Spouse of scientist Initial application SPOUSE OF SCIENTIST (‘PASSEPORT TALENT FAMILLE’ long stay visa marked ‘R311...’) – LESS THAN 1 YEAR STAY You must obtain the validation of your VISA within the 3 months after your arrival in France on the official website 'FOREIGN NATIONALS IN FRANCE': click here You will need : A valid email address The information appearing on your visa Your date of entry in France Your residential address in France Your payment card in order to pay online the tax for residence permit delivery (other payment methods available on the website) Careful :If you don’t complete this process within the 3 months after your arrival in France, you will be considered as illegal on the territory, therefore you won’t be allowed to enter the Schengen area again. For any question regarding this process :0806 001 620This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. The visa together with the attestation you get after the registration process acts as your residence permit.Warning: You must apply for the renewal of your residence permit two months prior to the expiry date of your VISA : see below Register online to our EURAXESS Occitanie-Est platform and benefit from our assistance for free during your whole stay in France. REGISTER NOW SPOUSE OF SCIENTIST (‘PASSEPORT TALENT FAMILLE’ long stay visa marked ‘L313...’) – MORE THAN 1 YEAR STAY/ALGERIAN RESEARCHERS’ SPOUSES You must send an initial application for a residence permit as soon as you arrive in France, by following the steps indicated below.The Welcome Office for International Students & Researchers team (SAIEC) is here to answer your questions and help you through your application, upon appointment.> Contact : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. STEP 1: Registration Register to our EURAXESS Occitanie-Est online platform in order to benefit from our free assistance in all your formalities: https://www.fnak.fr/inscription/?cci=0 STEP 2: Build your application > List of required documentsAdditional Documents : > Evidences of address> Accommodation and financial support statement STEP 3: ONLINE APPLICATION Connect to the dedicated platform: > 'FOREIGN NATIONALS IN FRANCE' WEBSITE > CAMPUS FRANCE VIDEO TUTORIAL STEP 4: Validation of your application After submitting your documents online, an attestation called 'confirmation de dépôt' is sent to you be email. You can find it in your personal space online on the application website too. Don’t forget to complete your application online if you have some documents missing. STEP 5: Favourable decision As soon as Préfecture validates your application, a notification is sent to you by email and an attestation called “attestation de prolongation d'instruction d'une demande de titre de séjour” (= récépissé) is available online. STEP 6: residence permit withdrawal When your card is ready, you will receive a message from Préfecture, asking you to collect it and pay the tax there. Warning: You must apply for the renewal of your residence permit two months prior to your VISA expiry expiry date : see the "EXTENSION OF RESIDENCE" part below Extension of residence Procedures Your VISA or your residence permit is about to end and you want to extend your stay in France? Your status depends on your spouse, if he/she is able to apply for renewal him/herself, then: You must submit a 'renewal' application (spouse of researcher) by following the steps indicated below. The Welcome Office for International Students & Researchers team (SAIEC) is here to answer your questions and help you through your application, upon appointment.> Contact : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. STEP 1: Registration Register to our EURAXESS Occitanie-Est online platform in order to benefit from our free assistance in all your formalities: https://www.fnak.fr/inscription/?cci=0 STEP 2: Build your application > List of required documentsAdditional Documents : > Evidences of address> Accommodation and financial support statement STEP 3: ONLINE APPLICATION Connect to the dedicated platform: > 'FOREIGN NATIONALS IN FRANCE' WEBSITE > CAMPUS FRANCE VIDEO TUTORIAL STEP 4: Validation of your application After submitting your documents online, an attestation called 'confirmation de dépôt' is sent to you be email. You can find it in your personal space online on the application website too. Don’t forget to complete your application online if you have some documents missing. STEP 5: Favourable decision As soon as Préfecture validates your application, a notification is sent to you by email and an attestation called “attestation de prolongation d'instruction d'une demande de titre de séjour” (= récépissé) is available online. STEP 6: residence permit withdrawal When your card is ready, you will receive a message from Préfecture, asking you to collect it and pay the tax there. The validity dates of your residence permit correspond with the validity dates of your spouse's residence permit Need Help ?Register online to our EURAXESS Occitanie-Est platform and benefit from our assistance for free during your whole stay in France REGISTER NOW
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