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A ten-year EU long-term resident card for non-EU nationals after five years of continuous legal residence in France. It grants the right to reside in other EU member states for stays over three months without a long-stay visa.
Non-EU nationals with five years of continuous legal residence in France.
Our licensed advisors assess your eligibility, build a strategy to strengthen your application, and manage the process end to end, so you submit a complete, competitive application with confidence.
People in temporary or limited categories, such as students, are generally excluded, as are those whose residence is not stable and continuous.
You generally need at least five years of continuous, legal residence in France with qualifying permits before you can apply.
Yes. You must show stable and sufficient resources, broadly at least the SMIC, and provide proof of health insurance coverage.
Applicants under 65 generally need French at B1 level and must pass a civic exam, and all applicants sign a commitment to respect the principles of the Republic.
Yes. The status can be lost if you live outside France for six consecutive years, or outside the EU for three or more consecutive years.
It's a ten-year EU long-term resident card for non-EU nationals after five years of continuous legal residence in France. It grants the right to reside in other EU member states for stays over three months without a long-stay visa.
The card is valid for 10 years, is renewable, and authorises you to work in France.
