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Foreigner in France: can I be self-employed “auto-entrepreneur” ?

Do you have the right to create an auto-entrepreneur status (self-employed) as a foreigner who wants to work in France? If so, under what conditions? What if you are a student? The answers to these questions depend mainly on your residence permit. Let’s take a closer look at the different […]


Foreign parents of French children – how to become resident?

Parents of a French child automatically benefit from a residence permit. They are among the categories of people against whom an Obligation to Leave the Territory (OQTF) decision cannot be executed. Despite this, the proof to be provided to obtain the residence permit as the parent of a French child […]

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The change from Student Visa to Freelance

A foreign national holding a student residence permit may apply for the change of student visa status to entrepreneur visa. In reality, strictly speaking, there is no longer a residence permit bearing the mention “trader”. The residence permit that allows the exercise of an independent activity, in a company or […]


Get Strategic Help on French Immigration

If you are looking for detailed immigration assistance, we recommend that you start with a Strategy Session on French Immigration Law during a videoconference. You can book a consultation on French immigration law by completing the form below. We will let you know what realistic options you have in achieving […]

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What should do a British person to stay in France after Brexit

The withdrawal agreement, entered into force on1 February 2020, contains specific provisions for the right of residence of certain British citizens. Thus, British nationals and members of their families who resided in France before December 31, 2020, retain their acquired rights as European citizens. Under the Withdrawal Agreement, you will […]


Issuance of family reunification visas: the judge bucks French government

Seized by several associations about the Issuance of family reunification visas: the judge bucks the French government by suspending the interruption decided by the Government. The summary judge of the Council of State suspended the Government’s decision to interrupt, because of the covid-19 epidemic, the issuance of family reunification visas […]


THE EMPLOYEE STATUS CHANGE PROCEDURE

The employee status change procedure concerns foreign nationals who hold a valid residence permit in France and who wish to obtain employee status. The “employee” status change procedure does not only concern students, even if it is the latter who are most often affected by this procedure. It is established case law that the […]


How to Entry and Stay in France ?

You wish to come to France to travel, study, visit your family or to settle there… To be able to return regularly to France, supporting documents will be required at the French border. Depending on your nationality and the length of your stay, you may need a visa to enter […]

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COMING TO FRANCE

For the purpose of coming to France, a visa will allow you to enter the French territory. This document is issued by the French consular authorities in the foreign national’s country of residence in the form of a sticker affixed to a passport. It authorizes the holder to enter the […]