France•EuropeFamily Reunification - Children/Dependents Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
~365 days
Application Fee
99 EUR
Stay Duration
Up to 12 months
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
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 children and dependent family members joining parents or guardians in France.
This visa allows children and dependent family members to join parents or guardians who are already resident in France. Parents must demonstrate ability to provide adequate housing and financial support.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Language
French
Basic
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AT, BE, BG, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, IS, LI, NO, CH, ML, NE, BF
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
For each child
Birth certificate
Certified copy, officially translated
Parental consent
If only one parent sponsored, from both parents
Medical exam
Health examination upon arrival
OptionalSponsor Documents
Residence proof
Document showing residence in France
Income proof
Sufficient income for family support
Housing proof
Adequate accommodation for children
Sponsorship letter
Commitment to support children
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Advantages
- Family reunification
- Path to long-term residency
- Multi-year permit available
- Can lead to permanent residence
- Children can access French education
Considerations
- Age restricted (under 21)
- Parents must have sufficient income
- Housing requirements strict
- Processing can take several months
- Financial dependency requirements
Application Process
Establish relationship
Prove parent-child relationship
Parent sponsorship
Parent in France initiates reunification
Housing proof
Adequate accommodation for family
Financial proof
Sufficient income to support children
Apply for visa
Submit at French consulate
Pay fee
EUR 99 per child visa fee
Await decision
4-12 weeks
Validate visa
Online within 3 months
Application Forms
Family Reunification Visa Application
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