1-year residency certificate for Algerian

Verified 01 January 2024 - Legal and Administrative Information Directorate (Prime Minister)

If you are Algerian and an adult, you must apply for a residence certificate to stay in France for more than 3 months. You must also apply for one if you are over 16 and want to work.

Depending on your situation, the prefect will issue you a 1-year residency certificate private and family life or a 1-year certificate bearing another endorsement (salaried worker, student, etc.).

In any case, you must meet certain conditions.

1st application

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You are the spouse of an Algerian who has a 1-year certificate and you entered France through family reunification

You must have a long-stay visa.

To get a 1er certificate of residence, you must undergo a medical examination in France. This medical examination is carried out by a doctor of theOfii: titleContent (or approved by Ofii). He issues you a medical certificate.

Application for a certificate of residence

You must submit your application for a certificate of residence on the Internet:

Apply online for a residence permit, a change of situation, a travel document, an application for naturalization

When you apply for a residence permit on the Internet, you immediately get a dematerialized certificate deposit.

Documents to be provided
  • Your long-stay visa
  • Your passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
  • Extract of birth certificate with filiation (or full copy of birth certificate)
  • Marriage certificate extract
  • If you have children: Birth certificates of your children with filiation
  • Medical certificate issued by theOfii: titleContent with exceptions
  • Proof of residence less than 3 months old
  • 3 identity photos
  • Authorization for family reunification
  • Certificate of residence of your spouse
  • Declaration on the honor of no polygamy in France if you are married and are a national of a country that allows it
Card Delivery

The card is given to you by the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your home.

If the administration has not replied within 4 months, your card request is refused.

Cost

The issue of the card is free of charge.

If you are in an irregular situation, you must pay a visa fee to regularize your €200.

The residence certificate is valid for 1 year. It shall be renewable.

It allows you to work.

You are an adult child of an Algerian who has a 1-year certificate and you entered France through family reunification

You must have a long-stay visa.

To get a 1er certificate of residence, you must undergo a medical examination in France. This medical examination is carried out by a doctor of theOfii: titleContent (or approved by Ofii). He issues you a medical certificate.

Application for a certificate of residence

You must submit your application for a certificate of residence on the Internet:

Apply online for a residence permit, a change of situation, a travel document, an application for naturalization

When you apply for a residence permit on the Internet, you immediately get a dematerialized certificate deposit.

Documents to be provided
  • Your long-stay visa
  • Your passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
  • Extract of birth certificate with filiation (or full copy of birth certificate)
  • If you are married: marriage certificate
  • If you have children: Birth certificates of your children with filiation
  • Medical certificate issued by theOfii: titleContent with exceptions
  • Proof of residence less than 3 months old
  • 3 identity photos
  • Authorization for family reunification
  • Your parent's residency certificate
  • Declaration on the honor of no polygamy in France if you are married and are a national of a country that allows it
Card Delivery

The card is given to you by the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your home.

If the administration has not replied within 4 months, your card request is refused.

Cost

The issue of the card is free of charge.

If you are in an irregular situation, you must pay a visa fee to regularize your €200.

The residence certificate is valid for 1 year. It shall be renewable.

It allows you to work.

You are married to a Frenchman

You must meet all of the following conditions:

  • You must have entered France regularly (a short-stay visa is sufficient)
  • Your spouse must have retained French nationality
  • If your marriage was celebrated abroad, it must have been transcribed in advance on the French civil registry

To get a 1er certificate of residence, you must undergo a medical examination in France. This medical examination is carried out by a doctor of theOfii: titleContent (or approved by Ofii). He issues you a medical certificate. You must hand it over to the prefecture when submitting your file.

Certificate Request

You must submit your application for a certificate of residence on the Internet:

Apply online for a residence permit, a change of situation, a travel document, an application for naturalization

When you apply for a residence permit on the Internet, you immediately get a dematerialized certificate deposit.

Documents to be provided
  • Your visa
  • Your passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
  • Extract of birth certificate with filiation (or full copy of birth certificate)
  • Marriage certificate extract
  • If you have children: Birth certificates of your children with filiation
  • Medical certificate issued by theOfii: titleContent with exceptions
  • Proof of residence less than 3 months old
  • 3 identity photos
  • Proof of your spouse's French nationality
  • Declaration on the honor of no polygamy in France if you are married and are a national of a country that allows it

FYI  

civil status documents must be accompanied by their translation into French by an accredited interpreter.

Card Delivery

The card is given to you by the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your residence (depending on the place where your application is filed).

If the administration has not replied within 4 months, your card request is refused.

Cost

You have to pay €225 (tax of €200 + stamp duty €25) by tax stamps.

Proof of payment of the fee and stamp duty is requested when the card is handed over.

If you are in an irregular situation, you must pay a visa fee to regularize your €200.

The residence certificate is valid for 1 year. It shall be renewable.

It allows you to work.

You are married to a foreigner who has a "scientific" credit card

You must have entered France regularly (a short-stay visa is sufficient).

Certificate Request

You must submit your application for a certificate of residence to the prefecture (or sub-prefecture) of your residence.

If your file is complete, you will receive a receipt awaiting the response of the prefecture.

Who shall I contact

Warning  

It is not possible to carry out the procedures in some sub-prefectures. Find out more on your prefecture's website.

Documents to be provided
  • Your visa
  • Your passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
  • Extract of birth certificate with filiation (or full copy of birth certificate)
  • Marriage certificate extract
  • If you have children: Birth certificates of your children with filiation
  • Proof of residence less than 3 months old
  • 3 identity photos
  • Certificate of "scientific" residence of your spouse
  • Declaration on the honor of no polygamy in France if you are married and are a national of a country that allows it

FYI  

civil status documents must be accompanied by their translation into French by an accredited interpreter.

