10-year residence certificate - Algerian national
Verified 01 October 2024 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
If you are an Algerian national, an adult and wish to reside in France, you must hold a residence permit. You can get a 10-year residency certificate under conditions. For example, if you have family ties or if you have been legally resident in France for several years. The certificate allows you to work. It can be given to you in 1er residence permit or after one or more 1-year residence certificates have been issued. We present you with the information you need to know.
1st application
The regulations vary depending on your situation:
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You're married to a Frenchman
You must meet all of the following conditions:
- Be in regular stay in France
- Being married for at least 1 year
- Your husband must have retained French nationality
- Your community of life must be effective
- If your marriage was celebrated abroad, it must have been recorded in the French civil registry.
Certificate Request
You must submit your application on the Internet.
The request can be made at the following website:
When you apply for a residence permit on the Internet, you immediately get a dematerialized certificate deposit.
Documents to be provided
- Passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
- Birth certificate
- Proof of residence under 6 months
- Valid visa or certificate of residence
- Proof of marriage for more than 1 year: marriage certificate
- Proof of French nationality of the spouse(s) (passport, national identity card or certificate of French nationality)
- Supporting documents for community of life
- Declaration on the honor of no polygamy in France
- e-photo : enter the code of the e-photo (provided by the photographer or the approved cabin on the photo board). If you don't have an e-photo yet, you can locate a digital photo and signature service.
Find the contact details of authorized photographers and approved cabins
- Optional: signed copy of the contract of commitment to respect the principles of the Republic
Medical examination
The 1re the issue of a residence certificate is subject to a compulsory medical examination. You are summoned by the management of theOfii: titleContent from your home.
The medical examination shall be carried out by a doctor of the Ofii or approved by the Ofii.
Cost
The 10-year certificate of residence is issued for free.
Certificate Delivery
The card is given to you by the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your home.
Period of validity of the certificate
Your 10-year residency certificate is no longer valid if you are absent more than 3 consecutive years from France. There is an exception if you get the agreement of the administration to extend that absence.
You're a child of a Frenchman
You must meet the following conditions:
- Be under 21 or be dependent on your French parent
- Be in regular stay in France.
Certificate Request
You must submit your application for a certificate of residence via the Internet:
When you apply for a residence permit on the Internet, you immediately get a dematerialized certificate deposit.
Documents to be provided
- Passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
- Birth certificate
- Proof of residence under 6 months
- Birth certificate with filiation
- Proof of French nationality of the parent (passport, national identity card or certificate of French nationality)
- If you are an adult in France: visa or valid residence card
- If you entered France as a minor: visa and school certificates since entering France
- If you are more than 21 years old: proof of support by the French parent
- e-photo : enter the code of the e-photo (provided by the photographer or the approved cabin on the photo board). If you don't have an e-photo yet, you can locate a digital photo and signature service.
Find the contact details of authorized photographers and approved cabins
- Optional: signed copy of the contract of commitment to respect the principles of the Republic
Medical examination
The 1re the issue of a residence certificate is subject to a compulsory medical examination. You are summoned by the management of theOfii: titleContent from your home.
The medical examination shall be carried out by a doctor of the Ofii or approved by the Ofii.
Cost
The 10-year certificate of residence is issued for free.
Certificate Delivery
The card is given to you by the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your home.
Period of validity
Your 10-year residency certificate is no longer valid if you are absent more than 3 consecutive years from France. There is an exception if you get the agreement of the administration to extend that absence.
You are the ascendant of a Frenchman or ascendant of his/her spouse
Person of origin (parent, grandparent, great-grandparent...)
You must meet the following conditions:
- Dependency on your French descendant (child, grandchild) or spouse
- Be in regular stay in France.
Certificate Request
You must submit your application for a certificate of residence via the Internet:
When you apply for a residence permit on the Internet, you immediately get a dematerialized certificate deposit.
Documents to be provided
- Passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
- Birth certificate
- Proof of residence under 6 months
- Valid visa or certificate of residence
- Proof of family connection (birth certificate of your child with filiation)
- Proof of French nationality of your child (passport, national identity card or certificate of French nationality)
- Proof of your child's care: Proof of your lack of resources and of your child's sufficient resources to care for you
- e-photo : enter the code of the e-photo (provided by the photographer or the approved cabin on the photo board). If you don't have an e-photo yet, you can locate a digital photo and signature service.
