Call Us + 33 1 84 88 31 00

Article L263-1 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

Foreign nationals whose situation is governed by this book may be placed in administrative detention under the conditions and in accordance with the procedures laid down in articles L. 741-1, L. 741-4, L. 741-5 and L. 741-7 when they are subject to a decision imposing an obligation to leave French territory or a ban on movement on French territory taken in application of Chapter I of Title IV.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article L263-1


Les étrangers dont la situation est régie par le présent livre peuvent être placés en rétention administrative dans les conditions et selon les modalités prévues aux articles L. 741-1, L. 741-4, L. 741-5 et L. 741-7 lorsqu’ils font l’objet d’une décision portant obligation de quitter le territoire français ou d’une interdiction de circulation sur le territoire français prise en application du chapitre I du titre IV.

Need help with this article? Get help from a French lawyer

Our French business lawyers are here to help.
We offer a FREE evaluation of your case.
Call us at +33 (0) 1 84 88 31 00 or send us an email.

Useful links

You have a question in French Business Law?

Our French business lawyers are here to help.
We offer a FREE evaluation of your case.
Call +33 (0) 1 84 88 31 00 or send us an email.

All information exchanged through this website will be communicated to lawyers registered with a French Bar and will remain confidential.