Family reunification

Verified 01 August 2022 - Legal and Administrative Information Directorate (Prime Minister)

A foreigner who has a residence permit in France can be joined by his or her husband and children. This is called the family reunion. The foreigner in France and his or her family joining him or her must meet certain conditions.

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A simulator is used to determine the right to family reunification.

Check if you can benefit from family reunification

The family reunification procedure allows a foreigner to apply to be joined in France by his or her spouse or children.

Regular stay

The foreigner that submitted the grouping request must reside for at least 18 months in France with one of the following titles:

Residence card of at least 1 year (mention employee, private and family life, student, visitor, etc.)
Resident Card or card long-term resident-EU (issued by France) 10 years
Recepted application to renew one of these securities

The foreigner polygamous residing in France with a 1^re wife, can't apply for family reunification to bring her 2^e wife.

The residence card of the polygamous foreigner may be withdrawn in the following cases:

He brought over 1 wife to France
He brought in the children of the wife who does not live with him in France, without proving that she has died or that she no longer has parental authority over her children

Resource Conditions

General case

The foreigner must provide a stable and sufficient means to ensure that his family is well received.

These resources must reach a certain net amount, which varies according to the size of the family:

Resources to be substantiated by applicant
Family size	Minimum Monthly Resources
2 or 3 people	Average of the monthly net minimum wage for growth (Smic), or average €1,329.05of the last 12 months preceding the application
4 or 5 people	Average €1,442 of the last 12 months preceding the application
6 or more	Average €1,573.31 of the last 12 months preceding the application

The applicant's resources may come from income from paid or self-employed work, from wealth management, retirement pensions, etc.

The husband's resources are also taken into account, provided that he has income that will continue to be paid to him when he leaves his country.

The following torque resources are excluded:

Family benefits
Active solidarity income (RSA)
Solidarity allowance for the elderly (Aspa)
Wait Temporary Allowance (Ata)
Specific solidarity grant (ASS)
Pension equivalent allowance (AER)

HAA or Asi person

No resource requirements are required if the applicant is eligible for the Adult Disability Allowance (AAH) or the additional invalidity allowance (Asi).

Person over 65

There is no resource condition if the applicant meets the following 4 conditions:

He is over 65
He has been a regular resident of France for at least 25 years
He has been married for at least 10 years
The application for family reunification concerns the spouse

Housing conditions

The applicant must have (or prove that he will have at the date of arrival of his family) accommodation considered normal for a comparable family living in the same geographical area.

The accommodation has to satisfy some sanitary and equipment conditions.

Depending on the geographical area in which the dwelling is situated, it shall have a total habitable area of at least:

In zones A bis and A: 22 m² for a couple without children or two people. You must add 10 m² per additional person up to 8 people in total and 5 m² per additional person beyond 8 people
In zones B1 and B2: 24m² for a couple without children or two people. You must add 10 m² per additional person up to 8 people in total and 5 m² per additional person beyond 8 people
In Area C: 28m² for a couple without children or two people. You must add 10 m² per additional person up to 8 people in total and 5 m² per additional person beyond 8 people

This simulator allows to know the type of area (A, A bis, B1, B2 or C) on which the housing depends.

Know the area of your town: A, Abis, B1, B2 or C

The family must reside abroad. However, the family already present in France can exceptionally benefit on-site grouping.

The spouse or children may be excluded from family reunification if their presence in France constitutes a threat to public order.

The family reunification procedure shall collectively concern:

The adult spouse (at least 18 years) of a foreigner resident in France
Children (under 18 years)

Children can be:

Originating from the couple, provided that they have a legally established relationship or are adopted by a court order
From a previous union of the applicant or his spouse:
- if the other parent is deceased or deprived of parental rights
- or if parental authority is exercised by either parent by a decision of a foreign court

A request for partial family reunification may be exceptionally permitted in the interests of children.

Family reunification procedure does not apply to ascending foreigner. They may come to live in France under visitor status if they have sufficient resources.L

The age of the spouse(s) and children is assessed on the date of filing of the application.

Know the list of documents for a family reunification file

The applicant must complete form cerfa n°11436.

Application for family reunification

The applicant must send his/her file (completed form and attachments) by mail (sent in registered form with recommended acknowledgement of receipt) to the territorial management of theOfii: titleContent competent.

