Section actions
Duration: Booking — a few minutes; waiting for the date — weeks; visit — 1 at 3 h
Cost: Free of charge (if applicable)
Possible online
Who this guide is for
Section actions
- Persons whose approach is not entirely settled on ANEF
- Persons who must deposit documents in person or give their fingerprints
- New arrivals who do not know which prefecture to contact
To be prepared in advance
Section actions
- The exact type of approach, to aim for the right appointment.
- Your passport, residence permit or VLS-TS visa.
- The coordinates of the prefecture of your department.
- An e-mail address to receive confirmation.
Step-by-step procedure
Section actions
- 1Find the site of your prefecture and the section for foreigners. The address depends on your department, so check the right page.
- 2Look first if your approach can be done on ANEF. If so, you often don't need to move around.
- 3If an appointment is required, book a slot as soon as it appears. Seats leave quickly, especially in the high demand departments.
- 4Keep the confirmation of the appointment. Without it, you can arrive on time and not be received.
- 5When the day comes, come with a full file. This avoids being returned for a simple missing paper.
Common mistakes
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- Come without an appointment where it is mandatory. You will not be received and you lose the day.
- Go through an intermediate site that pays for a free appointment.
- Arrive without the requested documents. The appointment can be lost for only one missing document.
- Do not check if ANEF is sufficient. In many cases, displacement is useless.
Official sources
Section actions
Important remark
This guide is for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. The reception arrangements vary according to the prefectures and may change. Always check the conditions on the site of your prefecture.
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