While waiting for your case to be processed, you will receive a receipt.

Card Delivery

The card is given to you by the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your residence (depending on the place where your application is filed).

If the administration has not replied within 4 months, your card request is refused.

Cost

You have to pay €225 (tax of €200 + stamp duty €25) by tax stamps.

Proof of payment of the fee and stamp duty is requested when the card is handed over.

If you are in an irregular situation, you must pay a visa fee to regularize your €200.

The residence certificate is valid for 1 year. It shall be renewable.

You have a minor French child residing in France

You must exercise, even partially, parental authority or effectively provide for your child.

If you have recognized your child after birth, you must support the child since birth or for at least 1 year on the date of your application for the certificate.

Certificate Request

You must submit your application for a certificate of residence on the Internet:

Apply online for a residence permit, a change of situation, a travel document, an application for naturalization

When you apply for a residence permit on the Internet, you immediately get a dematerialized certificate deposit.

Documents to be provided
  • Your visa
  • Your passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
  • Extract of birth certificate with filiation (or full copy of birth certificate)
  • If you are married: marriage certificate
  • Birth certificate extracts of your child(ren) with filiation
  • Proof of residence less than 3 months old
  • 3 identity photos
  • Proof of your child's residence in France
  • Proof of your child's French nationality
  • Proof of the exercise of parental authority over your child or of the actual contribution to his/her needs
  • Declaration on the honor of no polygamy in France if you are married and are a national of a country that allows it

FYI  

civil status documents must be accompanied by their translation into French by an accredited interpreter.

Card Delivery

The card is given to you by the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your residence (depending on the place where your application is filed).

If the administration has not replied within 4 months, your card request is refused.

Cost

You have to pay €225 (tax of €200 + stamp duty €25) by tax stamps.

Proof of payment of the fee and stamp duty is requested when the card is handed over.

If you are in an irregular situation, you must pay a visa fee to regularize your €200.

The residence certificate is valid for 1 year. It shall be renewable.

You were born in France, you lived there for at least 8 years continuously and, after the age of 10, you attended at least 5 years of schooling in a French school

You must apply for your certificate between the ages of 16 and 21.

Certificate Request

You must submit your application for a certificate of residence on the Internet:

Apply online for a residence permit, a change of situation, a travel document, an application for naturalization

When you apply for a residence permit on the Internet, you immediately get a dematerialized certificate deposit.

Documents to be provided
  • Your visa
  • Your passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
  • Extract of birth certificate with filiation (or full copy of birth certificate)
  • If you are married: marriage certificate
  • If you have children: Birth certificates of your children with filiation
  • Proof of residence less than 3 months old
  • Proof of continuous presence in France for at least 8 years
  • Proof of education for at least 5 years in a French school, after the age of 10
  • 1 recent photo (e-photo)

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FYI  

civil status documents must be accompanied by their translation into French by an accredited interpreter.

Card Delivery

The card is given to you by the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your home.

If the administration has not replied within 4 months, your card request is refused.

Cost

You have to pay €225 (tax of €200 + stamp duty €25) by tax stamps.

Proof of payment of the fee and stamp duty is requested when the card is handed over.

If you are in an irregular situation, you must pay a visa fee to regularize your €200.

The residence certificate is valid for 1 year. It shall be renewable.

Your health is critical and requires medical attention

You must meet the following 4 conditions:

  • You must usually reside in France for at least 1 year
  • You cannot receive appropriate treatment in Algeria
  • Your condition requires medical attention without which your health would become critical
  • You do not represent a threat to public order

FYI  

Algerian nationals admitted to French health-care establishments and who do not have their habitual residence in France may be issued by the competent French authority, after examination of their medical situation, a provisional residence permit (APS), renewable where appropriate.

The APS application is to be submitted to the prefecture (or sub-prefecture) of your domicile.

Certificate Request

You must submit your application on the Internet:

Apply online for a residence permit, a change of situation, a travel document, an application for naturalization

When you apply for a residence permit on the Internet, you immediately get a dematerialized certificate deposit.

Documents to be provided
  • Your passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
  • Extract of birth certificate with filiation (or full copy of birth certificate)
  • Proof of residence less than 6 months old
    • If the applicant lives in a hotel:
      • Hotel Attestation
      • Copy of last month's invoice

    • If the applicant is staying with an individual:
      • Attestation of the host dated and signed 
      • Copy of the national identity card or residence card of the host
      • Proof of residence of the host if the address entered on the national identity card or residence card is no longer up to date.
  • Proof of your habitual residence in France for at least 1 year:
    • Endorsement
    • Receipt of application for a residence permit
    • Receipt of asylum application
    • Documents issued by a public administration (prefecture, social service, school)
    • Documents from a private institution (bank statements showing movements)
    • Unquestionable personal writing (letters, statements from relatives)
  • Declaration on the honor of no polygamy in France if you are married and are a national of a country that allows it

FYI  

Civil status documents must be accompanied by their translation into French by an accredited interpreter.

Registration of the application

If you meet the conditions to apply for a residence certificate, the prefecture registers your application.

She then provides you with a medical file that you can find in your “personal” area:

  • Medical certificate to be completed by your regular doctor (or hospital practitioner)
  • Package leaflet that explains the procedure
To whom should the medical certificate be sent?

You must send your folder to theOfii: titleContent.

Who shall I contact
How soon?

You must forward to theOfii: titleContent the medical certificate completed by your doctor within the1 month as soon as it is made available in your personal space.

Warning  

no medical information or medical certificate must be communicated or given to the prefecture.

How to forward the file?

You must send the documents by mail to the address of the hospital's medical serviceOfii: titleContent.

For evidentiary reasons, it is preferable to send the file by registered mail with acknowledgement of receipt.

