Permanent Resident Card (Carte de Résident Permanent)
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Permanent Resident Card (Carte de Résident Permanent)
Permanent Resident Card (Carte de Résident Permanent)
France · Work
What it is
The French permanent resident card, for a holder of a resident card that is reaching expiry.
Key facts
- Category
- Work
- Duration
- Valid for up to 10 years, renewable.
- Processing time
- See the French consulate or prefecture.
- Maximum validity
- 10 years
- Extendable
- Yes
- Path to permanent residence
- Direct route
- How to apply
- Online
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Fees
- Application fee (300 EUR tax + 50 EUR stamp duty, paid by timbres fiscaux; pr)
- EUR 350
- Application fee (surcharge (droit de visa de regularisation) if application f)
- EUR 180
Key requirements
- Hold a resident card reaching its expiry date
- Continue to meet the residence conditions
Working on this visa
The card allows continued residence in France and authorises work.
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 3 August 2026.