Who this guide is for

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Foreigners who have held a residence permit for at least 18 months
Families providing for the arrival of the spouse and children under the age of 18
People who set up a file for OFII and the prefecture

To be prepared in advance

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Current residence permit and 12 month proof of resources
Decent and adequate housing justification (generally 22–28 m² for a couple + ~10 m² per person plus)
Marriage and birth certificates with apostille and sworn translation
Spouse and children's rooms for the VLS-TS at the Consulate upon agreement

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1Check the 18 months of residence in France with a valid title (service-public.fr, F11166).
2Control your income: the RSA and some aids do not count; the threshold depends on the size of the home.
3Prepare the accommodation: the town hall checks that it is decent and sufficient.
4Submit the file to OFII — via ANEF or on paper. Free deposit.
5Decision of the prefecture within 6 months. If you agree, the relatives ask for a VLS-TS at the consulate.
6After arrival, validation of the VLS-TS on ANEF within 3 months.

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Deposit before 18 months of residence.
Believing that parents can come — single spouses and children under the age of 18.
Forget apostille and sworn translation.
Forget the validation of the VLS-TS after entering France.

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The conditions depend on the type of title and the department. Indicative information Check on service-public.fr and with OFII.

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