Report prepared by the Ofii Medical Officer

The hospital doctorOfii: titleContent may request, with your consent, additional medical information from the doctor who issued the medical certificate or from any other healthcare professional.

This additional information should be provided to the treating physicianOfii: titleContent within 15 days from the date of his request.

The hospital doctorOfii: titleContent can also call you for a medical examination (free of charge) if he deems it necessary and ask you for additional examinations (you have nothing to pay). You will need to show proof of identity.

The results of these examinations must be communicated to the hospital doctorOfii: titleContent within 15 days from the date of his request.

Warning  

If you do not respond to the requests of theOfii: titleContentHowever, you will not be able to obtain an attestation of extension of the investigation of your application.

He then writes a report and forwards it to a college of physicians in AlbertaOfii: titleContent.

Provision of a certificate of extension of instruction

Once the medical report has been sent to this college of doctors, the prefecture will provide you in your “personal” space a certificate of extension of instruction of your application for a residence permit.

Ofii College of Physicians Medical Opinion

The medical college must give a medical opinion.

It may:

  • Ask the doctor who completed the medical certificate or the doctor who wrote the report or any healthcare professional to provide any additional information within 15 days
  • Hear you
  • Examine yourself or ask for additional tests.

Additional information and examination results shall be submitted within 15 days of the request.

The medical college drafts a medical opinion and forwards it to the prefecture.

Decision of the Prefect

The opinion of the College of Physicians of theOfii: titleContent is a simple opinion. He doesn't bind the prefect.

The Prefect exercises his discretion to decide whether to grant or refuse the residence permit "private and family life" for care.

Card Delivery

The card is given to you by the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your home.

If the administration has not replied within 4 months, your card request is refused.

Cost

You must pay a stamp fee of €25 by tax stamps.

Proof of payment of stamp duty is requested when the card is handed over.

If you are in an irregular situation, you must pay a visa fee to regularize your €200.

The residence certificate is valid for 1 year. It shall be renewable.

You have usually resided in France for more than 10 years (or more than 15 years if, during this period, you have been a student)

You must prove your actual and continuous residence by all means.

To get a 1er certificate of residence, you must undergo (with exceptions) a medical examination in France. This medical examination is carried out by a doctor of theOfii: titleContent (or approved by Ofii). He issues you a medical certificate. You must hand it over to the prefecture when submitting your file.

Certificate Request

You must submit your application for a certificate of residence to the prefecture (or sub-prefecture) of your residence.

If your file is complete, you will receive a receipt awaiting the response of the prefecture.

Who shall I contact

Warning  

It is not possible to carry out the procedures in some sub-prefectures. Find out more on your prefecture's website.

Documents to be provided
  • Your visa
  • Your passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
  • Extract of birth certificate with filiation (or full copy of birth certificate)
  • If you are married: marriage certificate
  • If you have children: Birth certificates of your children with filiation
  • Medical certificate issued by theOfii: titleContent (with exceptions)
  • Proof of residence less than 3 months old
  • 3 identity photos
  • Proof of your habitual residence for more than 10 years or 15 years if you stayed as a student
  • Declaration on the honor of no polygamy in France if you are married and are a national of a country that allows it

FYI  

civil status documents must be accompanied by their translation into French by an accredited interpreter.

While waiting for your case to be processed, you will receive a receipt.

Card Delivery

The card is given to you by the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your residence (depending on the place where your application is filed).

If the administration has not replied within 4 months, your card request is refused.

Cost

You have to pay €225 (tax of €200 + stamp duty €25) by tax stamps.

Proof of payment of the fee and stamp duty is requested when the card is handed over.

If you are in an irregular situation, you must pay a visa fee to regularize your €200.

The residence certificate is valid for 1 year. It shall be renewable.

Your personal and family ties in France are important

Your ties in France must be such that the refusal to authorize your stay would carry disproportionate harm your right to privacy and family life (e.g. Civil partnerships: titleContent of a person legally resident in France).

Certificate Request

You must submit your application for a certificate of residence to the prefecture (or sub-prefecture) of your residence.

If your file is complete, you will receive a receipt awaiting the response of the prefecture.

Who shall I contact

Warning  

It is not possible to carry out the procedures in some sub-prefectures. Find out more on your prefecture's website.

Documents to be provided
  • Your visa
  • Your passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
  • Extract of birth certificate with filiation (or full copy of birth certificate)
  • If you are married: marriage certificate
  • If you have children: Birth certificates of your children with filiation
  • Proof of residence less than 3 months old
  • 3 identity photos
  • Proof of personal and family ties in France
  • Declaration on the honor of no polygamy in France if you are married and are a national of a country that allows it

FYI  

civil status documents must be accompanied by their translation into French by an accredited interpreter.

While waiting for your case to be processed, you will receive a receipt.

Card Delivery

The card is given to you by the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your residence (depending on the place where your application is filed).

If the administration has not replied within 4 months, your card request is refused.

Cost

You have to pay €225 (tax of €200 + stamp duty €25) by tax stamps.

Proof of payment of the fee and stamp duty is requested when the card is handed over.

If you are in an irregular situation, you must pay a visa fee to regularize your €200.

The residence certificate is valid for 1 year. It shall be renewable.

You want to work as an employee in France

You must have a long-stay visa corresponding to the certificate entry you are requesting.

The application for work authorization is at the expense of your future employer.

The certificate of residence shall bear the endorsement salaried worker.

To get a 1er certificate of residence, you must undergo (with exceptions) a medical examination in France. This medical examination is carried out by a doctor of theOfii: titleContent (or approved by Ofii). He issues you a medical certificate. You must hand it over to the prefecture when submitting your file.

Certificate Request

You must submit your application for a certificate of residence to the prefecture (or sub-prefecture) of your residence.

If your file is complete, you will receive a receipt awaiting the response of the prefecture.

