France•EuropeFamily of French National Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
~30 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 French nationals.
This visa category is for spouses and dependents of French nationals. It provides a pathway to residence and has streamlined procedures compared to other family reunification categories.
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Requirements
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
case_by_case
Language
French
Basic
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AD, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, DZ, EE, ES, FI, FR, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid for duration
Marriage certificate
Certified copy, officially translated
Civil status documents
Birth certificate, divorces if applicable
Sponsor Documents
Proof of French nationality
Passport or French ID card
Residence proof
Address in France
Housing proof
Adequate accommodation
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Advantages
- Fast pathway to residence
- Relatively straightforward process
- Can lead to permanent residency
- Family can reunite
- Access to family benefits
Considerations
- Requires marriage/civil union
- Housing requirement must be adequate
- Processing takes 4-8 weeks
- Dependent on sponsoring French national
Application Process
Establish relationship
Marriage or civil union with French national
French sponsor
French national initiates process
Housing proof
Adequate accommodation
Apply for visa
Submit at French consulate
Pay fee
EUR 99 visa fee
Await decision
4-8 weeks
Enter France
With family of French national visa
Apply for residence
Within 3 months of arrival, apply for residence permit
Application Forms
Family of French National Visa Application
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