India in France — Immigration Sources
Residence, settlement, citizenship and long-stay routes for India nationals in France — sourced from official government domains.
Key facts at a glance
- •The Droit Au Compte application fee is 0 EUR (OFII)
- •Droit Au Compte processing takes 1 day (OFII)
- •Residence Card 'seasonal Worker' processing takes 6 months (OFII)
- •Vls-ts Or Residence Card ‘student’ Or « Student Mobility Program » requires: 60% percent (OFII)
- •The salary threshold for Residence Card « Job Search/company Creation » is €2,800.53 EUR (OFII)
- •Republican Integration Contract (cir) requires: B1 CEFR (OFII)
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Key Policy Facts
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Droit Au Compte
- Pre Notice Period
- 2 months
- Application Fee
- 0 EUR
- Processing Time
- 1 day
En cas de résiliation du compte, la banque doit vous adresser sa décision motivée par courrier et en informer la Banque de France. Vous disposez d'un délai de 2 mois de préavis sauf dans les 2 cas suivants.
L'ouverture d'un compte bancaire dans le cadre du droit au compte et l'utilisation des services bancaires de base sont gratuits.
Dans un délai d'1 jour ouvré à partir de la réception des documents, la Banque de France désigne par courrier la banque chargée d'ouvrir le compte.
Employer Verification
- Verification Timeframe
- 2 working days
the employer must check the authenticity of the residence permit authorizing him to work in France, with the prefecture of the place of employment at least 2 working days prior to the effective date of the request.
Long-term Resident Card-ue
- Application Deadline
- 3 months
The foreigner must, at the latest within 3 months of entering France, apply for a residence permit.
Residence Card 'seasonal Worker'
- Maximum Work Duration
- 6 months
- Maximum Duration
- 6 months
- Validity Period
- 6 months
The exercise of seasonal work is limited to 6 months per year.
The exercise of seasonal works is limited to 6 months per year.
The exercise of seasonal work is limited to 6 months per year.
Vls-ts Or Residence Card ‘student’ Or « Student Mobility Program »
- Work Permit Requirement
- 60% percent
- Maximum Working Time
- 964 hours
the employer must apply for a work permit when the student must, as part of his or her course, pursue an activity as an employed person for a period exceeding 60% annual working time (964 hours)
allows to work as an employee, without work authorization, for maximum 60% annual working time (964 hours).
Residence Card « Job Search/company Creation »
- Salary Threshold
- €2,800.53 EUR
- Minimum Salary
- €2,800.53 EUR
the remuneration must be greater than €2,800.53.
the remuneration must be greater than €2,800.53.
Republican Integration Contract (cir)
- Language Requirement B1
- B1 CEFR
- Language Requirement
- A2 CEFR
- Extension Period
- 1 year
- Validity Period
- 1 year
- Interview Timeline
- 6 months
- Language Training Duration
- 600 hours
- Extension Duration
- 1 year
- Language Requirement Date
- 01 January 2026
- Civic Exam Requirement Date
- 01 January 2026
Since January 1, 2026, foreigners nationals who apply a first multiannual residence permit or a first residence card must have a command of the French language, level B1 for resident cards.
Since January 1, 2026, foreigners nationals who apply a first multiannual residence permit or a first residence card must have a command of the French language, level A2 for multi-year residence cards.
The contract may be extended for a maximum of one year by the prefect for a legitimate reason.
The Republican Integration Contract (CIR) is concluded for a period of 1 year.
Within 6 months after the start of the training, the Ofii invites you to a follow-up interview to take stock of the training followed.
The language training lasts 600 hours.
The contract may be extended for a maximum of one year by the prefect for a legitimate reason.
Since 1 January 2026, foreigners nationals who apply a first multiannual residence permit or a first residence card must have a command of the French language, level B1 for resident cards, level A2 for multiannual residence cards.
Since 1 January 2026, successful completion of this civic examination is required for access to a multi-year residence card or a resident card.
Civic Training
- Duration
- 24 hours
The civic education is mandatory and includes 4 sessions with a total duration of 24 hours.
Language Training
- Duration
- 600 hours
The language training lasts 600 hours.
Civic Examination
- Passing Score
- 80 percent
- Number Of Questions
- 40 questions
Passing this civic exam requires a score of at least 80%, or 32 correct answers.
