Renewing a residence permit is an important step for foreigners residing in France. To ensure that your procedures go smoothly, it is essential to know the paperwork to provide. In this article, we present the list of documents required to renew your residence permit and answer all your questions about the process.

Renewal request form

The first necessary document is the residence permit renewal application form. You can download this form from the official French government website or collect it from your prefecture.

Proof of identity

Provide proof of identity, such as:

  • Valid passport with visa or stamp of the date of entry into France
  • Full copy of the birth certificate with filiation or extract of birth certificate with filiation, translated into French and legalized or apostilled if necessary
  • National identity card, if applicable

Proof of address

Recent proof of address is essential to renew your residence permit. Here are some examples of accepted documents:

  • Electricity, gas, water or landline telephone bill
  • Rent receipt or certificate from the host accompanied by a copy of their identity document
  • Title deed or rental contract

Proof of resources

You will also have to prove that you have sufficient resources to live in France. The documents to provide depend on your professional situation:

  • Salary slips or employment contract for employees
  • Kbis extract or statutes for entrepreneurs
  • Tax notices or income declarations for self-employed workers
  • Certificate of payment of pensions or social benefits for retirees

Specific documents depending on your situation

Depending on your status and the type of residence permit you wish to renew, specific documents may be required, such as:

  • School certificate for students
  • Certificate of training or registration at an establishment for trainees
  • Employment contract, employment or mission certificate for temporary workers
  • Jproof of marriage or PACS for spouses of French people or foreigners holding a residence permit
  • Birth certificate of children for foreign parents of a French child

Identity photos

Don’t forget to include recent ID photos that comply with current standards (format, background, facial expression, etc.).

Current residence permit

Also provide a copy of your current residence permit, as well as the original when submitting your application.

To renew your residence permit, it is crucial to gather all the necessary documents in advance. Once your file is complete, go to the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your place of residence to submit your application. Keep in mind that processing times may vary depending on prefectures and times of year. It is therefore advisable to start your procedures well before your current residence permit expires.

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