France•EuropeFamily of Foreign National Residing in France
At a Glance
Processing Time
180-540 days
Application Fee
99 EUR
Stay Duration
Up to 12 months
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Long-stay visa for spouses and dependents of foreign nationals already resident in France (work permit/residence permit holders).
This visa category is for family members of foreign nationals who already hold residence permits or work permits in France. It enables family reunification outside formal family reunification procedures.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Education
none or higher
Professional
Experience
18 months of legal residence in France (12 months for Algerian nationals)+ years
Language
N/A
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid for entire period
Family documents
Marriage, birth, relationship certificates
Dependents documents
For children or dependents
Sponsor Documents
Residence permit
Work permit or residence card
Income proof
Employment contract and salary slips
Housing proof
Adequate accommodation proof
Sponsorship letter
Commitment to support family
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Advantages
- Reunites families already separated
- Multi-year permit options
- Path to long-term residency
- Relatively straightforward for established families
- Can lead to permanent residence
Considerations
- Requires sponsor already in France
- Income requirements strict
- Processing takes several weeks
- Housing must be adequate
- Financial dependency relationship
Application Process
Family in France
Sponsor must have residence in France
Initiate sponsorship
Family member initiates process
Housing proof
Adequate accommodation for family
Financial proof
Sufficient income for support
Apply for visa
Submit at French consulate
Pay fee
EUR 99 visa fee
Await decision
4-8 weeks
Validate visa
Online within 3 months
Application Forms
Family Reunification Visa Application
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