🇫🇷 France · Family
Réunification familiale — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,867 (≈ EUR 3,298 · FX 2026-06-22) |
| Minimum annual salary | €39,582 |
| Proof of savings | €30,000 |
| Minimum investment | €300,000 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| University degree | Required |
| Work experience | 3+ years |
| Language level | B2 |
| Marriage to citizen | Required (10+ yrs) |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Medical exam | Required |
| Age range | 18–19 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €255 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 48 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F11166?lang=en.
- Typical processing: ~540 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,867 (≈ EUR 3,298 · FX 2026-06-22).
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Your resources must reach a certain amount that varies depending on the size of your family: - 2 or 3 persons: average of the monthly gross minimum growth wage (Smic), i.e EUR1,867.02, in the last 12 months preceding the application - 4 or 5 people: on average EUR2,053.72 ... - 6 or more people: on average EUR2,240.42”
“If you have a 10-year resident card, your spouse and children who have reached the age of majority ... must apply for a resident card. Family obtains a residence permit (carte de sejour); page does not state the reunification permit itself is permanent.”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.