France•EuropeUp to 4 months
350 EUR
10 years (renewable)
Yes
Not Required
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Permanent-equivalent residence for non-EU nationals who have legally resided in an EU country for 5+ years.
The EU Long-Term Residence Permit (carte de résident de longue durée-UE) is a French residence card for non-EU nationals who have lived legally in France for at least five continuous years. It grants near-permanent status independent of any specific employer, with full rights to work and change jobs freely.
The card is valid for 10 years and renewable. Holders must maintain income at or above the SMIC (€1,823.03/month gross), carry health insurance, pass a B1 French test, and pass a civic exam. The €350 fee (€300 tax + €50 stamp duty) is paid at the ANEF portal or prefecture; processing takes up to 4 months.
This visa is ideal for long-settled non-EU residents in France who want stable, permanent-equivalent status with full work rights and EU-wide mobility without employer lock-in.
Tax | 300 EUR |
Stamp duty | 50 EUR |
Continuous legal residence in France for at least five years (with specific eligible permits)
Stable and sufficient financial resources to support oneself (at least equal to the SMIC, i.e., €1,823.03 gross monthly)
Affiliation with the French social security/health insurance system
Evidence of integration into French society (including B1-level French language proficiency and passing the civic exam)
Compliance with the Republican Integration Contract
No threat to public order or national security
Education
none or higher
Min. Income
21,876 EUR/yr
Valid passport
Proof of five years of continuous legal residence (e.g., previous residence permits)
Proof of stable income (tax returns, payslips, or employment contracts over the last 5 years)
Proof of health insurance coverage
Certificate of French language proficiency (B1 level or higher)
Certificate of passing the civic exam
Proof of address (utility bills, rental agreement)
Signed Republican Integration Contract
Birth certificate and/or marriage certificate (if applicable)
| Application Steps | Check eligibility: Ensure 5 years of continuous legal residence in France, stable resources, health … | service-public.gouv.fr |
| Fee Breakdown | Tax: 300 EUR; Stamp duty: 50 EUR | service-public.gouv.fr |
| Fees | EUR 350 | service-public.gouv.fr |
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| Job Offer Required | false | service-public.gouv.fr |
| Application Portal | https://administration-etrangers-en-france.interieur.gouv.fr/ | administration-etrangers-en-france.interieur.gouv.fr |
| Official Info | https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F17359 | service-public.gouv.fr |
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