Find the contact details of authorized photographers and approved cabins
- Optional: signed copy of the contract of commitment to respect the principles of the Republic
Medical examination
The 1re the issue of a residence certificate is subject to a compulsory medical examination. You are summoned by the management of theOfii: titleContent from your home.
The medical examination shall be carried out by a doctor of the Ofii or approved by the Ofii.
Cost
The 10-year certificate of residence is issued for free.
Certificate Delivery
The card is given to you by the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your home.
Period of validity of the certificate
Your 10-year residency certificate is no longer valid if you are absent more than 3 consecutive years from France. There is an exception if you get the agreement of the administration to extend that absence.
You are the mother or father of a minor French child residing in France
You must exercise, even partially, parental authority with respect to your child or to provide for your child.
The 10-year certificate will be issued to you at the end of your 1-year certificate.
Certificate Request
You must submit your application for a certificate of residence on the Internet.
The request can be made at the following website:
When you apply for a residence permit on the Internet, you immediately get a dematerialized certificate deposit.
Documents to be provided
- Passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
- Birth certificate
- Proof of residence under 6 months
- 1-year certificate of residence
- Proof of French nationality of the child (passport, national identity card or certificate of French nationality)
- Proof of the child's residence in France (school or nursery certificate)
- Proof of exercise of parental authority or of your actual contribution to the needs of the child
- e-photo : enter the code of the e-photo (provided by the photographer or the approved cabin on the photo board). If you don't have an e-photo yet, you can locate a digital photo and signature service.
Find the contact details of authorized photographers and approved cabins
- Optional: signed copy of the contract of commitment to respect the principles of the Republic
Cost
The 10-year certificate of residence is issued for free.
Certificate Delivery
The card is given to you by the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your home.
Period of validity of the certificate
Your 10-year residency certificate is no longer valid if you are absent more than 3 consecutive years from France. There is an exception if you get the agreement of the administration to extend that absence.
You are the spouse of an Algerian with a 10-year certificate who entered France through family reunification
You must have a long-stay visa.
Card Request
You must submit your application on the Internet.
The request can be made at the following website:
When you apply for a residence permit on the Internet, you immediately get a dematerialized certificate deposit.
Documents to be provided
- Passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
- Birth certificate
- Proof of residence under 6 months
- Long-stay family reunification visa
- 10-year residency certificate of the joined foreigner
- Medical certificate of theOfii: titleContent to be delivered at the time of issue of the certificate
- Declaration on the honor of no polygamy in France
- Supporting documents for community of life
- e-photo : enter the code of the e-photo (provided by the photographer or the approved cabin on the photo board). If you don't have an e-photo yet, you can locate a digital photo and signature service.
Find the contact details of authorized photographers and approved cabins
- Optional: signed copy of the contract of commitment to respect the principles of the Republic
Medical examination
The 1re the issue of a residence certificate is subject to a compulsory medical examination. You are summoned by the management of theOfii: titleContent from your home.
The medical examination shall be carried out by a doctor of the Ofii or approved by the Ofii.
Cost
The 10-year certificate of residence is issued for free.
Certificate Delivery
The card is given to you by the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your home.
Period of validity
Your 10-year residency certificate is no longer valid if you are absent more than 3 consecutive years from France. There is an exception if you get the agreement of the administration to extend that absence.
You are an adult child of an Algerian who has a 10-year certificate and who entered France through family reunification
You must have a long-stay visa.
Card Request
The request can be made at the following website:
When you apply for a residence permit on the Internet, you immediately get a dematerialized certificate deposit.
Documents to be provided
- Passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
- Birth certificate
- Proof of residence under 6 months
- Long-stay family reunification visa
- 10-year residency certificate of the joined foreigner
- Medical certificate of theOfii: titleContent to be delivered at the time of issue of the certificate
- Declaration on the honor of no polygamy in France
- e-photo : enter the code of the e-photo (provided by the photographer or the approved cabin on the photo board). If you don't have an e-photo yet, you can locate a digital photo and signature service.
Find the contact details of authorized photographers and approved cabins
- Optional: signed copy of the contract of commitment to respect the principles of the Republic
Medical examination
The 1re the issue of a residence certificate is subject to a compulsory medical examination. You are summoned by the management of theOfii: titleContent from your home.
The medical examination shall be carried out by a doctor of the Ofii or approved by the Ofii.
