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Article R421-8 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

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.

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Article R421-8


L’étranger résidant hors de France qui sollicite la délivrance de la carte de séjour prévue à l’article L. 421-5 présente sa demande auprès des autorités diplomatiques ou consulaires françaises territorialement compétentes dans son pays de résidence.
L’étranger titulaire d’une carte de séjour ne l’autorisant pas à exercer une activité commerciale, industrielle ou artisanale, qui sollicite la délivrance de la carte de séjour prévue à l’article L. 421-5, présente sa demande au préfet du département de son lieu de résidence.

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