Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
who want to stay more than three months in France must,
however, request immigration status in accordance to their
situation in France. In order to work, they must also have
the
carte de s
é
jour
.
All non-EU citizens who want to stay in France for more
than three consecutive months must obtain one of the
six types of
cartes de séjour
currently issued; these are
determined by the status of the person and the purpose of
the sojourn.
The first step is to apply for the
visa de long séjour
(long-stay visa), which must be obtained before departure
for France, at the French consulate with jurisdiction over
your place of residence. Addresses and information on
requirements can be found on their websites (see French
Embassies below). The French government requires
the application to be made from your own country of
citizenship unless you reside in a different country.
Processing the visa may take more than two months and
some documents must be translated into French by a
consulate-approved translator (
traducteur assermenté
). It
is rarely possible for a non-EU citizen to enter France as
a tourist and then change status. (For student permits,
see pages 173-174.)
Some Helpful Websites
City of Paris
http://paris.fr. In the English version, click on “Guide for
Foreign Residents” for current, helpful information.
Préfecture de Police
http://www.prefecture-police-paris.interieur.gouv.fr. Keep
track of regulations, news of changes in the city, etc. Some
in English. For personal information, you will need to go
in person to the Préfecture.
Link between administration and residents:
http://www.service-public.fr/langue/english. Understand
some of the legalities and obligations of living in France.
Government website with information for people coming
to or investing in France.
http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/
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