Cost
The 10-year certificate of residence is issued for free.
Certificate Delivery
The card is given to you by the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your home.
Period of validity of the certificate
Your 10-year residency certificate is no longer valid if you are absent more than 3 consecutive years of France (unless the administration agrees to an extension of this absence).
Accident at work You are receiving an annuity from an occupational health or illness
You must meet all of the following conditions:
- Your permanent disability rate is at least 20%
- Your pension is paid by a French organization
- You're in regular stay and you have a long-stay visa.
Certificate Request
You must submit your application for a certificate of residence to the prefecture (or sub-prefecture) of your residence.
If your file is complete, you will receive a receipt awaiting the response of the prefecture.
Warning
It is not possible to carry out the procedures in some sub-prefectures. Find out more on your prefecture's website.
Documents to be provided
- Passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
- Birth certificate
- Proof of residence under 6 months
- 3 identity photos
- Valid visa or certificate of residence
- Accident at work Proof of receipt of an income from an occupational disease or at least 20%
- Optional: signed copy of the contract of commitment to respect the principles of the Republic
Medical examination
The 1re the issue of a residence certificate is subject to a compulsory medical examination. You are summoned by the management of theOfii: titleContent from your home.
The medical examination shall be carried out by a doctor of the Ofii or approved by the Ofii.
Cost
The 10-year certificate of residence is issued for free.
Certificate Delivery
The card is given to you by the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your residence (depending on the place where your application is filed).
Period of validity of the certificate
Your 10-year residency certificate is no longer valid if you are absent more than 3 consecutive years from France. There is an exception if you get the agreement of the administration to extend that absence.
Accident at work You are entitled to an Algerian beneficiary of a death pension for
You must meet these 2 conditions:
- Your pension is paid by a French organization
- You are legally resident and you're holding a long-stay visa.
Certificate Request
You must submit your application for a certificate of residence to the prefecture (or sub-prefecture) of your residence.
If your file is complete, you will receive a receipt awaiting the response of the prefecture.
Warning
It is not possible to carry out the procedures in some sub-prefectures. Find out more on your prefecture's website.
Documents to be provided
- Passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
- Birth certificate
- Proof of residence under 6 months
- 3 identity photos
- Valid visa or certificate of residence
- Accident at work Proof of receipt of an annuity from an occupational disease or
- Optional: signed copy of the contract of commitment to respect the principles of the Republic
Medical examination
The 1re the issue of a residence certificate is subject to a compulsory medical examination. You are summoned by the management of theOfii: titleContent from your home.
The medical examination shall be carried out by a doctor of the Ofii or approved by the Ofii.
Cost
The 10-year certificate of residence is issued for free.
Certificate Delivery
The card is given to you by the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your residence (depending on the place where your application is filed).
Period of validity of the certificate
Your 10-year residency certificate is no longer valid if you are absent more than 3 consecutive years from France. There is an exception if you get the agreement of the administration to extend that absence.
You have usually resided in France since the age of 10
You justify usually residing in France at the latest since the age of 10 years.
Certificate Request
You must submit your application for a certificate of residence to the prefecture (or sub-prefecture) of your residence.
If your file is complete, you will receive a receipt awaiting the response of the prefecture.
Warning
It is not possible to carry out the procedures in some sub-prefectures. Find out more on your prefecture's website.
Documents to be provided
- Passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
- Birth certificate
- Proof of residence under 6 months
- 3 identity photos
- Proof of habitual presence in France since the age of 10 (school certificates, school slips, pay slips, etc.)
- Optional: signed copy of the contract of commitment to respect the principles of the Republic
Medical examination
The 1re the issue of a residence certificate is subject to a compulsory medical examination. You are summoned by the management of theOfii: titleContent from your home.
The medical examination shall be carried out by a doctor of the Ofii or approved by the Ofii.
Cost
The 10-year certificate of residence is issued for free.
Certificate Delivery
The card is given to you by the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your residence (depending on the place where your application is filed).
Period of validity of the certificate
Your 10-year residency certificate is no longer valid if you are absent more than 3 consecutive years from France. There is an exception if you get the agreement of the administration to extend that absence.
You have resided regularly in France for more than 10 years
You must not have held a certificate of residence mention during this period student.
Certificate Request
You must submit your application for a certificate of residence to the prefecture (or sub-prefecture) of your residence.
If your file is complete, you will receive a receipt awaiting the response of the prefecture.
