France permanent residence
1 current source-backed permanent residence pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-07-16
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent residence route | Applicants generally need five years of regular and uninterrupted residence in France, adequate resources, health coverage and republican integration; the permanent-resident card authorizes work in France. | 2026-07-16 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent residence route | Application fee (residence card, term residence first issue) | 350 EUR | Official source |
| Permanent residence route | Application fee (residence card, term residence valid permit) | 250 EUR | Official source |
| Permanent residence route | Application fee (residence card, residence) | 350 EUR | Official source |
| Permanent residence route | Processing time (standard, legal maximum) | 4 months | Official source |
| Permanent residence route | Years of residence required (general) | 5 years | Official source |
| Permanent residence route | Language level required | B1 (French) | Official source |
| Permanent residence route | Money to show | 1,867.02 EUR | Official source |
| Permanent residence route | Where to apply | in the country | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Permanent residence route | The exact page limits the statement to the EU long-term resident card issued in France and separately describes the five-year residence, resources, insurance, accommodation and integration requirements. | Official source |
| Permanent residence route | The French Service-Public page states that an EU long-term resident card issued in France authorises the holder to work. | Official source |