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Article L231-2 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

European Union citizens wishing to establish habitual residence in France must register with the mayor of their commune of residence within three months of their arrival. Those who have not complied with this registration requirement are deemed to have been resident in France for less than three months.

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Article L231-2


Les citoyens de l’Union européenne qui souhaitent établir en France leur résidence habituelle se font enregistrer auprès du maire de leur commune de résidence dans les trois mois suivant leur arrivée. Ceux qui n’ont pas respecté cette obligation d’enregistrement sont réputés résider en France depuis moins de trois mois.

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