If you are in an irregular situation, you can apply to be admitted if humanitarian considerations or exceptional grounds exist.

You must provide proof of any of the following:

• Private and family life (length of stay in France, private and family ties, children attending school in France, victims of violence, etc.)
• Work (length of stay and employment in France)
• Outstanding talent or community service (cultural, sports, community, civic or economic).

One temporary residence card private and family life or a temporary worker/employee residence permit may be issued to you.

You must not be a threat to public ordernor live in a situation of polygamy in France.

You must also commit to respect the principles of the Republic

You must submit your application for a residence permit to the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your residence.

The list of documents to be provided is given to you according to your personal situation.

These are regularizations on a case-by-case basis. The prefect has a discretionary power, that is to say that it is up to him to grant you or not the stay in France, depending on the elements of your file.

No visa is required.

If you have resided in France for more than 10 years, the prefect must refer the residence permit to the committee for an opinion if he intends not to issue you the residence permit. This request for an opinion is accompanied by the necessary documents to examine your file, including your proof of residence for more than 10 years in France.

If you are admitted to the stay, a card of 1 year duration is issued.