Warning
It is not possible to carry out the procedures in some sub-prefectures. Find out more on your prefecture's website.
Documents to be provided
- Passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
- Birth certificate
- Proof of residence under 6 months
- 3 identity photos
- Proof of legal residence during the 10 years preceding the application
- If you have a "student" certificate: copies of the certificate(s) other than the "student" mention obtained during the 10 years before your application
- Optional: signed copy of the contract of commitment to respect the principles of the Republic
Medical examination
The 1re the issue of a residence certificate is subject to a compulsory medical examination. You are summoned by the management of theOfii: titleContent from your home.
The medical examination shall be carried out by a doctor of the Ofii or approved by the Ofii.
Cost
The 10-year certificate of residence is issued for free.
Certificate Delivery
The card is given to you by the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your residence (depending on the place where your application is filed).
Period of validity of the certificate
Your 10-year residency certificate is no longer valid if you are absent more than 3 consecutive years from France. There is an exception if you get the agreement of the administration to extend that absence.
You have resided for 5 years with a certificate of residence "private and family life"
Your certificate of residence must be marked "private and family life".
Certificate Request
You must submit your application for a certificate of residence to the prefecture (or sub-prefecture) of your residence.
If your file is complete, you will receive a receipt awaiting the response of the prefecture.
Warning
It is not possible to carry out the procedures in some sub-prefectures. Find out more on your prefecture's website.
Documents to be provided
- Passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
- Birth certificate
- Proof of residence under 6 months
- 3 identity photos
- Proof of residence for the 5 years preceding your application: copies of the 5 residence certificates ‘private and family life’
- Optional: signed copy of the contract of commitment to respect the principles of the Republic
Medical examination
The 1re the issue of a residence certificate is subject to a compulsory medical examination. You are summoned by the management of theOfii: titleContent from your home.
The medical examination shall be carried out by a doctor of the Ofii or approved by the Ofii.
Cost
The 10-year certificate of residence is issued for free.
Certificate Delivery
The card is given to you by the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your residence (depending on the place where your application is filed).
Period of validity of the certificate
Your 10-year residency certificate is no longer valid if you are absent more than 3 consecutive years from France. There is an exception if you get the agreement of the administration to extend that absence.
You have been residing for 3 years with a 1-year certificate of residence
Your stay in France must be legal and uninterrupted.
You can get a 10-year certificate by decision of the prefect. That is, he can grant or deny you the title.
In making its decision, it takes into account in particular your livelihood (professional or not) and the justifications for your intention to set up a permanent establishment in France.
Certificate Request
You must submit your application for a certificate of residence to the prefecture (or sub-prefecture) of your residence.
If your file is complete, you will receive a receipt awaiting the response of the prefecture.
Warning
It is not possible to carry out the procedures in some sub-prefectures. Find out more on your prefecture's website.
Documents to be provided
- Passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
- Birth certificate
- Proof of residence under 6 months
- 3 identity photos
- Proof of 3 years of regular and continuous stay in France
- Livelihood Proofs from the last 3 years
Medical examination
The 1re the issue of a residence certificate is subject to a compulsory medical examination. You are summoned by the management of theOfii: titleContent from your home.
The medical examination shall be carried out by a doctor of the Ofii or approved by the Ofii.
Cost
The 10-year certificate of residence is issued for free.
Certificate Delivery
The card is given to you by the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your residence (depending on the place where your application is filed).
Period of validity of the certificate
Your 10-year residency certificate is no longer valid if you are absent more than 3 consecutive years from France. There is an exception if you get the agreement of the administration to extend that absence.
Renewal
Certificate Request
You must submit your card application on the Internet as soon as possible 4 months and at the latest 2 months, before the expiry of your residence document:
Documents to be provided
You must submit the following documents:
- 10-year residency certificate due
- Passport (pages concerning civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
- Proof of residence under 6 months
- e-photo : enter the code of the e-photo (provided by the photographer or the approved cabin on the photo board). If you don't have an e-photo yet, you can locate a digital photo and signature service.
- Optional: signed copy of the contract of commitment to respect the principles of the Republic
Cost
The renewal of the certificate of residence is free.
However, if you file your application out of time, except in the case of force majeure or presentation of a valid visa, you will have to pay a visa fee for regularization of €180.
You must pay this visa fee by tax stamps.
Who can help me?
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