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Guide for foreign scientists coming to France
The administrative formalities required of a foreign scientist to come to France have been greatly simplified by the law of 11 May 1998 and the creation of a "scientist" category. To date, some of the details regarding the application of this law have not been worked out and a few application forms need to be written, but the overall administrative steps that should be taken are known. You will find a description of these formalities in this guide.
This guide is intended to be as practical as possible. Therefore, we would be very grateful if you could let us know of any difficulties you encounter with all the administrative formalities, and of any other suggestions to improve this guide, so that we can better help you.
WARNING!
The current version of the guide of formalities does not include the changes recently introduced by the following legal texts:
An updated version of the guide will soon be available on this site. In the meantime, you are kindly invited to take note also of the above-mentioned texts before their integration into the guide.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
III - Consular formalities
A - The different types of visas
B - Applying for a consular visa
C - The appointment with the French consulate
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IV - In France : The first steps to take
A - Confirm your arrival
B - The residence permit
C - Submitting a residence permit application
D - Application for a residence permit with a visa waiver : provisions for free intra-Community movement under the 12 October 2005 European Directive
E - Medical examination and OFII fees
F - Collecting the residence permit
G - Renewal of the récépissé for the residence permit application
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V - In France : Extending your stay
A - Extending the validity of the short-stay visa
B - Renewing the temporary residence permit
C - Renewal of a residence permit, accompanied by a request for a change of status
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VI - Other formalities
A - Travel outside France : the prefectorial return visa
B - Family and close relative visitors
C - Changes of address and civil status on the residence permit
D - Loss or theft of the temporary residence permit
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Appendix 1
List of accredited institutions authorized to host foreign researchers holding a "scientist" temporary residence permit
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Appendix 2
Hosting agreement form for a foreign researcher or teacher
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Appendix 4
Countries that signed the European Economic Area agreement
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Appendix 5
Nationals of the following countries do not require a visa for a stay up to 3 months
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Appendix 6
Fees requested by the préfectures and Agence Nationale pour l’Accueil des Etrangers et des Migrations (ANAEM) for a carte de séjour "Scientifique" ("Scientist's residence permit)
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Appendix 8
Headquarters and regional offices of the Agence Nationale pour l’Accueil des Etrangers et des Migrations (ANAEM) in France and overseas departments
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Appendix 9
Internal notice on the employment of foreign workers holding a « student » residence permit
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Administrative Formalities
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