Who shall I contact

French Office for Immigration and Integration (Ofii)

Warning

the applicant must attach to his application a copy of the supporting documents corresponding to his situation.

Attachments are as follows.

1- Residence permit

Photocopy residence permit of the applicant (front/back) which is valid:
- Resident Card
- Resident card marked "long-term resident - EU" issued in France
- Multi-year residence card
- Temporary residence card with a duration of 1 year or more
- 1 year or 10 year residence certificate
Certificate of application for renewal of residence permit

If you request family reunification for your spouse who resides in France: residence permit of your spouse
If you apply for family reunification for your spouse(s) residing in a State separate from his/her country of origin: residence permit issued by the country of residence

2- Registration documents

They must be accompanied by their translation into French, established by certified translator or certified by a French consular or diplomatic authority:

Full copy of the marriage deed with marginal mentions (with supplementary judgement if mentioned in the act)

Full copy of your birth certificate with marginal mentions (+ additional judgement if mentioned in the document)
Full copy of your beneficiary spouse's birth certificate with marginal mentions (+ additional judgement if mentioned in the document)
Full copy of the birth certificate of each of your children and/or spouse(s) with marginal mentions. This also concerns your children already residing in the accommodation in France (+ additional judgement if mentioned in the act).

If you are a national of a country whose legislation allows polygamy:

Divorce judgement(s) concerning you and/or your spouse(s) (final or final judgement if divorce abroad)
Declaration on honour certifying that family reunification will not create a situation of polygamy on French territory

If family reunification is requested for the benefit of one or more children, depending on your situation:

Divorce judgement(s) concerning you and/or your spouse(s) (final or final judgement if divorce abroad)

Judgement granting parental authority (unless specified in the divorce judgement)
Judgement granting custody of children (unless specified in the divorce judgement)
Letter from the other parent authorising the child to come to France (the signature of which is authenticated in the form provided by the law of the country of residence or by the competent French consulate)
Adoption judgement
Kafala Algerian judiciary
Death certificate of your spouse, your 1^er spouse or other parent
Judicial decision to withdraw parental authority from the other parent
Declaration of abandonment of the child by the other parent, disappearance or absence of the other parent before the court
Family booklet
Certificate from your spouse authorising the beneficiary child's residence at home
Movement document for minor foreigner (DCEM) and/or school certificate for children in France

3- Letter explaining family reunification

If family reunification is not required for the whole family, you must justify your application with regard to the interest of the child(s).

4- Resource documents (to be submitted for the last 12 months)

You're salaried

Last tax notice (or non-tax) or, if not, last year's tax return
Contract of employment or certificate of employment of the employer of less than 3 months signed and bearing the stamp of the company (for acting missions, provide only the certificate of employment of the employer)
Certificate of employment (if more than one employer, produce each employer's certificates)
Salary slips (for acting assignments, provide only the employer's work certificate)
If you are an employee of TSB: titleContent : proof of payment of leave paid by the TPP Paid Leave Fund,
Evidence of payment of daily social security benefits in the event of sickness, maternity leave, parental leave or work accident

You are a merchant

Last tax notice (or non-tax) or, if not, last year's tax return
Excerpt of less than 3 months of registration in the Commercial and business Register (CSR)
Last balance sheet and profit and loss account of the financial year or income statement drawn up by the tax department

You are a craftsman

Last tax notice (or non-tax) or, if not, last year's tax return
Excerpt of less than 3 months of registration in the business directory
Last balance sheet and profit and loss account of the financial year or income statement drawn up by the tax department

You are a professional

Last tax notice (or non-tax) or, if not, last year's tax return
Extract of less than 3 months of registration Sirene: titleContent
Last balance sheet and profit and loss account of the financial year or income statement drawn up by the tax department

You're a self-entrepreneur

Last tax notice (or non-tax) or, if not, last year's tax return
Declaration of creation of your business at the company formalities centre (CFE)
Revenue book, purchase register and income certificate issued by the tax department

You are a jobseeker

Last tax notice (or non-tax) or, if not, last year's tax return
Status report on entitlements and compensation payments by Pôle emploi

You are retired or disabled

Last tax notice (or non-tax) or, if not, last year's tax return
Decision to award old-age or invalidity pensions established by the paying agency and supplementary pensions
Notice of payment by the paying agency or certificate of payment (specifying the name of each pension)

