Titre de Sejour - Residence Permit Guide

Everything you need to know about obtaining or renewing your French residence permit (titre de sejour). Our guide covers the required documents, step-by-step procedure, and average wait times by department.

Required Documents

Valid passport (original + copy)
3 recent ID photos (35x45mm, plain background)
Proof of residence (utility bill, lease, etc.)
Previous residence permit (for renewals)
Proof of civil status (birth/marriage certificate)
Proof of health insurance
Proof of financial resources or employment contract
OFII tax stamps (timbre fiscal)
Completed CERFA form

Steps to Follow

Gather all required documents listed above
Create an account on the prefecture website of your department
Search for available appointment slots for 'titre de sejour'
Book the earliest available appointment
Attend your appointment at the prefecture with originals and copies
Pay the required fees and tax stamps
Receive a receipt (recepisse) while your card is being processed
Collect your titre de sejour when notified (usually 2-8 weeks)

Departments

01 Ain 02 Aisne 03 Allier 04 Alpes-de-Haute-Provence 06 Alpes-Maritimes 07 Ardèche 08 Ardennes 09 Ariège 10 Aube 11 Aude 12 Aveyron 67 Bas-Rhin 13 Bouches-du-Rhône 14 Calvados 15 Cantal 16 Charente 17 Charente-Maritime 18 Cher 19 Corrèze 2A Corse-du-Sud 21 Côte-d’Or 22 Côtes-d'Armor 23 Creuse 79 Deux-Sèvres 24 Dordogne 25 Doubs 26 Drôme 91 Essonne 27 Eure 28 Eure-et-Loir 29 Finistère 30 Gard 32 Gers 33 Gironde 971 Guadeloupe 973 Guyane 68 Haut-Rhin 2B Haute-Corse 31 Haute-Garonne 43 Haute-Loire 52 Haute-Marne 70 Haute-Saône 74 Haute-Savoie 87 Haute-Vienne 05 Hautes-Alpes 65 Hautes-Pyrénées 92 Hauts-de-Seine 34 Hérault 35 Ille-et-Vilaine 36 Indre 37 Indre-et-Loire 38 Isère 39 Jura 974 La Réunion 40 Landes 41 Loir-et-Cher 42 Loire 44 Loire-Atlantique 45 Loiret 46 Lot 47 Lot-et-Garonne 48 Lozère 49 Maine-et-Loire 50 Manche 51 Marne 972 Martinique 53 Mayenne 976 Mayotte 54 Meurthe-et-Moselle 55 Meuse 56 Morbihan 57 Moselle 58 Nièvre 59 Nord 988 Nouvelle Calédonie 60 Oise 61 Orne 75 Paris 62 Pas-de-Calais 987 Polynésie Française 63 Puy-de-Dôme 64 Pyrénées-Atlantiques 66 Pyrénées-Orientales 69 Rhône 71 Saône-et-Loire 72 Sarthe 73 Savoie 77 Seine-et-Marne 76 Seine-Maritime 93 Seine-Saint-Denis 80 Somme 81 Tarn 82 Tarn-et-Garonne 90 Territoire de Belfort 95 Val-d'Oise 94 Val-de-Marne 83 Var 84 Vaucluse 85 Vendée 86 Vienne 88 Vosges 89 Yonne 78 Yvelines

FAQ

How long does a titre de sejour appointment take?

A typical prefecture appointment for a titre de sejour takes between 15 and 45 minutes, depending on your case complexity and the prefecture's workload.

Can I renew my titre de sejour online?

Some prefectures allow online renewal through the ANEF platform, but most still require an in-person appointment. Check your prefecture's website for available options.

What happens if my titre de sejour expires before I get an appointment?

You should apply for renewal 2 to 4 months before expiry. If it expires, your recepisse from the renewal application will serve as temporary authorization to stay.

How much does a titre de sejour cost?

Fees vary by card type: multi-year cards cost around 225 EUR, while student cards cost around 75 EUR. Additional OFII tax stamps may apply.

What is the average wait time for an appointment?

Wait times vary greatly by department. In popular areas like Paris or Lyon, it can take several weeks. Our notification service helps you grab slots as soon as they open.

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