Who shall I contact

Warning  

It is not possible to carry out the procedures in some sub-prefectures. Find out more on your prefecture's website.

Documents to be provided
  • Your long-stay visa
  • Your passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
  • Extract of birth certificate with filiation or 1 full copy of birth certificate
  • If you are married: marriage certificate
  • If you have children: Birth certificates of your children with filiation
  • Medical certificate issued by theOfii: titleContent, with exceptions
  • Proof of residence less than 3 months old
  • 3 identity photos
  • Work Authorization

FYI  

civil status documents must be accompanied by their translation into French by an accredited interpreter.

While waiting for your case to be processed, you will receive a receipt.

Card Delivery

The card is given to you by the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your residence (depending on the place where your application is filed).

If the administration has not replied within 4 months, your card request is refused.

Cost
  • The 1re issue of the residence certificate is free of charge.
  • However, if it is issued in the case of a change of status, the certificate is payable. You have to pay €225 (tax of €200 + stamp duty €25) by tax stamps.

Your certificate is valid for a maximum of 1 year. It shall be renewable.

You want to work as a self-employed person (trader, craftsman, industrialist, professional) in France

You must have a long-stay visa corresponding to the certificate entry you are requesting.

You must be registered, as the case may be, in the trade and business register or in the trade register or in a professional association.

The certificate of residence shall bear the endorsement self-employed occupation.

To get a 1er certificate of residence, you must undergo (with exceptions) a medical examination in France. This medical examination is carried out by a doctor of theOfii: titleContent (or approved by Ofii). He issues you a medical certificate. You must hand it over to the prefecture when submitting your file.

Certificate Request

You must submit your application for a certificate of residence to the prefecture (or sub-prefecture) of your residence.

If your file is complete, you will receive a receipt awaiting the response of the prefecture.

Who shall I contact

Warning  

It is not possible to carry out the procedures in some sub-prefectures. Find out more on your prefecture's website.

Documents to be provided
  • Your long-stay visa
  • Your passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
  • Extract of birth certificate with filiation or 1 full copy of birth certificate
  • If you are married: marriage certificate
  • If you have children: Birth certificates of your children with filiation
  • Medical certificate issued by theOfii: titleContent, with exceptions
  • Proof of residence less than 3 months old
  • 3 identity photos
  • Proof of registration of the company or registration with a professional body or in the trade register, or membership of the social security scheme of self-employed persons
  • Authorization to pursue a regulated profession or registration in the relevant order

FYI  

civil status documents must be accompanied by their translation into French by an accredited interpreter.

While waiting for your case to be processed, you will receive a receipt.

Card Delivery

The card is given to you by the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your residence (depending on the place where your application is filed).

If the administration has not replied within 4 months, your card request is refused.

Cost
  • The 1re issue of the residence certificate is free of charge.
  • However, if it is issued in the case of a change of status, the certificate is payable. You have to pay €225 (tax of €200 + stamp duty €25) by tax stamps.

Your certificate is valid for a maximum of 1 year. It shall be renewable.

You want to temporarily work in France as an employed person with a particular employer

You must have a long-stay visa corresponding to the certificate entry you are requesting.

Application for provisional work authorization is at the expense of your future employer.

The certificate of residence shall bear the endorsement temporary worker.

To get a 1er certificate of residence, you must undergo (with exceptions) a medical examination in France. This medical examination is carried out by a doctor of theOfii: titleContent (or approved by Ofii). He issues you a medical certificate. You must hand it over to the prefecture when submitting your file.

Certificate Request

You must submit your application for a certificate of residence to the prefecture (or sub-prefecture) of your residence.

If your file is complete, you will receive a receipt awaiting the response of the prefecture.

Who shall I contact

Warning  

It is not possible to carry out the procedures in some sub-prefectures. Find out more on your prefecture's website.

Documents to be provided
  • Your long-stay visa
  • Your passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
  • Extract of birth certificate with filiation or 1 full copy of birth certificate
  • If you are married: marriage certificate
  • If you have children: Birth certificates of your children with filiation
  • Medical certificate issued by theOfii: titleContent, with exceptions
  • Proof of residence less than 3 months old
  • 3 identity photos
  • Work Authorization

FYI  

civil status documents must be accompanied by their translation into French by an accredited interpreter.

While waiting for your case to be processed, you will receive a receipt.

Card Delivery

The card is given to you by the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your residence (depending on the place where your application is filed).

If the administration has not replied within 4 months, your card request is refused.

Cost
  • The 1re issue of the residence certificate is free of charge.
  • However, if it is issued in the case of a change of status, the certificate is payable. You have to pay €225 (tax of €200 + stamp duty €25) by tax stamps.

Your certificate is valid for a maximum of 1 year. It shall be renewable.

You come to conduct research or provide university-level education in France

You must have a long-stay visa corresponding to the certificate entry you are requesting.

You must present a signed hosting agreement with a recognized research or higher education organization (public or private).

The certificate of residence shall bear the endorsement scientist.

To get a 1er certificate of residence, you must undergo (with exceptions) a medical examination in France. This medical examination is carried out by a doctor of theOfii: titleContent (or approved by Ofii). He issues you a medical certificate. You must hand it over to the prefecture when submitting your file.

Certificate Request

You must submit your application for a certificate of residence to the prefecture (or sub-prefecture) of your residence.

If your file is complete, you will receive a receipt awaiting the response of the prefecture.

Who shall I contact

Warning  

It is not possible to carry out the procedures in some sub-prefectures. Find out more on your prefecture's website.