You receive the Adult Disability Allowance (HPA) or the Supplementary Disability Allowance (Asi)

Last tax notice (or non-tax) or, if not, last year's tax return
Allocation decision
Last payment certificate of the paying agency

Other situations

Last tax notice (or non-tax) or, if not, last year's tax return
Bank attestation and statements of account justifying the origin of the income and its periodicity
Support payments made or collected under a court order
If you live in a couple: supporting documents of your spouse, partner Civil partnerships: titleContent or concubine

5- Housing certificates

If you are a tenant

Certificate of residence of less than 3 months (last invoice of electricity, gas, water or fixed telephone) or certificate of home insurance (if recent entry into the dwelling)
Lease
Last rent receipt

If you are a sub-tenant

Certificate of residence of less than 3 months (last invoice of electricity, gas, water or fixed telephone) or certificate of home insurance (if recent entry into the dwelling)
Sublease Commitment
Rationale that this sub-lease is authorised by a lease for you and your family

If you own

Proof of domicile of less than 3 months (last invoice of electricity, gas, fixed telephone, water) or certificate of home insurance (if recent entry into the dwelling)
Certificate of ownership or notary certificate

If you are staying for free

Certificate of residence of less than 3 months (last invoice of electricity, gas, water or fixed telephone) or certificate of home insurance (if recent entry into the dwelling)
Owner's Name Property
Proof of family connection with the host
Certificate of domicile issued by the host granting the accommodation to you and your family to come, and specifying the duration of the permitted accommodation
If the accommodation is provided by the company: certification from the employer, granting accommodation to you and your family to come, and specifying the length of the accommodation allowed
Proof of identity of the host (copy of the valid residence permit or national identity card)

Other

Certificate of residence of less than 3 months (last invoice of electricity, gas, water or fixed telephone) or certificate of home insurance (if recent entry into the dwelling)
Promise to rent a place
Proof of future acquisition of a dwelling

Checking Folder

TheOfii: titleContent check the folder.

If the file is complete, the applicant shall receive by mail a certificate of deposit specifying the date of filing. The prefect of the home department is informed by Ofii.

If the file is incomplete, it is returned to the applicant by Ofii to complete it.

Application review

The Ofii confides, in a 1^to time, the case will be examined by the mayor of the municipality where the applicant lives (or by the mayor of the municipality where the foreigner intends to establish itself).

The mayor checks whether the conditions of resources and housing are met. Specially qualified staff can visit the accommodation to verify that it meets the minimum requirements of comfort and habitability.

Where the applicant does not yet have the accommodation at the time of application, the verification shall be carried out on the basis of the information provided in form cerfa No 11437:

Proof of availability of accommodation in the context of family reunification

The foreigner and the owner or seller of the dwelling must provide the following information:

Availability date
Area
All housing characteristics

If the conditions are met, family reunification may be permitted.

The mayor can also verify, at the request of the prefect, that the foreigner is in compliance with the fundamental principles of family life in France.

The mayor must give his opinion on all these conditions, within 2 months of receiving the file or the request of the prefect. In the absence of a reply within this period, the Mayor's opinion is favourable.

The mayor then forwards the file with his reasoned opinion on the conditions of resources and housing to the relevant Ofii delegation. The latter completes, if necessary, the investigation and sends the file to the prefect for decision.

Prefect's decision

The application for family reunification is accepted or refused by the prefect of the applicant's department of residence in Paris.

His decision must be notified the applicant within 6 months of the submission of the complete file to Ofii. In case of refusal, the decision must be argued.

If the Prefect has not responded within 6 months, the request is refused (implicit refusal).

The foreigner may challenge the decision by administrative appeal before the Prefect and/or the Minister of the Interior.

He may also file a litigation before the competent administrative court.

Visa application

As soon as the family abroad has received the Ofii certificate of deposit and the civil registration documents you have sent, each family member must apply for long-stay visa valid for residence (VLS-TS).

Warning

the family must enter France within 3 months of the issuance of the visas. Travel expenses are the responsibility of the family.

Medical visit

Morocco-Tunisia

The family is invited to take a medical visit to the Ofii representation in the country.

The medical certificate issued by Ofii at the end of the visit is essential to obtain a residence permit.

Cameroon, Mali, Senegal

The family goes to France for a medical check-up.

The medical certificate issued by Ofii at the end of the visit is essential to obtain a residence permit.

