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Article R312-8 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

November 7, 2023

Administrative appeals must be reasoned and written in French. They are the only means of preserving the time limit for appeals until the decisions provided for in articles D. 312-5-1, D. 312-5-2 and D. 312-7-2 have been taken. The Deputy Director of Visas or the Commission, as the case may be, may only be duly notified by the person who is the subject of the decision. The Deputy Director of…

Article D312-8-1 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

November 7, 2023

In the absence of an explicit decision taken within two months, the administrative appeal lodged with the authorities mentioned in articles D. 312-3 and D. 312-7 is deemed to have been rejected on the same grounds as those of the contested decision. The administration will inform the applicant of this in the acknowledgement of receipt of the appeal. .

Article R312-9 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

November 7, 2023

When a foreign national is authorised to reside in France under cover of a travel document bearing a visa required for stays not exceeding three months, this visa may be revoked by the prefectoral authority in the following cases:1° The foreigner who holds it carries out a gainful activity in France without having been duly authorised to do so;2° There is corroborating evidence leading to the presumption that the foreigner…

Article R312-10 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

November 7, 2023

When a foreign national is authorised to stay in France under cover of a travel document bearing the required visa for a stay of more than three months and no more than one year, this visa may be revoked by the prefectoral authority in the following cases:1° There is corroborating evidence leading to the presumption that the foreigner obtained his visa fraudulently;2° There is corroborating evidence leading to the presumption…

Article R312-11 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

November 7, 2023

The revocation of the visa is decided by the prefect of the département where the foreigner holding the visa is staying, or by the prefect of the département where the foreigner’s situation is monitored. The prefect who has pronounced the revocation shall, in the case of a short-stay visa, notify the Minister of Foreign Affairs without delay, and, in the case of a long-stay visa, the authority which issued the…

Article R313-1 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

November 7, 2023

According to their declarations on the reasons for their trip, foreign nationals whose stay is not of a family or private nature shall present as appropriate:1° For a tourist stay, any document likely to establish the purpose and conditions of this stay, in particular its duration;2° For a professional trip, any document providing details of his profession or capacity as well as the establishments or organisations located on French territory…

Article R313-2 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

November 7, 2023

In order to prove that they have the means to meet their living expenses, foreign nationals applying for admission to France may in particular present cash, traveller’s cheques, certified cheques, international payment cards or letters of credit.The validity of the supporting documents listed in the first paragraph is assessed taking into account the declarations made by the person concerned relating to the duration and purpose of their stay as well…

Article R313-3 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

November 7, 2023

Insurance companies, mutual insurance companies and provident institutions authorised to carry out insurance business in France, as well as insurance organisations that have received authorisation from the authorities of their home country to carry out the insurance operations concerned, are deemed to be authorised for the purposes of applying the provisions of 2° of article L. 311-1.The insurance policy taken out by the foreign national or by the host on…

Article R313-4 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

November 7, 2023

Article R313-5 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

November 7, 2023

In particular, the following are considered to be documents relating to repatriation guarantees:1° Sea, rail, road or air tickets valid for return to the country of habitual residence and whose bearer ensures that they remain valid until the date of departure;2° Certificates from banking establishments located in France or abroad guaranteeing the repatriation of the person concerned in the event that they are unable to pay the costs themselves, accompanied,…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

Article R312-8 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

Article D312-8-1 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

Article R312-9 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

Article R312-10 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

Article R312-11 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

Article R313-1 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

Article R313-2 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

Article R313-3 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

Article R313-4 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

Article R313-5 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

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