GETTING YOUR FRENCH RESIDENCE PERMIT

When you apply for your residence permit, you must first gather a certain number of documents, as well as their sworn translations in order to be valid for the French administration system.

You will also need to purchase your tax stamp, take your photos according to the required standards and book an appointment on a dedicated platform. 

When you go to the Préfecture on the big day, you will need to speak French to the officers who will be receiving you at the counters, after waiting outside (bring gloves or an umbrella, depending on the weather) and then in the Préfecture’s waiting room.

If you are not very comfortable speaking in French, it is strongly recommended that you bring a certified interpreter to accompany you and facilitate this process. The administrative environment can be quite nerve-wracking as it is, so avoiding any language barriers will give you one less thing to worry about!

You will then receive a temporary receipt (récépissé), and your residence permit card (carte de séjour) will be given to you later on. Thus, you will have to be patient and go back to collect the permanent residence permit upon receiving a notification to do so.

We will assist you throughout the process, whether with obtaining translations, with filling out forms or by going with you to the Préfecture, and in whichever language is needed. Simply send us an email at: info@davrontranslations.com to tell us about your request, or call us at 09 74 59 20 87.