David Montagne
In 2021, nearly 271,000 residence permits were issued. A residence permit allows foreigners to enter and stay in France on a regular basis for more than three months. It is issued by the prefects of each department. It is granted according to the situation of each foreigner.
Residence permits allow you to stay permanently and legally in France. In 2021, nearly 271,000 residence permits were issued. But what are these residence permits for? A residence permit allows foreigners to enter and stay in France on a regular basis for more than three months. It is issued by the prefects of each department. Nationals of the European Union and Switzerland are exempt from residence permits. It is granted according to the situation of each foreigner for family reasons, to come to work in France or for various humanitarian reasons. For students, for family reasons, to come to work in France or for various humanitarian reasons.
Compulsory to have your residence permit in case of control
The most common version is the temporary residence permit, which concerns students, for example. It is valid for four to twelve months. These residence permits can be renewed for a maximum of four years. Algerian nationals or retired foreigners benefit from a ten-year resident card. The residence permit, in any case, is obligatory if the foreigner is controlled. Without this title, he is considered to be in an irregular situation and a deportation may be ordered.