Getting a Carte/Titre de Sejour - Tips needed

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Getting a Carte/Titre de Sejour - Tips needed

Weekender 20/02/2008, 7:10

I'm planning a 6-month sabbatical to SW France (Gironde) with hubby and young son, who both are British citizens. I, unfortunately, hold a Singapore passport, which means that I have to go through the dreaded sticky red tape of obtaining a carte de Sejour. I have done some research, but would appreciate any tips from anyone who has gone through this process, as well as help on these specific questions:

1) Is a medical certificate from the L'Anaem mandatory? If so, does anyone know which doctors are approved in my area?

2)If a medical is needed, do I get it before or after I apply at the prefecture?

3) My embassy is telling me that I don't need a long stay visa - I normally don't need a visa for stays below 3 months - Is this right???

Thanks for any insights. I think by the time I get this dreaded carte, I will be on my way back to Singapore! Blink [blink]

Re: Getting a Carte/Titre de Sejour - Tips needed

Ron Avery 20/02/2008, 8:38

As I doubt few people here are in your circumstance it would seem that the place to ask these questions is the French Embassy in Singapore or is that who you have already asked?

Seems to me they may know better what is required rather than people on here.

Why not post a sensible answer, people will appreciate it more

Re: Getting a Carte/Titre de Sejour - Tips needed

cooperlola 20/02/2008, 10:40

You could begin here:

http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/france_159/entering-france_2045/index.html

Hope this helps.

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Re: Getting a Carte/Titre de Sejour - Tips needed

Weekender 21/02/2008, 8:53
French embassy people are the ones who sent me on this mad quest for info - all I know is that I will simply have to bite the bullet, arrive in France, and apply for the carte de sejour. What I am now trying to establish is with regards to the medical certificate that apparently is a pre-req for application for the carte de sejour... Ah well, c'est la belle vie... Smile [:)]

Re: Getting a Carte/Titre de Sejour - Tips needed

Weekender 21/02/2008, 8:55
Many thanks. Will scour through this site to see if I can find more clarity. Appreciate the assist.

Re: Getting a Carte/Titre de Sejour - Tips needed

Ron Avery 21/02/2008, 10:01
As far as I know, you only need a titre de sejour if you intend to work, did you tell the Embassy that? After all if the French Embassy does know the rules for entry to FRance who does?

Why not post a sensible answer, people will appreciate it more

Re: Getting a Carte/Titre de Sejour - Tips needed

cooperlola 21/02/2008, 10:05

Weekender wrote:
Many thanks. Will scour through this site to see if I can find more clarity. Appreciate the assist.

You are welcome. My understanding from what I've seen on a few US sites (don't ask!) is that what is needed is medical insurance when you arrive. Hopefully, the weblink will lead you to the correct info (eventually!)

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Re: Getting a Carte/Titre de Sejour - Tips needed

Weekender 24/02/2008, 5:51

Here's what happened at the French embassy - I was first told I needed to apply for a long stay visa in order to get a Carte de Sejour at the prefecture when I arrive in France. When I arrive with my paperwork, they indicated I could possibly get a visa for 6 months, which would allow me to stay without applying for the C d S. I left them my application and necessary documents, and then received a call the next day to say that they can't provide me with a visa of any kind, and that I just needed to show up at the prefecture to apply for the carte. Unfortunately, they can't give me any additional information because the embassies have no contact at all with le gouvernment interieur. I'm sure you are right, and that somebody must know what's going on, but right now, I'm not convinced....

Re: Getting a Carte/Titre de Sejour - Tips needed

Ron Avery 24/02/2008, 9:30
You do not need a carte (titre) de sejour if you do not intend to work. Make it clear to the French Embassy that you are going for a holiday, you will neeed that Visa though.

Why not post a sensible answer, people will appreciate it more

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