Coming to France

Coming to France needs preparation and strategy before applying to a visa.


Humanitarian Visa for France: Who Qualifies and How to Apply

In an increasingly unstable global context, many individuals and families seek protection in Europe. France, as a country committed to human rights, offers limited legal pathways for individuals facing serious danger, often referred to as humanitarian visas. However, contrary to popular belief, there is no standard “humanitarian visa” category in […]

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SIS Alert

How to have a France SIS Alert removal

The Schengen Information System ban of entry or stay is called SIS ALERT. It is a file in which people can be registered when a decision of non-return, prohibition of residence or non-admission has been taken against them.


French Residence Permit 2026 – New Mandatory Civic Examination

As from 1 January 2026, foreign nationals applying for a French multi-year residence permit or a resident card will be required to pass a mandatory civic examination before submitting their application.

This reform, introduced by the Law of 26 January 2024 on immigration control and integration, significantly affects non-EU nationals seeking long-term residence in France.

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Immigration: a more demanding integration process from 2026

The legal framework for immigration in France is undergoing significant changes with the publication of the decree of October 10, 2025. Effective January 1, 2026, this decree introduces stricter requirements for obtaining a multi-year residence permit (excluding the “Talent Passport”), a resident card, and for access to French citizenship.


A residence permit for health professionals

The French Government intends to create a residence permit for Health Professionals willing to work and come to France with their family. The government wishes the creation of a new residence permit intended for health professionals, in order to attract foreign doctors in particular and thus “meet the need for recruitment” in […]

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Is speaking French mandatory to get a French residence permit?

The first thing to master if you want to live or reside in a foreign country is its language! France, which grants French nationality to more than 100,000 foreigners a year, has required mastery of the French language from all applicants for long-term residence and naturalization. France thus requires a […]