FranceImmigration & ResidencyRegulatory changes detected in official sources — tracked continuously by GovToDate's monitoring.
Last detection: 28 September 2026
What changes: The service-public.gouv.fr fact sheet on work permits for non-European foreign employees was updated on June 18, 2026. It clarifies the situations where a work permit is required and the information to be aware of, while excluding Algerian nationals.
What changes: This order amends the order of April 20, 2022, which set the list of residence permits. The modifications concern articles R. 300-1 and R. 300-2 of the construction and housing code, potentially in relation to residence permits.
What changes: This decree amends the code of entry and stay of foreigners and the right of asylum. It adapts the provisions of this code to the European Pact on Migration and Asylum, thereby impacting immigration and asylum law regulations in France.
What changes: The submission of student visa applications on the France-Visas application will be facilitated by digitizing supporting documents. Starting August 1, 2026, applications must include proof of financial resources amounting to a minimum of 877.50 euros per month, following the increase of this threshold for long-stay student visas.
What changes: The amount of taxes requested from foreigners for obtaining residence permits has been increased. This measure takes effect from May 1st.
What changes: Decree No. 2026-526 of June 22, 2026, sets the resource level that a third-country national must prove to be admitted for residence in France at 47% of the SMIC.
What changes: Foreign nationals arriving in France with a long-stay visa equivalent to a residence permit (VLS-TS) must validate this visa and pay an associated tax within three months of their arrival. This is a mandatory step for those who have been granted this type of visa.
What changes: International students planning to study in France must obtain either a long-stay visa or a specific residence permit that aligns with their academic pursuits. This is a prerequisite for legal stay and study in the country.
What changes: Individuals requiring a visa to enter French territory for a stay longer than three months must submit their application to the French embassy, consulate, or consular district in their country of residence at least two months prior to their planned arrival. This timeframe is crucial due to varying processing times.
What changes: A visa for a stay exceeding three months, designated for 'private and family life' and issued to spouses of French nationals or foreign residents, can be revoked by the prefect. Revocation can occur if there is evidence of fraudulent acquisition of the visa, if the individual entered France for purposes other than those stated, or if their conduct disrupts public order.
What changes: Information regarding the process of validating a long-stay visa that serves as a residence permit (VLS-TS) and the associated tax payment is available.
What changes: If your work contract is renewed or your stay in France is extended, you must renew your residence permit. This renewal should be initiated between two and four months before your current permit expires.
What changes: Information on the status, residence permit, and travel document for individuals granted subsidiary protection in France.
What changes: Details concerning the long-stay visa and residence permit requirements for foreign students in France are outlined.
What changes: Guidance and procedures for foreign students applying for a residence permit in France are provided.
What changes: This regulation concerns individuals granted subsidiary protection in France, detailing their status, the requirements for obtaining a residence permit, and the process for acquiring a travel document.
What changes: This regulation provides information for foreign students on obtaining a long-stay visa or a residence permit for their studies in France. It details the necessary steps and conditions.
What changes: Foreign students in France must apply for a student residence permit to legally reside in the country for study purposes. The process involves specific procedures and documentation.
What changes: Foreign nationals entering France with a long-stay visa equivalent to a residence permit (VLS-TS) must validate it online and pay a tax. This process is required to formalize their stay and obtain the status of a resident.
What changes: Foreign students intending to study in France must obtain either a long-stay visa or a residence permit. This regulation outlines the requirements and procedures for these immigration documents.
What changes: The amount of taxes required via a fiscal stamp for obtaining a residence permit will be increased starting May 1, 2026. This change is part of the finance law.
What changes: Starting January 1, 2026, the issuance of initial multi-year residence permits will be contingent upon successfully passing a civic exam. This requirement is stipulated by Article 20 of the law.
What changes: The cost of the fiscal stamp required for obtaining or renewing residence permits will increase. This measure aims to adjust the fees associated with administrative procedures for foreigners residing in France.
What changes: The legal instruments forming the Pact on Migration and Asylum will become applicable. This pact aims to reform the EU's asylum and migration system, including measures related to border procedures, screening, and solidarity among member states.
What changes: The European Commission has proposed a regulation to create a European Talent Pool. This initiative aims to facilitate legal migration and address acute and structural labor and skills shortages faced by EU employers, particularly SMEs, by promoting fair conditions in national labor markets and making the EU an attractive destination for talent.
What changes: Directive (EU) 2024/1233 aims to streamline professional migration procedures for third-country nationals to the EU and establish a common set of rights for third-country workers legally residing in a Member State. It establishes a single application procedure for a single permit authorizing third-country nationals to reside and work in a Member State.
What changes: The legal instruments forming the Pact on Migration and Asylum will become applicable starting from mid-2026. This pact aims to reform the EU's migration and asylum system.
What changes: This directive establishes a single application procedure for a permit that allows third-country nationals to reside and work in an EU Member State. It also sets a common set of rights for third-country workers who legally reside in a Member State.
What changes: The Entry-Exit System (EES) is now in service. This system records the entry and exit of non-EU travelers, calculating the duration of their authorized short stay. It aims to enhance border security.
What changes: Foreign nationals can now validate their long-stay visa equivalent to a residence permit (VLS-TS) directly online. This is part of the state's modernization efforts.
What changes: Starting January 1, 2026, passing the civic exam will be a mandatory requirement for obtaining a multi-year residence permit. This measure is part of the immigration policy.
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