A foreign national residing outside France who applies for the issue of the residence permit provided for in article L. 421-5 submits his application to the French diplomatic or consular authorities with territorial jurisdiction in his country of residence.
A foreign national holding a residence permit not authorising him to carry out a commercial, industrial or craft activity, who applies for the issue of the residence permit provided for in article L. 421-5, submits his application to the prefect of the department of his place of residence.