Subsection 1: Foreign nationals volunteering in France

The temporary residence permit provided for in article L. 426-21 is intended for the performance of a mission of general interest aimed either at promoting the autonomy and protection of individuals, strengthening social cohesion, preventing exclusion or, where applicable, correcting its effects, or carrying out solidarity actions in favour of disadvantaged or disaster-stricken individuals residing on French territory.The voluntary work contract referred to in article L. 426-21 includes the information…

The application for the provisional residence permit provided for in article L. 426-21 must be submitted within one month of the foreign national’s entry into France.

The duration of the temporary residence permit provided for in article L. 426-21 may not exceed the duration of the voluntary service contract referred to in the same article.

The authorisation referred to in Article L. 426-21 is issued to an association or foundation that has been in existence for at least three years and holds the authorisation provided for in article 15 de la loi n° 2006-586 du 23 mai 2006 relative au volontariat associatif et à l’engagement éducatif. Its validity ends at the same time as the validity of the authorisation provided for in article 15 of…