Documents to be provided
  • Your long-stay visa
  • Your passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
  • Extract of birth certificate with filiation or 1 full copy of birth certificate
  • If you are married: marriage certificate
  • If you have children: Birth certificates of your children with filiation
  • Medical certificate issued by theOfii: titleContent, with exceptions
  • Proof of residence less than 3 months old
  • 3 identity photos
  • Host agreement signed with a public or private body with a research or teaching mission

FYI  

civil status documents must be accompanied by their translation into French by an accredited interpreter.

While waiting for your case to be processed, you will receive a receipt.

Card Delivery

The card is given to you by the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your residence (depending on the place where your application is filed).

If the administration has not replied within 4 months, your card request is refused.

Cost
  • The 1re issue of the residence certificate is free of charge.
  • However, if it is issued in the case of a change of status, the certificate is payable. You have to pay €225 (tax of €200 + stamp duty €25) by tax stamps.

Your certificate is valid for a maximum of 1 year. It shall be renewable.

You come as a performer or author of literary or artistic work in France

You must have a long-stay visa corresponding to the certificate entry you are requesting.

You must have a contract of more than 3 months with a company or establishment whose main activity involves the creation or exploitation of a work of the mind.

The certificate of residence shall bear the endorsement artistic and cultural profession.

To get a 1er certificate of residence, you must undergo (with exceptions) a medical examination in France. This medical examination is carried out by a doctor of theOfii: titleContent (or approved by Ofii). He issues you a medical certificate. You must hand it over to the prefecture when submitting your file.

Certificate Request

You must submit your application for a certificate of residence to the prefecture (or sub-prefecture) of your residence.

If your file is complete, you will receive a receipt awaiting the response of the prefecture.

Who shall I contact

Warning  

It is not possible to carry out the procedures in some sub-prefectures. Find out more on your prefecture's website.

Documents to be provided
  • Your long-stay visa
  • Your passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
  • Extract of birth certificate with filiation or 1 full copy of birth certificate
  • If you are married: marriage certificate
  • If you have children: Birth certificates of your children with filiation
  • Medical certificate issued by theOfii: titleContent, with exceptions
  • Proof of residence less than 3 months old
  • 3 identity photos
  • If you are an employee, work authorization
  • If you are not an employee, contract referred to by the Regional Directorate for Cultural Affairs

FYI  

civil status documents must be accompanied by their translation into French by an accredited interpreter.

While waiting for your case to be processed, you will receive a receipt.

Card Delivery

The card is given to you by the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your residence (depending on the place where your application is filed).

If the administration has not replied within 4 months, your card request is refused.

Cost
  • The 1re issue of the residence certificate is free of charge.
  • However, if it is issued in the case of a change of status, the certificate is payable. You have to pay €225 (tax of €200 + stamp duty €25) by tax stamps.

Your certificate is valid for a maximum of 1 year. It shall be renewable.

You're a student

You must have a long-stay visa "student" to come and study in France.

You must have sufficient means of subsistence (scholarships or other resources, at least €615 per month).

Where to apply?

You must apply for your residence certificate on the internet:

Apply for a student residence permit

Documents to be provided
  • Long-stay visa
  • Passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
  • Extract of birth certificate with filiation (or full copy of birth certificate)
  • If you are married: marriage certificate
  • If you have children: Birth certificates of your children with filiation
  • Proof of residence less than 3 months old
  • 3 identity photos
  • Proof of sufficient means of subsistence: bank certificates of regular transfer or sufficient credit balance and, in the case of resources provided by a third party, an attestation on the honor of payment of the sums enabling the required amount to be reached, pay slips. Fellows must provide a certificate from the awarding organization indicating the amount and duration of the award
  • Certificate of pre-enrollment or enrollment in a French educational institution

FYI  

civil status documents must be accompanied by their translation into French by an accredited interpreter.

Card Delivery

The card is given to you by the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your residence (depending on the place where your application is filed).

If the administration has not replied within 4 months, your card request is refused.

Cost

You have to pay €75 (stamp duty of €25 + tax €50) by tax stamps.

Proof of payment of stamp duty and tax is requested when the card is handed over.

The residence certificate is valid for 1 year. It shall be renewable.

You're an intern

You must have a long-stay visa "trainee" to come to France for an internship or training.

You must have sufficient means of subsistence (scholarships or other resources, at least €615 per month).

Certificate Request

You must apply for your certificate of residence at the prefecture (or sub-prefecture) of your residence.

If your file is complete, you will receive a receipt awaiting the response of the prefecture.

Who shall I contact

Warning  

It is not possible to carry out the procedures in some sub-prefectures. Find out more on your prefecture's website.

Documents to be provided
  • Long-stay visa
  • Passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
  • Extract of birth certificate with filiation (or full copy of birth certificate)
  • If you are married: marriage certificate
  • If you have children: Birth certificates of your children with filiation
  • Proof of residence less than 3 months old
  • 3 identity photos
  • Proof of sufficient means of subsistence: bank certificates of regular transfer or sufficient credit balance and, in the case of resources provided by a third party, an attestation on the honor of payment of the sums enabling the required amount to be reached, pay slips. Fellows must provide a certificate from the awarding organization indicating the amount and duration of the award
  • Certificate or traineeship agreement

You're a visitor

You must have a long-stay visa.

You must have sufficient means of subsistence to support yourself during your stay.

You must undertake not to engage in any professional activity in France subject to authorisation.

With your residence permit visitor, you have the right to engage in a self-employed activity in France and not subject to special regulations.

To get a 1er certificate of residence, you must undergo (with exceptions) a medical examination in France.

This medical examination is carried out by a doctor of theOfii: titleContent (or approved by Ofii) who issues you a medical certificate.

You must hand it over to the prefecture when submitting your file.

You must apply online for a residency certificate.

