?
Without us:
With us:
Lack of language knowledge
Multilingual support
The applicant may have difficulties communicating with French government officials when filling out items on the permanent residence questionnaire due to their need for translation into native language of the applicant for understanding.
Migration lawyers help the client understand what information should be indicated in each section of the permanent residence questionnaire and accompany him/her when submitting a dossier to French government bodies.
Lack of information
Expert support
Without knowledge of the specifics of French legislation, a foreigner may misunderstand the government’s requirements for permanent residence candidates and make mistakes when forming a dossier.
International law lawyers track changes in French legislation, so they provide the applicant with up-to-date information about the conditions for obtaining permanent residence.
Additional costs
Saving funds
In case of rejection of the request for French permanent residence, it is necessary to go through the procedure again and pay consular fees or file an appeal, which also entails costs.
Migration specialists check the necessary documents when requesting permanent residence, which allows clients to avoid unforeseen expenses that may arise due to rejection of the request.
Why us:
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Individual solutions
Full support
Time and effort saving
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Stages of the immigration process
1
Submission to the company and receiving a consultation. The lawyer answers the client`s questions, analyzes his situation and selects the most suitable way of immigration.
2
Formation of a dossier. The migration specialist provides assistance in preparing the required documents and, if necessary, requests missing certificates through access to the state archives.
3
Submission of a request to governmental bodies. The applicant, together with a lawyer, visits an authorized institution to submit an application and dossier.
4
Obtaining requested status and documents. In the presence of migration lawyer, a document (residence permit, permanent residence card or passport of an EU country) is issued to the applicant.
Find an answer to your question:
To obtain resident status, a foreigner must live at least 5 years in the state (to the spouse and children under 18 of the inviting person, parents of minor French children - at least 24 months), confirm knowledge of the language (level A2) and pay the mandatory consular fee.
An applicant for French permanent residence should form a dossier, which includes a valid foreign passport, proof of residence in the country for at least six months, a temporary resident card or long-term visa, 3 photos, a health certificate and other documents depending on the basis of the permanent residence request.
The procedure for obtaining permanent residence in France on average takes half a year for an applicant. The process includes consultation with a migration lawyer and selection of the basis for requesting a residence permit, forming a package of documents and submitting an application to the authorized state bodies of the country.
Owners of a permanent resident card are endowed with the same rights and obligations as citizens of the state (for example, indefinite residence in the country, employment in local companies, receiving free education, paying taxes), with the exception of the possibility to participate in presidential/parliamentary elections.
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Term up to 12 months
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