Turkey

The family is invited to take a medical visit to the Ofii representation in the country.

The medical certificate issued by Ofii at the end of the visit is essential to obtain a residence permit.

Armenia

The family goes to France for a medical check-up.

The medical certificate issued by Ofii at the end of the visit is essential to obtain a residence permit.

Other

The family goes to France for a medical check-up.

The medical certificate issued by Ofii at the end of the visit is essential to obtain a residence permit.

Residence permit

Morocco-Tunisia

Spouse receives long-stay visa valid for residence (VLS-TS). This visa allows him to enter France without having to apply for a residence permit in prefecture 1^re year of stay. Minor children enter with a visa family reunion.

Family members may obtain the same residence permit as the applicant for family reunification:

If the applicant has a temporary residence card valid for 1 year, the spouse and children who have reached the age of 16 (or if they wish to work) must apply for a temporary residence card private and family life (valid for 1 year and renewable). This card must be requested within 2 months of arrival in France for the spouse(s) or before 19^th birthday for the child who has become an adult.
If the applicant has a resident card valid for 10 years, the spouse or children who have reached the age of 16 (or over 16 if they wish to work) must apply for a resident card (valid for 10 years and renewable). This card must be requested within 2 months of arrival in France for the spouse(s) or before 19^th birthday for the child who has become an adult.

Other

Spouse receives long-stay visa valid for residence (VLS-TS) to enter and stay in France without having to apply for a residence permit in prefecture 1^re year.

After 1 year of stay, the spouse must ask a temporary home and family card (valid for 1 year).

Minor children enter with a visa family reunion. They do not need a residence permit. Once they have reached the age of 16 (or 16 if they wish to work), they must ask a temporary home and family card (valid for 1 year).

Family integration

Spouse(s) and children over 16 who are beneficiaries of family reunification must sign a republican integration contract.

The family reunification procedure allows the applicant to be joined in France by his or her spouse or children.

The foreigner making the application must have a residence certificate valid for at least 1 year and have been present in France for at least 1 year.

If he has a residence certificate of 1 year mention"scientific", his family can join him without going through the family reunification procedure if he entered France on a visa.

Regular stay

The family reunification procedure shall collectively concern:

adult spouse (at least 18 years) of an Algerian resident in France,
and minor children (under 18 years).

Children can be

of the couple, provided that they have a legally established relationship or are adopted by a court order,
or from a previous union of the applicant or his spouse:
- if the other parent is deceased or deprived of parental rights,
- or if parental authority is exercised under a decision of a foreign court.

One child collected by kafala in Algeria may benefit from family reunification in consideration of the best interests of the child.

The age of the spouse or children is reviewed on the date of filing of the application.

A request for partial family reunification may be exceptionally permitted in the interests of children.

Family reunification procedure does not apply to ascending. They may come to live in France under visitor status if they are dependent and have sufficient resources.

The foreigner polygamous residing in France with a 1^re wife, can't apply for family reunification to bring her 2^e wife.

The residence card of the polygamous foreigner may be withdrawn in the following cases:

He brought over 1 wife to France
He brought the children of the wife who does not reside in France with him, without proving that she has died or that she no longer has parental authority over her children

Resource Conditions

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The applicant's resources may come from income from paid or self-employed work, from wealth management, retirement pensions, etc.

The husband's resources are also taken into account, provided that he has income that will continue to be paid to him when he leaves his country.

Family benefits are excluded from the couple's resources (family or housing benefits, family supplement, school entrance allowance, for example).

Housing conditions

The applicant must have (or justify that he will have at the date of arrival of his family in France) a dwelling considered normal for a comparable family living in the same geographical area.

The accommodation has to satisfy some sanitary and equipment conditions.

Depending on the geographical area in which the dwelling is situated, it shall have a total habitable area of at least:

In zones A bis and A: 22 m² for a couple without children or two people. You must add 10 m² per additional person up to 8 people in total and 5 m² per additional person beyond 8 people
In zones B1 and B2: 24m² for a couple without children or two people. You must add 10 m² per additional person up to 8 people in total and 5 m² per additional person beyond 8 people
In Area C: 28m² for a couple without children or two people. You must add 10 m² per additional person up to 8 people in total and 5 m² per additional person beyond 8 people

Know the area of your town: A, Abis, B1, B2 or C

The family must reside abroad. However, the family already present in France can exceptionally benefit on-site grouping.

