Rules for leaving and returning to France without the OFII

1. What is the purpose of Ofii?
2. What is proof of residence in France?
3. How can I stay in France legally?
4. What is Ofii validation?
5. How do I get residency in France?
6. What documents do I need to work in France?
7. How long can you live in France without becoming a resident?
8. What happens if your visa expires in France?
9. How do you settle in France?
10. Is France Visa easy to get?
11. What is the 90 day rule in Europe?
12. Can I get residency in France if I buy a house?

What is the purpose of Ofii?

In order to study in France, foreign students, that don't have french A-levels, have to fulfil two requirements : Being authorized to access higher education in their country of origin, have a level in French language that allows them to study in France.

What is proof of residence in France?

Showing Proof of Residence

A Justificatif de Domicile is required regularly in France, even more often than your birth certificate. You will need it for your visa, to open a bank account, to renew your driver's license, to get a telephone (cell or landline) enter your kids into school, etc. etc.

How can I stay in France legally?

In order to get it, follow the steps listed below in the given order:

1. Apply for a French long-stay visa with a validity of 4 months to 1 year from your country of residence.
2. Travel to France.
3. Validate / Confirm your long-stay visa as a VLS-TS at the French Immigration and Citizenship Office (OFII) in France.

What is Ofii validation?

OFII stands for Office Français de l'Immigration et de l'Intégration . ... Once you step foot in France with a student visa, you must register to Visa Validation (ex OFII). This is to be able to travel back and forth into France after 3 months and during the duration of your Visa.

How do I get residency in France?

If you have been living in France for less than 5 years, you are eligible for a 5-year residency permit. You will need to provide evidence of your personal situation (as a worker, self-sufficient person, student, job seeker, British family member, British spouse of a French national).

What documents do I need to work in France?

To work in France as a self-employed worker you will need the following documents:

• Passport.
• Complete application form.
• Copy of your business license.
• Company bank statements (last six months)
• Income Tax Return.
• Proof of accommodation.
• Proof of medical insurance.

How long can you live in France without becoming a resident?

You will be resident in France if you live in France for at least six months of the year. This rule does not require that you live in a permanent home you have in France, but that you are merely on French soil for six months of the year.

What happens if your visa expires in France?

If you're on a long stay visa or carte de séjour, however, and it expires, you can stay and travel within the Schengen zone for an additional 90 days on the tourist visa.

How do you settle in France?

Apply for residency.

Once you arrive in France, you'll need to apply for your permanent resident card, even if you have a visa. To do so, you'll need to mail in your OFII (Office Français de l'Immigration et de l'Intégration) form that you received with your visa and wait to hear back from them.

Is France Visa easy to get?

The process of getting a French Visa is not easy, nor quick. You can complete the application process for a France visa by following the steps listed below: Choose the right Embassy. Compile the documents file.

What is the 90 day rule in Europe?

Staying more than 90 days in the Schengen Area isn't easy. The Schengen law states that you can't stay in the Area more than 90 days. If you do, you're subject to a fine and deportation. How that rule is enforced, though, varies greatly from one country to another.

Can I get residency in France if I buy a house?

Each VLS-TS application is assessed individually, and being a French property owner will not automatically grant you the right to residency. However, assets are taken into account, so it may help your application, especially if you own your French property without a mortgage.