What do I have to do to get a Residence Permit in Paris, France?!?

Question

It is all so very confusing. Anyone who has already done this please help! What are all the documents we need before I even step foot into the prefecture? I already have my student visa.

Answer 1

if you are staying 3 months or under ? you will not need a resident permit# carte de séjour#

if staying longer? Applications for residence permits must be made within three months of entering France at the prefecture, subprefecture, town hall or police station of the place of residence. For Paris, the application must be made at the Paris police headquarters.

Documents to be produced to obtain the residence permit, by all categories of applicants:

Valid passport or national identity card

Three recent identity photographs (front view of face, without hat, 3.5 x 4.5 cm).

Recent proof of residence in France: rent receipt, gas or electricity bill or last housing tax notice.

If you are lodging with someone: certificate of lodging dated and signed by the person concerned plus a photocopy of the latter’s identity card; rent receipt, gas or electricity bill or last housing tax notice in the name of the person with whom you are lodging.