By Alexandra Demeure 2 June 2025 In France news
The multi-year residence permit labelled “Talent – EU Blue Card” is a key tool in France’s strategy to attract highly qualified foreign talent. On 30 April, the French parliament passed
By Alexandra Demeure 16 May 2025 In France news
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 2020-192 of March 4, 2020, and Decree No. 2021-1205 of September 17, 2021, the authority for issuing apostilles and legalizations has been transferred to the notariat.
By Alexandra Demeure 26 July 2024 In France news
Decree No. 2024-811 of July 8, 2024, published on July 16, 2024, introduces a contract of commitment to respect the principles of the Republic for foreigners applying for a residence
By Alexandra Demeure 15 May 2023 In France news
France currently hosts about 120,000 Ukrainians under Temporary Protection status. This protection system, designed and activated by European authorities (see our dedicated article) allows Ukrainians fleeing their country because of
By Alexandra Demeure 3 May 2023 In France news
The French minimum interprofessional growth wage (SMIC) was raised by 2.2% on 1 May 2023. It now amounts to €1,747.20 gross per month, on a 35-work hours per week basis (€20,966.40
By Alexandra Demeure 4 April 2023 In France news
When one needs to use a public document (e.g. a marriage certificate, birth certificate or diploma) abroad, it is common that the authorities of the destination country require that the
By Alexandra Demeure 5 January 2023 In France news
The French minimum interprofessional growth wage (SMIC) was raised by 1.81% on 1 January 2023. It now amounts to €20,511.36 gross per year, on a 35-work hours per week basis. This
By Alexandra Demeure 12 December 2022 In France news
French immigration law is divided into two main categories: the regime applicable to nationals of the 26 other Member States of the European Union, and the regime applicable to nationals
By Alexandra Demeure 10 August 2022 In France news
As previously discussed on this Blog, France conditions eligibility for a certain number of professional immigration statuses on the guarantee of a minimum wage, indexed to the SMIC (minimum interprofessional
By Alexandra Demeure 2 August 2022 In France news
French authorities have announced the complete lifting of the health control system at the borders on August 1, 2022. This system had been put in place to fight the spread
