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French préfectures and carte de séjour delays - your questions answered

One problem that is increasingly affecting foreigners in France is getting or renewing the carte de séjour. the vital residency permit without which non-EU citizens cannot live in France.

French préfectures and carte de séjour delays - your questions answered

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One problem that is increasingly affecting foreigners in France is getting or renewing the carte de séjour.

the vital residency permit without which non-EU citizens cannot live in France.

From long delays to travel rules to getting an appointment at the préfecture, we tackle your questions.

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One problem that is increasingly affecting foreigners in France is getting or renewing the carte de séjour. the vital residency permit without which non-EU citizens cannot live in France. From long delays to travel rules to getting an appointment at the préfecture, we tackle your questions.

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