The spouse or children may be excluded from family reunification if their presence in France constitutes threat to public order.

The family reunification procedure shall collectively concern:

The adult spouse (at least 18 years) of a foreigner resident in France
Children (under 18 years)

Children can be:

Originating from the couple, provided that they have a legally established relationship or are adopted by a court order
From a previous union of the applicant or his spouse:
- If the other parent is deceased or deprived of parental rights
- If parental authority is exercised by either parent by a decision of a foreign court

A request for partial family reunification may be exceptionally permitted in the interests of children.

Family reunification procedure does not apply to ascending foreigner. They may come to live in France under visitor status and have sufficient resources.

The age of the spouse or children is reviewed on the date of filing of the application.

Know the list of documents for a family reunification file

The applicant must complete form cerfa n°11436.

Application for family reunification

Who shall I contact

French Office for Immigration and Integration (Ofii)

Warning

the applicant must attach to his application a copy of the supporting documents corresponding to his situation.

Attachments are as follows.

Residence permit

Photocopy residence permit of the applicant (front/back) which is valid:
- Resident Card
- Resident card marked "long-term resident - EU" issued in France
- Multi-year residence card
- Temporary residence card with a duration of 1 year or more
- 1 year or 10 year residence certificate
- Certificate of application for renewal of residence permit

If you request family reunification for your spouse who resides in France: residence permit of your spouse
If you apply for family reunification for your spouse(s) residing in a State separate from his/her country of origin: residence permit issued by the country of residence

Civil status documents

They must be accompanied by their translation into French, established by certified translator or certified by a French consular or diplomatic authority:

Full copy of the marriage deed with marginal mentions (with supplementary judgement if mentioned in the act)

Full copy of your birth certificate with marginal mentions (+ additional judgement if mentioned in the document)
Full copy of your beneficiary spouse's birth certificate with marginal mentions (+ additional judgement if mentioned in the document)
Full copy of the birth certificate of each of your children and/or spouse(s) with marginal mentions. This also applies to children already residing in housing in France (+ additional judgement if mentioned in the act)

If you are a national of a country whose legislation allows polygamy:

Divorce judgement(s) concerning you and/or your spouse(s) (final or final judgement if divorce abroad)
Declaration on honour certifying that family reunification will not create a situation of polygamy on French territory

If family reunification is requested for the benefit of one or more children, depending on your situation:

Divorce judgement(s) concerning you and/or your spouse(s) (final or final judgement if divorce abroad)

Judgement granting parental authority (unless specified in the divorce judgement)
Judgement granting custody of children (unless specified in the divorce judgement)
Letter from the other parent authorising the child to come to France (the signature of which is authenticated in the form provided by the law of the country of residence or by the competent French consulate)
Adoption judgement
Kafala Algerian judiciary
Death certificate of your spouse, first spouse or other parent
Judicial decision to withdraw parental authority from the other parent
Declaration of abandonment of the child by the other parent, disappearance or absence of the other parent before the court
Family booklet
Certificate from your spouse authorising the beneficiary child's residence at home
Movement document for minor foreigner (DCEM) and/or school certificate for children in France

Letter explaining family reunification

If family reunification is not required for the whole family, you must justify your application with regard to the interest of the child(s).

Resource Entitlements (to be produced for the last 12 months)

You're salaried

Last tax notice (or non-tax) or, if not, last year's tax return
Contract of employment or certificate of employment of the employer of less than 3 months duly signed and bearing the stamp of the company (for temporary work: provide only the employer's work certificate)
Work certificate (if multiple employers: produce each certificate)
Salary slips (for acting missions: provide only the employer's work certificate)
If you are a TPP employee: proof of payment of leave paid by the TPP Paid Leave Fund,
Evidence of payment of daily social security benefits in the event of sickness, maternity leave, parental leave or work accident

You are a merchant

Last tax notice (or non-tax) or, if not, last year's tax return
Excerpt of less than 3 months of registration in the Commercial and business Register (CSR)
Last balance sheet and profit and loss account of the financial year or income statement drawn up by the tax department

You are a craftsman

Last tax notice (or non-tax) or, if not, last year's tax return
Excerpt of less than 3 months of registration in the business directory
Last balance sheet and profit and loss account of the financial year or income statement drawn up by the tax department

