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France Permanent Residency from Dubai, UAE

Long-term French residency after a qualifying period of legal stay.

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Processing time
Assessed at the prefecture once you meet the residence requirement
Indicative cost
Residence-card taxes apply; verify current figures before applying
Family
Spouse & children included
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Dubai / UAE

Long-term resident card (Carte de résident)

The Long-term resident card (Carte de résident) is one of the routes UAE residents use to reach France. This page sets out who the route is for, the eligibility criteria, the documents you will need, indicative costs and timelines, and the step-by-step process, so you can decide whether it fits your situation before you commit.

Long-term French residency after a qualifying period of legal stay. If you are applying from Dubai or anywhere in the Emirates, The Migration Station can assess your profile honestly and prepare a complete, well-evidenced application.

Who the France Permanent Residency is for

Skilled professionals in the UAE who want to settle permanently in France

Families looking for long-term security, schooling and healthcare

Applicants who meet the points, language and experience thresholds

France Permanent Residency: eligibility requirements

  • Generally several years of continuous legal residence in France
  • Evidence of stable resources and integration, including French-language ability
  • A clean immigration and criminal record
  • A valid passport and a clean immigration and character record
  • Qualifications and work experience relevant to France's economic needs
  • Proof of language ability where required (English and/or French)
  • A qualifying points score or eligible category under the relevant programme

Documents usually needed

Valid passport and recent passport photographs
UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copies
Completed application forms for the chosen route
Educational certificates with credential assessment where required
Employment reference letters, contracts and payslips
Language test results (e.g. IELTS, PTE, CELPIP or French)
Police clearance certificates from relevant countries
Proof of settlement funds and bank statements

Exact requirements depend on your route and are confirmed at your assessment.

Benefits of the France Permanent Residency

Key advantage

A ten-year card that is renewable

Key advantage

A step towards French, and therefore EU, citizenship

Live permanently

Full rights to live, work and study anywhere in France, with no employer or location restrictions.

Path to citizenship

Permanent residency is your route to French citizenship and a stronger passport over time.

Family included

Bring your spouse and dependent children, with rights to live, work and study in France.

The France Permanent Residency process, step by step

  1. 1

    Free eligibility assessment

    We evaluate your profile against every France pr route and confirm the strongest, most realistic pathway for you.

  2. 2

    Strategy & document checklist

    Your case manager maps out the route, timeline and exact documents you need, tailored to your situation.

  3. 3

    Preparation & evidence

    We help you gather, organise and verify your evidence so your file is complete, consistent and compliant.

  4. 4

    Application & submission

    We complete and lodge your application, then track its progress and respond to any requests from the authorities.

  5. 5

    Decision & relocation

    On approval we support your biometrics, landing and first steps settling into France.

France Permanent Residency: frequently asked questions

The ten-year carte de résident generally requires several years of continuous legal residence, along with stable income and French-language ability. Talent Passport holders and their families can build towards it, and we plan the timeline with you.

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