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1 Practical sheet : Residency permit Please read the practical sheet on "Entry, stay and work procedures for International Researchers in France" issued by the Helpdesk to know if you need a residency permit and what kind of residency permit you may need. Feel free to contact us if you need assistance or more information. "Scientific" residency permit You must apply for a residency permit (carte de séjour) at the Préfecture de Maine-et-Loire, Bureau des Etrangers, Site Hanneloup, 7 bis rue Hanneloup, Angers) within two months of your arrival in France. We strongly suggest you to apply for it as soon as you arrive. Obtaining a residency permit may be a lengthy process. The Préfecture issues an application receipt which can be used for formalities in the meantime. 1. Filing an application (you will need): Form "Demande de titre de séjour en qualité de Scientifique (Application for a "scientific" residency permit) Form Vie privée et familiale (Family and private life) (with a copy of the identity card or passport or residency permit of the person with whom you are If you are staying in a Foyer or in a University residence : you need a certificate signed by the director If you are renting an apartment : you need the latest EDF bill, or a rental bill, or the rental agreement Family booklet or birth certificate Hosting Agreement (Convention d Accueil) Work contract with the University of Angers or grant certificate (If you do not have a work contract or a grant certificate: you must produce your latest salary slips or an updated bank certificate showing that your income is 850 a month or 10,000 a year as a minimum, or a letter from your employer in your home country certifying that you can provide for yourself during your stay in France) 4 ID photographs (3.5x4.5cm)

2 2. Application receipt : Obtaining a residency permit is subject to a medical check-up (expected delay = 1 to 3 months, or more). In the meantime, the Préfecture issues an application receipt which is valid for 3 months. Apply at the Préfecture for a receipt renewal in the event that you still have not been issued a residency permit 8 days before the receipt expires. You need the following : 1 ID photo Former receipt 3. Medical check-up : Obtaining a residency permit is subject to a medical check-up which is carried out at : OFII, 9 rue Bergère, Nantes. You are scheduled for an appointment by post. After the check-up, the OFII gives you a medical certificate and sends a copy of the certificate to the Préfecture de Maine-et-Loire. 4. Receiving your residency permit : Your residency permit is made available at the Préfecture. You are required to appear in person. You need the following : Application receipt The letter in which you were invited to come and collect the residency permit NB : OFII fiscal stamps A 340 OFII fiscal stamp is required to obtain a residency permit. Make sure the OFII fiscal stamp you buy is labeled "ANAEM" or "OMI". You may give the stamp to the OFII or to the Préfecture. The OFII fiscal stamps can be bought as indicated below. Don t forget to give the Helpdesk a copy of your residency permit application receipt and then a copy of your residency permit.

3 Residency permits for "Employees", or "Temporary workers", or "Visitors" You come from a foreign country (except Algeria) A long-stay visa can be used as a valid residency permit for up to one year in France : Here is the administrative process to follow : 1 - When you arrive in France, fill out the «Visa de long séjour - Demande d attestation OFII» form which was given to you by the French consulate or embassy in your home country when you applied for a visa. Send the form to the OFII, Direction Territoriale, 9 rue Bergère, Nantes, France. 2 - In return you will receive an OFII receipt which can be used as a temporary residency permit. You will be given an appointment for a medical check-up in Nantes. (Expected delay : 1 to 3 months, or more). 3 - Before the medical check-up : For an "employee" residency permit (titre de séjour salarié ), buy a 70 OFII fiscal stamp. Make sure the OFII stamp is labeled ANAEM or OMI. OFII fiscal stamps can be bought as indicated below. For a "visitor" residency permit (titre de séjour visiteur ), buy a 340 OFII fiscal stamp. Make sure the OFII stamp is labeled ANAEM or OMI. OFII fiscal stamps can be bought as indicated below. NB : For a "temporary worker" residency permit (titre de séjour travailleur temporaire ), no OFII stamp is required. 4 - Give the stamp to OFII at your medical check-up. OFII will then date-stamp your passport and the long-stay visa can be used as a residency permit. Don t forget to give the Helpdesk a copy of the OFII receipt, and then a copy of the page of your passport bearing the OFII date-stamp. Renewing your residency permit : After your visa expires, you are required to have a residency permit if you wish to stay in France. Apply for a residency permit renewal within two months before your visa expires at the Préfecture de Maine-et-Loire, Bureau des Etrangers, Site Hanneloup, 7 bis rue Hanneloup, Angers.