You are a professional

Last tax notice (or non-tax) or, if not, last year's tax return
Extract of less than 3 months of registration Sirene: titleContent
Last balance sheet and profit and loss account of the financial year or income statement drawn up by the tax department

You're a self-entrepreneur

Last tax notice (or non-tax) or, if not, last year's tax return
Declaration of creation of your business at the company formalities centre (CFE)
Revenue book, purchase register and income certificate issued by the tax department

You are a jobseeker

Last tax notice (or non-tax) or, if not, last year's tax return
Status report on entitlements and compensation payments by Pôle emploi

You are retired or disabled

Last tax notice (or non-tax) or, if not, last year's tax return
Decision to award old-age or invalidity pensions established by the paying agency and supplementary pensions
Notice of payment by the paying agency or certificate of payment (specifying the name of each pension)

You receive the Adult Disability Allowance (HPA) or the Supplementary Disability Allowance (Asi)

Last tax notice (or non-tax) or, if not, last year's tax return
Allocation decision
Last payment certificate of the paying agency

Other situations

Last tax notice (or non-tax) or, if not, last year's tax return
Bank attestation and statements of account justifying the origin of the income and its periodicity
Support payments made or collected under a court order
If you live in a couple: supporting documents of your spouse, partner Civil partnerships: titleContent or concubine

Housing justifications

You are a tenant

Certificate of residence of less than 3 months (last invoice of electricity, gas, water or fixed telephone) or certificate of home insurance (if recent entry into the dwelling)
Lease
Last rent receipt

You are a sub-tenant

Certificate of residence of less than 3 months (last invoice of electricity, gas, water or fixed telephone) or certificate of home insurance (if recent entry into the dwelling)
Sublease Commitment
Rationale that this sub-lease is authorised by a lease for you and your family

You own

Proof of domicile of less than 3 months (last invoice of electricity, gas, fixed telephone, water) or certificate of home insurance (if recent entry into the dwelling)
Certificate of ownership or notary certificate

You are hosted for free

Certificate of residence of less than 3 months (last invoice of electricity, gas, water or fixed telephone) or certificate of home insurance (if recent entry into the dwelling)
Owner's Name Property
Proof of family connection with the host
Certificate of domicile issued by the host granting the accommodation to you and your family to come, and specifying the duration of the permitted accommodation
If the accommodation is provided by the company: certificate from the employer granting accommodation to you and your family in the future, and specifying the length of the accommodation allowed
Proof of identity of the host (copy of the valid residence permit or national identity card)

Other

Certificate of residence of less than 3 months (last invoice of electricity, gas, water or fixed telephone) or certificate of home insurance (if recent entry into the dwelling)
Promise to rent a place
Proof of future acquisition of a dwelling

Application review

TheOfii: titleContent entrusts the investigation of the case to the mayor of the municipality of the applicant's domicile (or the mayor of the municipality where the foreigner intends to establish itself).

Where the applicant does not yet have the accommodation at the time of application, the verification shall be carried out on the basis of the information provided in form cerfa No 11437:

Proof of availability of accommodation in the context of family reunification

The foreigner and the owner or seller of the dwelling must provide the following information:

Availability date
Area
All housing characteristics

If the conditions are met, family reunification may be permitted.

The mayor can also verify, at the request of the prefect, that the foreigner is in compliance with the fundamental principles of family life in France.

Prefect's decision

The application for family reunification is accepted or refused by the prefect of the applicant's department of residence in Paris.

His decision must be notified the applicant within 6 months of the submission of the complete file to Ofii. In case of refusal, the decision must be argued.

If the Prefect has not responded within 6 months, the request is refused (implicit refusal).

The foreigner may challenge the decision by administrative appeal before the Prefect and/or the Minister of the Interior.

He may also file a litigation before the competent administrative court.

Visa application

As soon as the family abroad has received the Ofii certificate of deposit and the civil registration documents you have sent, each family member must apply for long-stay visa at the French consulate in Algeria.

Warning

the family must enter France within 3 months of the issuance of the visas (travel expenses are the responsibility of the family).

Medical visit

The family goes to France for a medical check-up.

The medical certificate issued by Ofii at the end of the visit is essential to obtain a residence permit.

Residence permit

Family members who settle in France are given a residence certificate. It shall be valid for the same period as that of the person they are joining and shall be marked "private and family life".