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Residence permit of France

Residence permit of France "Visiteur"!!!!

To obtain a French residence permit, the main purpose of stay, such as employment or study, is of primary importance. Financial stability, health insurance and suitable housing are very important factors, and some categories of residence permit may require knowledge of the French language. Meeting certain criteria, such as receiving a job offer or enrolling in a French educational institution, is a requirement. One of the key benefits is the improved quality of life in France. As a resident, you have access to various social benefits and services, such as healthcare and education, that help improve your standard of living. Another advantage of obtaining a residence permit in France is the freedom to work, study and travel within the Schengen area without the need for a visa. This opens up employment or educational opportunities and allows you to explore and experience the different cultures and languages of Europe.

Migration to France has the following positive aspects:

  • convenient geographical location - a flight from Russia or other CIS countries will take only a few hours;
  • an extensive list of immigration programs to France for different categories of applicants;
  • the opportunity to obtain permanent residence after 5 years of permanent residence in the country, and after another 5 - citizenship;
  • improved financial situation - the minimum wage in France is EUR 1,539.42;
  • the opportunity to bring a business to the pan-European market.

Gives the right to permanent residence in France, but does not give the right to do business or be employed in France.

To extend this residence permit for the 2nd and subsequent years, there is no minimum period for residence in France, unlike many other countries.

Children can attend French public schools free of charge (payment is taken only for lunches if the child has lunch at school, and an after-school group - in the region of 100-200 euros per child per month).
It is issued for 12 months with the right of subsequent extension in France.

It is renewed each time for 12 months.
The renewal fee is 269 euros per person.

Conditions for obtaining (and extending) residence permit "Visiteur":

The presence of real estate in the property or in a long-term lease
(it is also possible to stay with someone for free, if this fact can be documented - as part of our consultations, we will help to make and collect the necessary documents)

Availability of financial resources at the rate of 1208 euros per month per person

Minor children before applying for a visa must be enrolled in a school

Medical insurance for permanent residents in France
(600-1000 euros for 12 months, depending on the company and the amount of coverage)

If the child leaves for France with one parent, then the second parent must give a notarized consent to the child's departure for permanent residence in France

The process of registration (permit) Visiteur!!!:

Renting or buying property in France

Enrollment of minors in the school of their place of residence in France

Collection and preparation of other documents

Submission of documents for a visa to the nearest visa center of France in the country of residence

Obtaining a visa, entry into France

Visa activation (filling in the online form), payment of the fee

Passing a mandatory medical examination

Submission of a dossier for the exchange of a driver's license (usually by mail)

Obtaining a circulation card for a child (permit for children, issued for 5 years)

Opening a bank account in France

Submission of a dossier for a carte vitale (by mail, online or in person)

Submission of a dossier for the extension of a residence permit. For the 10th month of validity of the visa in the prefecture of the place of residence

Getting a carte de s.jour for the 2nd year

Escort and other expenses:

  1. rent or purchase of real estate (when renting, you should be prepared for the fact that they will ask for a deposit equivalent to 6-12 months of rent, plus you will need to regularly pay rent in accordance with the contract
  2. analysis of the applicant's profile, recommendations on the list of documents for successful completion of the visa process, filling out forms, preparation of motivation letters and other documents in French, assistance in activating a visa after entering France, consultations on passing a mandatory medical examination
  3. visa fees and fees - 350 euros per person
  4. medical insurance for residents of France - 600-1000 euros per person
  5. official translations of documents - from 15 euros per page of a notarized translation in the country of residence of the Applicant and from 35 euros per page of a translation made in Russia by a court translator in France, as a rule, is not recognized, therefore except for a visa, it will not be useful for anything else)
  6. preparation of a dossier for the exchange of a driver's license - 450 euros per person
  7. obtaining a circulation card (DCEM) per child – 750 euros per person
  8. assistance in obtaining a social security number - from 750 euros per person (this is optional, but it will help, in particular, not to buy commercial insurance when extending a residence permit for the 2nd and subsequent years)
  9. enrollment of children in school - from 500 euros per child
  10. search for rent of 1-3 room apartments (1-2 bedrooms), from 3,500 euros, including 2,500 euros in advance and 1,000 euros upon conclusion of a lease agreement between the applicant and the owner. The cost of our services for finding a larger apartment and houses - on request.
Not included services: official fees, cost of translations and apostilles, cost of health insurance, services for finding real estate and enrolling children in school, obtaining a social security number, obtaining circulating cards for children, .carte vitale., accompaniment with interpretation.
If you have any questions regarding obtaining a residence permit (permit), permanent residence (permanent residence) or French citizenship, as well as tax residency, we recommend that you contact our experts for help.

Processing time: from 4/5 months

Cost of support: from 45,000 euros


Cost of support for obtaining a French residence permit:

  • 45,000 euros per applicant;
  • 80,000 euros for spouse and applicant;
  • 100,000 euros for the applicant’s spouse and one child;
  • 120,000 euros for the applicant’s spouse and two children;
  • 30,000 for each additional family member.

We will be happy to advise you