#residency-permits

#residency-permits

The data shows that 15,000 Americans were issued with their first carte de séjour residency permit in 2025, compared to 13,122 in 2024 - a 14.3 percent increase. READ ALSO: Checklist: How to move to France as an American✎ This number is probably a slight under-estimate of the number of Americans moving, since it does not include Americans who have dual nationality with an EU country and who therefore do not require a residency permit.

Alerted by a tip-off, police began investigating in 2024 that a préfecture employee named only as 'Rico' was advertising the delivery of carte de séjour residency permits in exchange for cash.

The proposed increase seeks to guarantee a fair and proportional contribution, based on the intensive use of infrastructure and specialized human resources,

You don't have to be wealthy to enjoy a pampered retired life, you just need to know where to go. With the best expat countries 2025 edition of the Global Retirement Index you can choose to settle in a country that grabs your attention and is suited to your dreams. This guide explores some of the best expat-friendly countries easy to move to in 2025 by outlining the various legal pathways for obtaining a quick residency permit and the most realistic options.

"The ANEF site is crucial for foreigners in France seeking residency permits and citizenship, yet it's plagued by bugs and processing issues."