France - Family & Partner - Family Members of EU Nationals
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.