Apply online for a residence permit, a change of situation, a travel document, an application for naturalization

Documents to be provided
  • Long-stay visa
  • Passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
  • Extract of birth certificate with filiation (or full copy of birth certificate)
  • If you are married: marriage certificate
  • If you have children: Birth certificates of your children with filiation
  • The medical certificate issued by theOfii: titleContent with exceptions
  • Proof of residence less than 3 months old
  • 3 identity photos
  • Declaration on the honor of non-polygamy in France
  • Proof of sufficient means of subsistence up to an annual amount equal to €16,214.00 (bank certificates, guarantees of creditworthy persons, pension security for pensioners...). These documents must be translated into French.
  • If taken over by a third party: documents proving sufficient resources of the guarantor (income tax notice, pay slips...) + certificate of financial assumption and identity card of the guarantor
  • Certificate on the honor, handwritten, of not exercising any professional activity in France

FYI  

civil status documents must be accompanied by their translation into French by an accredited interpreter.

Card Delivery

The card is given to you by the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your residence (depending on the place where your application is filed).

If the administration has not replied within 4 months, your card request is refused.

Cost

The 1re issue of the residence certificate is free of charge.

The certificate visitor is valid for 1 year. It shall be renewable.

Renewal

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You are the spouse or adult child of an Algerian who has a 1-year certificate and you entered France through family reunification

You must apply for renewal of your certificate of residence within 2 months before it ends.

Certificate Request

You must submit your application for a certificate of residence on the Internet:

Apply online for a residence permit, a change of situation, a travel document, an application for naturalization

When you apply for a residence permit on the Internet, you immediately get a dematerialized certificate deposit.

Documents to be provided
  • Your long-stay visa
  • Your passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
  • If you are married: marriage certificate
  • If you have children: Birth certificates of your children with filiation
  • Medical certificate issued by theOfii: titleContent with exceptions
  • Proof of residence less than 3 months old
  • 3 identity photos
  • Declaration on the honor of no polygamy in France if you are married and are a national of a country that allows it
Cost

You have to pay €225 (tax of €200 + stamp duty €25) by tax stamps.

If you submit your application after the deadline, except in cases of force majeure or presentation of a valid visa, you will have to pay a visa fee for regularization of €180.

You must pay this visa fee by tax stamps.

You are married to a Frenchman

In the 2 months before the end of your certificate of residence valid for 1 year, you can request a certificate of residence valid for 10 years.

You are married to a foreigner who has a "scientific" credit card

You must apply for renewal of your certificate of residence within 2 months before it ends.

Certificate Request

You must apply for your certificate of residence at the prefecture (or sub-prefecture) of your residence.

If your file is complete, you will receive a receipt awaiting the response of the prefecture.

Who shall I contact

Warning  

It is not possible to carry out the procedures in some sub-prefectures. Find out more on your prefecture's website.

Documents to be provided
  • Your visa
  • Your passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
  • Marriage certificate extract
  • If you have children: Birth certificates of your children with filiation
  • Proof of residence less than 3 months old
  • 3 identity photos
  • Certificate of "scientific" residence of your spouse
  • Declaration on the honor of no polygamy in France if you are married and are a national of a country that allows it

While waiting for your case to be processed, you will receive a receipt.

Cost

You have to pay €225 (tax of €200 + stamp duty €25) by tax stamps.

If you submit your application after the deadline, except in cases of force majeure or presentation of a valid visa, you will have to pay a visa fee for regularization of €180.

You must pay this visa fee by tax stamps.

You have a minor French child residing in France

In the 2 months before the end of your certificate of residence valid for 1 year, you can request a certificate of residence valid for 10 years.

You were born in France, you lived there for at least 8 years continuously and, after the age of 10, you attended at least 5 years of schooling in a French school

You must apply for renewal of your certificate of residence within 2 months before it ends.

Certificate Request

You must submit your application for a certificate of residence on the Internet:

Apply online for a residence permit, a change of situation, a travel document, an application for naturalization

When you apply for a residence permit on the Internet, you immediately get a dematerialized certificate deposit.

Documents to be provided
  • Your visa
  • Your passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
  • Extract of birth certificate with filiation (or full copy of birth certificate)
  • If you are married: marriage certificate
  • If you have children: Birth certificates of your children with filiation
  • Proof of residence less than 3 months old
  • 3 identity photos
  • Declaration on the honor of no polygamy in France if you are married and are a national of a country that allows it
Cost

You have to pay €225 (tax of €200 + stamp duty €25) by tax stamps.

If you submit your application after the deadline, except in cases of force majeure or presentation of a valid visa, you will have to pay a visa fee for regularization of €180.

You must pay this visa fee by tax stamps.

Your health is critical and requires medical attention

You must apply for renewal of your certificate of residence within 2 months before it ends.

Certificate Request

You must submit your application on the Internet.

Apply online for a residence permit, a change of situation, a travel document, an application for naturalization

When you apply for a residence permit on the Internet, you immediately get a dematerialized certificate deposit.

Documents to be provided
  • Your valid residence permit
  • Your passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
  • Extract of birth certificate with filiation (or full copy of birth certificate)
  • Proof of residence less than 6 months old
    • If the applicant lives in a hotel:
      • Attestation by the hotelier;
      • Copy of invoice for last month.

    • If the applicant is staying with an individual:
      • Attestation of the host dated and signed;
      • Copy of the national identity card or residence card of the host;
      • Proof of residence of the host if the address entered on the national identity card or residence card is no longer up to date.
  • 1 recent photo (e-photo)

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Cost

You have to pay €225 (tax of €200 + stamp duty €25) by tax stamps.

If you submit your application after the deadline, except in cases of force majeure or presentation of a valid visa, you will have to pay a visa fee for regularization of €180.

You must pay this visa fee by tax stamps.

You have usually resided in France for more than 10 years (or more than 15 years if, during this period, you have been a student)

You must apply for renewal of your certificate of residence within 2 months before it ends.

