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10-Year Resident Card Visa

The Carte de Résident (10-year resident card) provides long-term residence rights in France, renewable indefinitely. Eligibility after 5 years of continuous legal residence with valid permits. MAJOR 2026 CHANGES: B1 French proficiency required (increased from A2), plus mandatory civic exam. Provides unrestricted work rights and near-permanent status. Can be obtained earlier through certain pathways: spouse of French citizen (3 years), parent of French child, or refugee status. Allows unlimited travel within Schengen area.

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Processing Time

3-6 months

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Cost

€225 residence card fee + €25 stamp duty

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Duration

10 years, renewable

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Work Rights

Unrestricted employment rights

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Renewability

Automatically renewable if conditions met

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 15 years continuous legal residence (shorter for some categories)
  • 2B1 French language proficiency (2026 requirement)
  • 3Pass civic exam
  • 4Stable income
  • 5Integration into French society
  • 6No threats to public order

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