Permanent Resident France?

Question

What are the requirements for a permanent residency visa in France for a Canadian?

Answer 1

permanent residency visa does not exist in France.

You have a 'carte de séjour' usually for 3 months, then for one year, renewed several times. And if you are lucky, you can get a 10-years 'carte de séjour'.

To get a 'carte de séjour', you need a job and to get a job, you need a carte de séjour.... immigration is a kind of closed in France. There are some exceptions for scientists, english teachers, shop owners, refugees, retired.

http://www.prefecture-police-paris.inter...

The best way to get a carte de séjour would be to study/ to finish your studies in France.

If you marry a french girl, i think you get automatically a 10-years carte de séjour after one year.