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Residence and Work permit in France

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My wife got a job offer in France and decided to take it. Of course I wanna go with her and now have some questions concerning permits in France.
How can I get a work permit??
And do I automatically get a residence permit, too, if my wife is working there??

Would be thankful for any advice!!

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  • posted by  in France forum 

    Yep, enough information so far!
    Thanks!
    Jense

  • posted by  in France forum 

    On submitting all documents, you will receive a receipt acknowledging an application for a resident's permit. This acts as the document legalizing your temporary stay in France until you get your permit (or not). The whole process take from between a week to a few months.

    Hope that's enough information ;)
    Charlotte

  • posted by  in France forum 

    Hi Charlotte, thanks for your reply!
    Does anybody know how long the whole application process will take??

    Jense

  • posted by  in France forum 

    Hello Jens!
    Maybe this will help you:

    Residency in France for EU and non-EU Citizens - Carte de Séjour French Residence Permit
    If you stay in France for over three months and you are not an EU citizen - if you are American, Canadian, Australian, South African or from elsewhere outside the EU - you will need a titre de sejour residency permit. Here's how.

    The right of a person to live and work in France depends on their citizenship as follows:

    1. Non-European Union Citizens: A Carte de Séjour, also known as a Titre de Séjour, is a residence permit required by French law for any non-European Union citizen staying in France for a period longer than
    1. three months, if a vistor has a short stay visa (visa court séjour) or
    2. six months, if a visitor has a long-stay visa (visa de long séjour)
    2. European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) Citizens: All EU citizens from the original accession countries, and EEA citizens and their family members have the right to live and work in France and do not require a work or residence permit.

    Note: The non-EU/EEA spouse and dependent family members of an EU citizen in France are entitled to the same rights as an EU citizen to live in France, however within two months of arrival in the country they must apply for a residence permit (Carte de Séjour) and will not be entitled to all rights afforded EU/EEA citizens in France. "Family members" are parents, and children under 21 years of both the EU citizen or their non-EU spouse.

    3. New EU Accession countries: Citizens of the new EU member states may live in France but there are limitations on the sectors in which they may be employed. These rulings apply for seven years from the point of the new member country's accession to the EU. This relates to citizens of Bulgaria, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Rumania, Slovenia, Slovakia and the Czech Republic.
    For full details: Click here (in French)

    EU Member-State Citizens Moving to France

    Any EU or EEA citizen moving to France must carry a valid passport or Identity Document (ID). After three months they are required to declare themselves as resident, this is not the same as applying for a work or residence permit, which is not required for EU and EEA citizens from original accession countries.
    Registration of EU citizens moving to France
    The following rules affecting the registration (enregistrement des citoyens européens) of newly arrived EU citizens in France will shortly be introduced (and it appears some départements are already putting them into effect - please consult the Mairie to find out if registration is expected in your area).

    If registration is required:

    * Report to the Mairie of the commune of residence (take proof of ID and address) within three months of arrival in France
    * The visit is recorded and a "receipt" (attestation d'enregistrement) is issued immediately
    * Making application for a residence permit (titre/carte de séjour) is allowed but is optional

    Note: Registration is to become obligatory; foreigners not registering with their Town Hall (Mairie) may be fined.
    EU-national family members
    Family members are children under 21 years and parents. EU children and parents of EU citizens who are settling in France must also have valid ID, or children must appear on a parent's passport. Each family member will also need to be registered with the Mairie within three months of arrival.

    Bye, Charlotte

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