Applying for Carte de Sejour (Residency Permit) in France

By GlobalNomad - Posted on

28 November 2011

If I originally came to France on a short-stay visa, and now have a job offer, can I apply for a carte de sejour?

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As far as I know, you have to have entered the country on a long-stay visa (Type D) in odrer to apply for a carte de sejour. So, I think that means you'll have to head back to your home country and then do the application process from there.

I found this page helpful if you need more info: Visa for Fance.

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