Certificate Request

You must apply for your certificate of residence at the prefecture (or sub-prefecture) of your residence.

If your file is complete, you will receive a receipt awaiting the response of the prefecture.

Who shall I contact

Warning  

It is not possible to carry out the procedures in some sub-prefectures. Find out more on your prefecture's website.

Documents to be provided
  • Your visa
  • Your passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
  • If you are married: marriage certificate
  • If you have children: Birth certificates of your children with filiation
  • Medical certificate issued by theOfii: titleContent (with exceptions)
  • Proof of residence less than 3 months old
  • 3 identity photos
  • Declaration on the honor of no polygamy in France if you are married and are a national of a country that allows it

While waiting for your case to be processed, you will receive a receipt.

Cost

You have to pay €225 (tax of €200 + stamp duty €25) by tax stamps.

If you submit your application after the deadline, except in cases of force majeure or presentation of a valid visa, you will have to pay a visa fee for regularization of €180.

You must pay this visa fee by tax stamps.

Your personal and family ties in France are important

You must apply for renewal of your certificate of residence within 2 months before it ends.

Certificate Request

You must apply for your certificate of residence at the prefecture (or sub-prefecture) of your residence.

If your file is complete, you will receive a receipt awaiting the response of the prefecture.

Who shall I contact

Warning  

It is not possible to carry out the procedures in some sub-prefectures. Find out more on your prefecture's website.

Documents to be provided
  • Your visa
  • Your passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
  • If you are married: marriage certificate
  • If you have children: Birth certificates of your children with filiation
  • Proof of residence less than 3 months old
  • 3 identity photos
  • Proof of personal and family ties in France
  • Declaration on the honor of no polygamy in France if you are married and are a national of a country that allows it

While waiting for your case to be processed, you will receive a receipt.

Cost

You have to pay €225 (tax of €200 + stamp duty €25) by tax stamps.

If you submit your application after the deadline, except in cases of force majeure or presentation of a valid visa, you will have to pay a visa fee for regularization of €180.

You must pay this visa fee by tax stamps.

You want to work as an employee in France

You must apply for renewal of your certificate of residence within 2 months before it ends.

Certificate Request

If your file is complete, you will receive a receipt awaiting the response of the prefecture.

Who shall I contact

Warning  

It is not possible to carry out the procedures in some sub-prefectures. Find out more on your prefecture's website.

Documents to be provided
  • Your long-stay visa
  • Your passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
  • Extract of birth certificate with filiation or 1 full copy of birth certificate
  • If you are married: marriage certificate
  • If you have children: Birth certificates of your children with filiation
  • Medical certificate issued by theOfii: titleContent, with exceptions
  • Proof of residence less than 3 months old
  • 3 identity photos
  • Work Authorization

While waiting for your case to be processed, you will receive a receipt.

Cost

You have to pay €225 (tax of €200 + stamp duty €25) by tax stamps.

If you submit your application after the deadline, except in cases of force majeure or presentation of a valid visa, you will have to pay a visa fee for regularization of €180.

You must pay this visa fee by tax stamps.

You want to work as a self-employed person (trader, craftsman, industrialist, professional) in France

You must apply for renewal of your certificate of residence within 2 months before it ends.

Certificate Request

You must apply for your certificate of residence at the prefecture (or sub-prefecture) of your residence.

If your file is complete, you will receive a receipt awaiting the response of the prefecture.

Who shall I contact

Warning  

It is not possible to carry out the procedures in some sub-prefectures. Find out more on your prefecture's website.

Documents to be provided
  • Your long-stay visa
  • Your passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
  • Extract of birth certificate with filiation or 1 full copy of birth certificate
  • If you are married: marriage certificate
  • If you have children: Birth certificates of your children with filiation
  • Medical certificate issued by theOfii: titleContent, with exceptions
  • Proof of residence less than 3 months old
  • 3 identity photos
  • Proof of registration of the company or registration with a professional body or in the trade register, or membership of the social security scheme of self-employed persons
  • Authorization to pursue a regulated profession or registration in the relevant order

While waiting for your case to be processed, you will receive a receipt.

Cost

You have to pay €225 (tax of €200 + stamp duty €25) by tax stamps.

If you submit your application after the deadline, except in cases of force majeure or presentation of a valid visa, you will have to pay a visa fee for regularization of €180.

You must pay this visa fee by tax stamps.

You want to temporarily work in France as an employed person with a particular employer

You must apply for renewal of your certificate of residence within 2 months before it ends.

Certificate Request

You must apply for your certificate of residence at the prefecture (or sub-prefecture) of your residence.

If your file is complete, you will receive a receipt awaiting the response of the prefecture.

Who shall I contact

Warning  

It is not possible to carry out the procedures in some sub-prefectures. Find out more on your prefecture's website.

Documents to be provided
  • Your long-stay visa
  • Your passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
  • Extract of birth certificate with filiation or 1 full copy of birth certificate
  • If you are married: marriage certificate
  • If you have children: Birth certificates of your children with filiation
  • Medical certificate issued by theOfii: titleContent, with exceptions
  • Proof of residence less than 3 months old
  • 3 identity photos
  • Work Authorization

While waiting for your case to be processed, you will receive a receipt.

Cost

You have to pay €225 (tax of €200 + stamp duty €25) by tax stamps.

If you submit your application after the deadline, except in cases of force majeure or presentation of a valid visa, you will have to pay a visa fee for regularization of €180.

You must pay this visa fee by tax stamps.

You come to conduct research or provide university-level education in France

You must apply for renewal of your certificate of residence within 2 months before it ends.

Certificate Request

You must apply for your certificate of residence at the prefecture (or sub-prefecture) of your residence.

If your file is complete, you will receive a receipt awaiting the response of the prefecture.

