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Family Reunification Visa (Regroupement Familial)

Complete visa assistance and MEA Apostille for family members of French residents. All certificates must be apostilled and translated to French.

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Duration

Aligned with the sponsor's Titre de Séjour validity.

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Permit Scope

Enables family members to live and study legally in France.

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MEA Legalisation

Apostille & document translation

"Bring your family members to live with you in France under legal residency."

task_altCore Eligibility Criteria

  • check_circleOFII approved letter/certificate (Office Français de l'Immigration et de l'Intégration).
  • check_circleSponsor Titre de Séjour (residency card) photocopy.
  • check_circleSponsor full passport photocopy.
  • check_circleOriginal Marriage Certificate - Apostille valid within 3 months.
  • check_circleOriginal Birth Certificate (for children) - Apostille valid within 3 months.
  • check_circlePassport Office PCC - valid for 6 months (Apostille valid within 3 months).
  • check_circleMedical Certificate of Good Health - with Hague Apostille.
  • check_circleApplicant's full passport photocopy.
  • check_circlePassport size photos with 80% face coverage and white background.

fact_checkComprehensive Document Checklist

Check all mandatory papers required for submission at the France Embassy / Consulate.

1. General Identity & Application Papers

  • checkOFII approved clearance document copy.
  • checkApplicant's full passport photocopy.
  • checkPassport-size photographs (80% face coverage, white background).
  • checkSponsor Titre de Séjour photocopy.
  • checkSponsor passport photocopy.

2. Critical Certificates & Translation Requirements

Original Marriage Certificate
Apostille Req.Translation

Original certificate with Hague Apostille issued within the last 3 months, and Certified Translation.

Original Birth Certificate
Apostille Req.Translation

For children under 18, with Hague Apostille and Certified Translation.

Passport Office PCC (Police Clearance)
Apostille Req.Translation

PCC valid for 6 months, and Hague Apostille issued within the last 3 months, with Certified Translation.

Medical Certificate
Apostille Req.Translation

Health certificate with Hague Apostille and Certified Translation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common inquiries regarding France Family Visa application requirements.

Do I need Certified Translations to French?

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Yes. Any certificate (Marriage, PCC, Medical) submitted for a French visa must be translated to French by a translator certified by the French Courts (Traducteur Assermenté). We provide complete certified Certified Translations recognized by the French Embassy and consulates.

What is the OFII approval for family visas?

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The sponsor residing in France must file a family reunification application with the Office Français de l'Immigration et de l'Intégration (OFII). Once OFII approves and issues the authorization certificate, you can apply for the visa.

Does France require Apostille on PCC?

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Yes. For long-stay residency visas, the PCC must be apostilled in the country of origin and subsequently translated to French.