Section 1: Issue of decisions

Reasons must be given for the decision imposing an obligation to leave French territory.In the case provided for in 3° of article L. 611-1, the decision imposing an obligation to leave French territory does not have to be reasoned separately from the decision relating to residence. However, the reasons for any decisions relating to the deadline for voluntary departure and the prohibition on return are indicated. .

Decisions relating to the refusal and end of the period of voluntary departure provided for in Articles L. 612-2 and L. 612-5 and decisions relating to the prohibition of return and the extension of the prohibition of return provided for in Articles L. 612-6, L. 612-7, L. 612-8 and L. 612-11 are distinct from the decision relating to the obligation to leave French territory. Reasons must be given.