Application, Documents, Procedure in France

Documents of Regroupement Familial in Petition of Children to France
To present Original and Photocopies:

Temporary Residence card
NSO copy Marriage Contract translated in French)
BC NSO Copy of applicant and beneficiaries)
Family Book
Annullement of mariage
Authorisation of other parent consenting the travel of children to France, certified by malacanang and dfa)
Latest tax declaration
Income Tax
Work Contract
12 latest payslips
Work permit in Monaco
Certificate of House Ownership

All of this had been passed to them last August 12, 2005. Unfortunately, the accepted date to file my petition, is on October 5,2005 my one year of stay in France. After October 5, wait 6-8 months for them to invistigate the house if children have adequate accomodation minimum of 16sqm for two before they will approve the petition and send to French Embassy , Manila for the visas. Medical fee for checkup,is 220 euros(as far as I understand) each child before visa will be issued.
Beneficiaries must have their passport ready.


Married to a French National -(First time Residence card ):The presence of the spouse must be obligatory for signing as living together.
Documents needed:Original and Photocopy

Passport with valid visa of short stay
Certificate of French Nationality of spouse with Identity card or French National Identity Card
Livret de Famille (Family Book)
Marriage Contract registrered in French Civil State or Embassy
Proof of Address of the Applicants indicated within 3months ( electric or telephone bills)
Three recent ID photos (head uncovered)
One photo ID of French Spouse.

Note: The first residence card three months valid will be delivered only upon completion of requirements.This residence card is valid only for three months.

Next is the One year residence card:
Office of Migration International will send an invitation to the applicant for medical and personal interview. Applicants will watch a film about France, then Xray check up and personal interview. After that they will give you an approve letter to give to the Prefecture (Immigration office)forthe
next day to get the one year resident card attached to the passport. Fees is 220 euros.


Renewal of residence card( Ten years),
to be presented upon the Anniversary date(one year) of Marriage.

Documents to present: Original and Photocopy

Valid Passport and Residence Card
Proof of Income( 3months payslip or bank account)
Tax declaration
Valid Social Security Card
Two photo ID
Proof of Billing Address 3 months
Family Book
Self addressed envelope with stamps
Stamps OMI of 55 euros

Renewal of the Residence card will not be issued if documents needed are not complete.

French Nationality Identity Card:

2Photo in black and white or colored but white background
Old identity card, with photocopy back to back
Proof of address electric or telephone bills
Birth Certificate,NSO copy with ribbon DFA
Attestation of Spouse signed before the authority who recieve the declaration)
atttestation sur l'honneur des époux, signée devant l'autorité qui reçoit la déclaration)

But before this be granted the applicant will pass alot of tests.
Must be 2years married with a french national
Will reach three years if the foriegn spouse do not prove living with the other within two years
Must learn sufficient French language according to her condition.
The french nationality will not be approved if the applicant commited a crime.
If in irregular situation.

Procedure:
Must be approved by the Tribunal (French court)
If the application is refused the applicant will be notified.
If living together of couple stops within 12 months after nationality is granted will be constitute a presumption of fraud

Double Nationality

France considèrs the double nationality. Its allowable to have double nationality (ex:French and Filipino) as long as what crime you do to France, Phillippines will not protect you and vice versa.)

Whom to petition:
I read it in their website,only minor children. No father, mother, sister, brother , cousins can be petitioned.
Got to look into it(the website) again, MissT, will post asap about this.

FOR MORE INFOS:
http://vosdroits.service-public.fr

hello, i just read the French regulations about acquiring of French citizenship for foreign spouses. As far as i understand, it only requires a year of "being married" and not 2 years before I can apply for the citizenship. Please correct me if Im wrong and can u supply links if you have some about this matter. Merci beaucoup!

Originally Posted by gfrancois

hello, i just read the French regulations about acquiring of French citizenship for foreign spouses. As far as i understand, it only requires a year of "being married" and not 2 years before I can apply for the citizenship. Please correct me if Im wrong and can u supply links if you have some about this matter. Merci beaucoup!

It was 2 years and it's just changing to 4 years. Same for "regroupement familial", it will be possible after 2 years only and not 1 year as before.

As Francesca have already started the process, she's with the preceeding delays... good for her.

Originally Posted by francesca

Documents of Regroupement Familial in Petition of Children to France
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Manila for the visas. Medical fee for checkup,is 220 euros(as far as I understand) each child before visa will be issued.

This is the price if the medical exam is done in France via OMI, I don't know what is the price if done in Manila (I don't know someone who pass through this yet).

Thanks! I will also ask my husband to check the current laws at the mairie before I leave the United States.

With my 1 year resident card, can I travel to the Philippines and return to France without any problem? My husband and I have plans of visiting Manila once I get my papers done.

Thanks again...

Originally Posted by gfrancois

Thanks! I will also ask my husband to check the current laws at the mairie before I leave the United States.

With my 1 year resident card, can I travel to the Philippines and return to France without any problem? My husband and I have plans of visiting Manila once I get my papers done.

Yes you can travel and must go back in France before it expire. Remember to request it's renewal in advance to avoid difficulties.

When i get my schenegen visa, should i have my flight confirmed ticket or just a flight itinerary? Im going to Paris end of January so your most urgent reply is well appreciated.

Originally Posted by gfrancois

When i get my schenegen visa, should i have my flight confirmed ticket or just a flight itinerary? Im going to Paris end of January so your most urgent reply is well appreciated.

For the visa request, just a flight itinary is sufficient. But after they call you to confirm that your visa is granted (never before!), you can buy your ticket and show it at the Embassy when coming to get your visa as they will adjust the visa start date to your real travelling date.

Originally Posted by gfrancois

hello, i just read the French regulations about acquiring of French citizenship for foreign spouses. As far as i understand, it only requires a year of "being married" and not 2 years before I can apply for the citizenship. Please correct me if Im wrong and can u supply links if you have some about this matter. Merci beaucoup!

If I am not wrong, you must also be able to speak and write the French language [and perhaps have sufficient knowledge about french society?] on a certain level before being able to apply for French naturalization.

Originally Posted by MissT

If I am not wrong, you must also be able to speak and write the French language [and perhaps have sufficient knowledge about french society?] on a certain level before being able to apply for French naturalization.

Yes exactly. You must also reside in France (as you will submit your request to a French court) and permanently resided in France for 1 year minimum since you're married. This request can't be done if you're residing abroad.