France•EuropeFamily Reunification - Spouse/Partner 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
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/partners of foreign nationals or French citizens resident in France.
The family reunification visa allows spouses of foreign nationals or French citizens resident in France to join their partner. Requires proof of marriage and financial support.
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Requirements
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Language
French
Basic
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid for entire stay
Marriage certificate
Certified copy, officially translated
Civil status documents
Birth certificate, divorce decrees if applicable
Medical exam
Health examination upon arrival
OptionalSponsor Documents
Residence proof
Document showing residence in France
Income proof
Salary slips, employment contract
Housing proof
Lease or ownership of adequate housing
Sponsorship letter
Commitment to support spouse
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Advantages
- Reunites married couples
- Path to long-term residency
- Multi-year permit available
- Can lead to permanent residence
- Straightforward process once relationship established
Considerations
- Requires existing marriage/civil union
- Sponsoring partner must have sufficient income
- Housing requirements strict
- Processing can take several months
- Financial dependency requirements
Application Process
Establish relationship
Marriage or civil union with resident in France
Family sponsorship
Spouse in France initiates family reunification
Financial proof
Sufficient income to support family
Housing proof
Adequate accommodation for couple
Apply for visa
Submit at French consulate
Pay fee
EUR 99 visa fee
Await decision
4-12 weeks
Validate visa
Online within 3 months
Application Forms
Family Reunification Visa Application
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