Sustaining Your French Journey: A Proactive Guide to Residence Permit Renewal

Meticulous preparation of the application dossier is fundamental. While specific requirements are contingent upon the category of the permit being renewed, a standard set of documents is generally required.

General Documents (Applicable to All Categories):

• Valid Passport: Original and copies of all relevant pages (identity, visa, entry/exit stamps).
• Current Residence Permit: The original VLS-TS with OFII validation or the current titre de séjour card, along with a copy.
• Proof of Address: A recent document (less than 3 months old), such as a utility bill (facture d’électricité, de gaz), rental agreement (quittance de loyer), or accommodation certificate (attestation d’hébergement).
• Identity Photographs: Recent, e-photo format compliant with French administrative standards.
• Proof of Financial Resources: Documents demonstrating stable and sufficient income, such as recent bank statements, pay slips (bulletins de paie), or pension statements.
• Proof of Health Insurance: An attestation de droits from the French Social Security (CPAM) and, if applicable, proof of complementary health insurance (mutuelle).

Status-Specific Documents:

• For Students: Proof of enrollment for the upcoming academic year, previous academic transcripts, and a student certificate.
• For Salaried Employees: Recent pay slips (typically the last three), a current employment contract (contrat de travail), and often an employer’s attestation (attestation d’employeur). A change of employer may necessitate additional documentation.
• For Visitors: A renewed signed commitment of non-employment in France, alongside updated and comprehensive proof of sufficient and independent financial resources.
• For Family Members: Updated civil status documents (marriage or birth certificates) proving the continuation of family ties and proof of the primary resident’s legal status.