Retired Person Residence Card (Retraité)
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Retired Person Residence Card (Retraité)
Retired Person Residence Card (Retraité)
France · Retirement
What it is
French residence card marked "retraité" (retired) or spouse of a retired person, which lets the holder enter France at any time. For former residents of France drawing a French pension.
Key facts
- Category
- Retirement
- 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
- Dependants
- No
- Work allowance
- 0 hours per week
- How to apply
- Mixed
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 (droit de timbre, timbres fiscaux (no visa needed for this ca)
- EUR 50
- Application fee (renewal, same 50 EUR droit de timbre)
- EUR 50
- Application fee (late renewal filing only (droit de visa de régularisation), )
- EUR 180
Key requirements
- Retired, or the spouse of a retired person
- Previously resided in France
- Draw a pension from a French scheme
Working on this visa
No work allowed in France on this card.
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 3 August 2026.