Entry and residence of EU
Nationals
British citizens intending to live in France
should have a valid passport (only
nationals from Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg and
the Netherlands can seek employment upon
production of their national Identity Card). As
for other EU nationals, a work permit or a visa
is no longer necessary. However, please note
that British citizens native of the Channel
Islands and the Isle of Man are not regarded as
EU citizens.
According to EU law, EU nationals have up to
3 months to apply for a "Carte de séjour de
ressortissant de l’Union Européenne" (EU
resident permit) at the "Préfecture" or
"Commissariat de Police" (Police Station) of
your place of residence. The "Carte de séjour"
will be granted upon production of:
- A valid passport
- A birth certificates or a marriage
certificate, and proof of accommodation)
- Proof that you pay contributions to the
French Social Security scheme
- 3 passport photographs
- A contract of employment or the necessary
authorisations from the Chamber of Commerce in
case of self-employment
- Or if you are retired a proof that you
receive a state pension (from France or your
home country)
- Or if you are student, a proof that you have
registered with a French University
- Or if you are married to a French National,
a copy of your marriage certificate
If you are staying for a limited duration, a
resident permit will be issued for this period
of time, after which your situation will be
re-examined.
If you are planning to stay on a permanent
basis, a resident permit will be issued for 5
years. After these 5 years, your permit can be
renewed for 10 more years if you are still
employed on permanent basis.
Please note that the right of residence –
granted with the resident permit – can be
extended to the permit holder’s spouse;
dependant descendants under 21, dependants
ascendants and spouse’s ascendants.
Entry and Residence of non EU
Nationals
Non EU Nationals are not allowed to take up
employment in France, even temporary, paid or
unpaid, unless they have obtained an
"Autorisation de Travail" (work permit) before
arriving in France. The prospective employer
should apply for this permit to the:
Office des Migrations Internationales
14,
rue Brague 75015 Paris
Tel: 0033 1 53 69 53
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