At the end of this training, a civic exam including 40 multiple choice questions is to be passed.
Long-term Resident Card-ue Obtained In Another Eu Country
- Application Deadline
- 3 months
the foreigner must, at the latest within 3 months of entering France, apply for a residence permit.
Multi-year Residence Card
- Validity Period
- 2 to 4 years
The prefect may, when renewing your 1-year temporary residence permit, issue you a multi-year card (valid for 2 to 4 years).
Vls-ts Or Residence Card « Student » Or « Student Mobility Program »
- Work Permit Requirement
- 60% annual working time
the employer must apply for a work permit when the student must, as part of his or her course, pursue an activity as an employed person for a period exceeding 60% annual working time (964 hours)
Vls-ts Or Residence Card « Ict Posted Employee »
- Mission Duration
- 90 days
- Maximum Mission Duration
- 90 days
- Verification Time
- 2 working days
- Mission Duration Limit
- 90 days
The duration of the mission shall not exceed 90 days.
The duration of the mission shall not exceed 90 days.
the employer must check the authenticity of the residence permit authorizing him to work in France, with the prefecture of the place of employment at least 2 working days prior to the effective date of the request.
The duration of the mission shall not exceed 90 days.
Eu Long-term Resident Card Obtained In Another Eu Country
- Application Deadline
- 3 months
- Application Time Limit
- 3 months
- Application Timeline
- 3 months
- Application Timeframe
- 3 months
The foreigner must, at the latest within 3 months of entering France, apply for a residence permit.
The foreigner must, at the latest within 3 months of entering France, apply for a residence permit.
The foreigner must, at the latest within 3 months of entering France, apply for a residence permit.
The foreigner must, at the latest within 3 months of entering France, apply for a residence permit.
Residence Card ‘seasonal Worker’
- Maximum Duration
- 6 months
- Maximum Work Duration
- 6 months
The exercise of seasonal work is limited to 6 months per year.
The exercise of seasonal work is limited to 6 months per year.
Vls-ts Or Residence Card ‘student’
- Maximum Working Time
- 964 hours
- Maximum Work Hours
- 964 hours
allows to work as an employee, without work authorization, for maximum 60% annual working time (964 hours).
allows to work as an employee, without work authorization, for maximum 60% annual working time (964 hours).
Work Permit
- Verification Time
- 2 working days
the employer must check the authenticity of the residence permit authorizing him to work in France, with the prefecture of the place of employment at least 2 working days prior to the effective date of the request.
Vls-ts Or Residence Card « Ict Mobile Posted Employee »
- Maximum Mission Duration
- 90 days
The duration of the mission shall not exceed 90 days.
Verification Of Residence Permit
- Verification Timeline
- 2 working days
- Verification Time
- 2 working days
- Verification Timeframe
- 2 working days
the employer must check the authenticity of the residence permit authorizing him to work in France, with the prefecture of the place of employment at least 2 working days before the effective date of the declaration.
the employer must check the authenticity of the residence permit authorizing him to work in France, with the prefecture of the place of employment at least 2 working days before the effective date of the declaration.
the employer must check the authenticity of the residence permit authorizing him to work in France, with the prefecture of the place of employment at least 2 working days before the effective date of the declaration.
Vls-ts Or 'student' Or 'student Mobility Program' Residence Card
- Maximum Work Hours
- 964 hours
allows to work as an employee, without work authorization, for maximum 60% annual working hours (964 hours).
Residence Card 'job Search/company Creation'
- Salary Threshold
- €2,734.55 EUR
the remuneration must be higher than €2,734.55.
Vls-ts Or ‘student’ Or ‘student Mobility Program’ Residence Card
- Maximum Work Hours
- 964 hours
allows to work as an employee, without work authorization, for maximum 60% annual working hours (964 hours).
Residence Card “job Search/company Creation”
- Salary Threshold
- €2,734.55 EUR
the remuneration must be higher than €2,734.55.
Vls-ts Or “student” Or “student Mobility Program” Residence Card
- Maximum Work Hours
- 964 hours
allows to work as an employee, without work authorization, for maximum 60% annual working hours (964 hours).
Data last updated: 5 Aug 2026
Topics Covered
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Healthcare - Health Insurance · Work Permit - Work Authorization · Banking - Opening a Bank Account · Republican Integration Contract (CIR)
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