Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
When dealing with
l'administration
(the bureaucracy),
adhere strictly to the rules. If a form says to bring three black-
and-white photos of a certain size, do not diverge from the
requirements. Never lose your temper, be sarcastic, or raise
your voice, even if you believe you are right about something
and the
fonctionnaire
(bureaucrat) is wrong. This won't help
you in your quest.
Carte de Résident
As mentioned, EU nationals have the right to live and work
in France. If you have any doubts about your own status,
check with the French Embassy in your country (http://www.
info-france-usa.org/spip.php?article569). .
Non EU-nationals, however, must first have the
carte de
séjour
to reside in France, and after five consecutive renewals,
may apply for the carte de resident. This is more complicated
and lengthy than it sounds. Those who have been employed
one way or another [
salarié ou vie privée
] might get the carte
fairly quickly, but even then they must make more than
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