Family Members of EU Nationals

France

Type of Solution: Family & Partner

Further Details:

The non-EU spouse and children under 21 of an EU citizen in France are entitled to live and work in the country but require a residence permit (Carte de Séjour). These rights extended to dependent parents too, but the requirements to demonstrate dependency are complex (seek information from the French Embassy before departure).
Application for residency must be made at the Préfecture, within two months of entry in to France. A receipt (récépissé) is issued on application and a residency permit with the right to work (CE membre de famille, toutes activités professionnelles) is sent within six months of application. The permit is valid for up to five years; it must be renewed at least two months before the expiry date. It is issued at no cost.