4 You come from Algeria Your long-stay visa cannot be used as a residency permit. You should apply for a carte de séjour. The administrative process is as follows : 1. Filing an application : Apply at the Préfecture de Maine-et-Loire, Bureau des Etrangers, Site Hanneloup, 7 bis rue Hanneloup, Angers. You need the following : For an "employee" residency permit (titre de séjour salarié ) you need: Form Demande de titre de séjour en qualité de salarié (application for an "employee" residency permit) (with a copy of the identity card or passport or residency permit of the person with whom you are If you are staying in a foyer or University residence : you need a certificate signed by the director If you are renting an apartment : you need the latest EDF bill, or a rental bill, or rental agreement Work contract 4 ID photographs (3.5x4.5cm) For a "temporary worker" residency permit (titre de séjour travailleur temporaire ) you need: Form Demande de titre de séjour en qualité de travailleur temporaire (application for a "temporary worker" residency permit (with a copy of the identity card or passport or residence permit of the person with whom you are If you are staying in a foyer or University residence: you need a certificate from the director If you are renting an apartment : you need the latest EDF bill or a rental bill or rental agreement Work contract 4 ID photos (3.5x4.5cm)

5 For a "visitor" residency permit (titre de séjour visiteur ) you need : Form Demande de titre de séjour en qualité de visiteur (Application for a "Visitor" residency permit) Form Vie privée et familiale (Family and private life) (with a copy of the identity card or passport or residence permit of the person with whom you are If you are staying in a Foyer or University residence : you need a certificate from the director If you are renting an apartment : you need the latest EDF bill, or a rental bill or rental agreement Family booklet or birth certificate Proof of financial resources A letter in which you certify that do not have a business activity in France 4 ID photos (3.5x4.5cm) 2. Application receipt : Obtaining a residency permit is subject to a medical check-up (expected delay = 1 to 3 months, or more). In the meantime, the Préfecture issues an application receipt which is valid for 3 months. Apply at the Préfecture for receipt renewal in the event that you still have not been issued a residency permit 8 days before the receipt expires. You need the following : 1 ID photo Former receipt 3. Medical check-up : Obtaining a residency permit is subject to a medical check-up which is carried out at OFII, 9 rue Bergère, Nantes. You are scheduled for an appointment by post. You are required to buy an OFII stamp (make sure the stamp is labeled "ANAEM" or "OMI"). The cost is : 70 for an "employee" residency permit, 340 for a "visitor" residency permit,. The stamp should be given to the OFII at your medical check-up. No OFII stamp is required for a "temporary worker" residency permit. After your check-up, OFII gives you a medical certificate and sends a copy of the certificate to the Préfecture de Maine et Loire. 4. Receiving your residency permit : Your residency permit is made available at the Préfecture. You are required to appear in person. You need the following: Application receipt The letter in which you were invited to come and collect the residency permit Don t forget to give the Helpdesk a copy of your residency permit application receipt and then a copy of your residency permit.

6 Where can I buy OFII stamps in Angers? Trésorerie Générale, 1 rue Talot, Angers Trésorerie Angers Ouest, 25 rue Lenepveu, Angers Trésorerie Angers Est, 18 rue de Rennes, Angers Centre des impôts (Cité administrative, bâtiment D), 15 bis rue Dupetit-Thouars, Angers Préfecture de Maine-et-Loire, Place Michel Debré, Angers For more information For more information, feel free to contact the Helpdesk for International Researchers. You may also visit the Alfred Kastler Foundation at :