Who shall I contact

Warning  

It is not possible to carry out the procedures in some sub-prefectures. Find out more on your prefecture's website.

Documents to be provided
  • Your long-stay visa
  • Your passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
  • Extract of birth certificate with filiation or 1 full copy of birth certificate
  • If you are married: marriage certificate
  • If you have children: Birth certificates of your children with filiation
  • Medical certificate issued by theOfii: titleContent, with exceptions
  • Proof of residence less than 3 months old
  • 3 identity photos
  • Host agreement signed with a public or private body with a research or teaching mission

While waiting for your case to be processed, you will receive a receipt.

Cost

You have to pay €225 (tax of €200 + stamp duty €25) by tax stamps.

If you submit your application after the deadline, except in cases of force majeure or presentation of a valid visa, you will have to pay a visa fee for regularization of €180.

You must pay this visa fee by tax stamps.

You come as a performer or author of literary or artistic work in France

You must apply for renewal of your certificate of residence within 2 months before it ends.

Certificate Request

You must apply for your certificate of residence at the prefecture (or sub-prefecture) of your residence.

If your file is complete, you will receive a receipt awaiting the response of the prefecture.

Who shall I contact

Warning  

It is not possible to carry out the procedures in some sub-prefectures. Find out more on your prefecture's website.

Documents to be provided
  • Your long-stay visa
  • Your passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
  • Extract of birth certificate with filiation or 1 full copy of birth certificate
  • If you are married: marriage certificate
  • If you have children: Birth certificates of your children with filiation
  • Medical certificate issued by theOfii: titleContent, with exceptions
  • Proof of residence less than 3 months old
  • 3 identity photos
  • If you are an employee, work authorization
  • If you are not an employee, contract referred to by the Regional Directorate for Cultural Affairs

While waiting for your case to be processed, you will receive a receipt.

Cost

You have to pay €225 (tax of €200 + stamp duty €25) by tax stamps.

If you submit your application after the deadline, except in cases of force majeure or presentation of a valid visa, you will have to pay a visa fee for regularization of €180.

You must pay this visa fee by tax stamps.

You're a student

Certificate Request

You must request the renewal of your residence certificate on the Internet, at the earliest 4 months and at the latest 2 months before the end of validity of your residence document (visa or title).

Apply for a student residence permit

Documents to be provided
  • Certificate of residence
  • Passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
  • Extract of birth certificate with filiation (or full copy of birth certificate)
  • If you are married: marriage certificate
  • If you have children: Birth certificates of your children with filiation
  • Proof of residence less than 3 months old
  • 3 identity photos
  • Proof of sufficient means of subsistence: bank certificates of regular transfer or sufficient credit balance and, in the case of resources provided by a third party, an attestation on the honor of payment of the sums enabling the required amount to be reached, pay slips. Fellows must provide a certificate from the awarding organization indicating the amount and duration of the award.
  • Certificate of pre-enrollment or enrollment in a French educational institution
Cost

You have to pay €75 (stamp duty of €25 + tax €50) by tax stamps.

Proof of payment of stamp duty and tax is requested when the card is handed over.

If you submit your application after the deadline, except in cases of force majeure or presentation of a valid visa, you will have to pay a visa fee for regularization of €180.

You must pay this visa fee by tax stamps.

You're an intern

Certificate Request

You must apply to the prefecture (or sub-prefecture) of your residence for the renewal of your residence certificate, at the latest 2 months before the end of its validity.

Who shall I contact

Warning  

It is not possible to carry out the procedures in some sub-prefectures. Find out more on your prefecture's website.

Documents to be provided
  • Certificate of residence
  • Passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
  • Extract of birth certificate with filiation (or full copy of birth certificate)
  • If you are married: marriage certificate
  • If you have children: Birth certificates of your children with filiation
  • Proof of residence less than 3 months old
  • 3 identity photos
  • Proof of sufficient means of subsistence: bank certificates of regular transfer or sufficient credit balance and, in the case of resources provided by a third party, an attestation on the honor of payment of the sums enabling the required amount to be reached, pay slips. Fellows must provide a certificate from the awarding organization indicating the amount and duration of the award.
  • Certificate or traineeship agreement
Cost

You have to pay €75 (stamp duty of €25 + tax €50) by tax stamps.

Proof of payment of stamp duty and tax is requested when the card is handed over.

If you submit your application after the deadline, except in cases of force majeure or presentation of a valid visa, you will have to pay a visa fee for regularization of €180.

You must pay this visa fee by tax stamps.

You're a visitor

Certificate Request

You must request the renewal of your residence certificate on the Internet, at the earliest 4 months and at the latest 2 months before the end of validity of your residence document (visa or title).

Apply online for a residence permit, a change of situation, a travel document, an application for naturalization

Documents to be provided
  • Long-stay visa
  • Passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
  • Extract of birth certificate with filiation (or full copy of birth certificate)
  • If you are married: marriage certificate
  • If you have children: Birth certificates of your children with filiation
  • Medical certificate issued by theOfii: titleContent with exceptions
  • Proof of residence less than 3 months old
  • 3 identity photos
  • Declaration on the honor of non-polygamy in France
  • Proof of sufficient means of subsistence up to an annual amount equal to €16,784.32 (bank certificates, guarantees of creditworthy persons, pension security for pensioners...). These documents must be translated into French.
  • If taken over by a third party: documents proving sufficient resources of the guarantor (income tax notice, pay slips...) + certificate of financial assumption and identity card of the guarantor
  • Certificate on the honor, handwritten, of not exercising any professional activity in France
Cost

You have to pay €225 (tax of €200 + stamp duty €25) by tax stamps.

If you submit your application after the deadline, except in cases of force majeure or presentation of a valid visa, you will have to pay a visa fee for regularization of €180.

You must pay this visa fee by tax stamps.

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