What is the processing time for the renewal of my residence permit?
In France, when students apply for the renewal of a residence permit, one question always comes up again and again: How soon will I get a response from the prefecture? The reality is that deadlines vary greatly depending on several factors, including the prefecture where you are submitting your application.
An average delay of several weeks
As a general rule, The processing of a renewal file takes between 4 and 12 weeks. But this time frame may be shorter or longer depending on:
- The volume of requests in your region
- The level of completeness of your file (i.e. whether you have successfully completed your file... or not)
- The workload of your prefecture
Deadlines that vary depending on the prefectures
Not all prefectures are progressing at the same pace. For example:- TO paris, despite requests that are very numerous, the processing is generally quite fast because the service is well structured.
- En province, (as in Rennes, Dijon or Clermont-Ferrand), the deadlines are often shorter, between 3 and 6 weeks.
- In other prefectures (e.g. Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Lille, Saint-Denis...) there are unfortunately many more cases of delay in issuing permits. But again, it is very often a case by case matter: in the same prefecture and for an application of the same nature, an applicant may receive his residence permit on time, while another may have to wait several months...
It is therefore essential to find out directly on the site of your prefecture to have a more accurate estimate of the deadlines in your city.
What if the delay is too long?
If you notice that your request is not progressing (no return, not even a receipt), you can:- Contact support via the platform ANEF
- Send a message via the contact form of your prefecture
- Go there with proof of your deposit (even if it is rare that you are granted access without an appointment)
- Call on an association that helps foreigners
Be careful not to leave the country
Until you have received your new title or a valid extension certificate, you must not leave France. Otherwise, you may not be able to return, even with a current visa.
Anticipating, the best strategy
To avoid unpleasant surprises:- Submit your request no later than 2 months before the end of your current title
- Prepare a complete and legible file to avoid requests for additional documents
- Keep a regular follow-up of your space ANEF
In conclusion, The processing time for a renewal of a student residence permit in France varies from one prefecture to another. The more you anticipate, the more likely you are to avoid delays. And if you want to renew your residence permit peacefully, consider Studely Residence Permit Support, our service that provides you with tailor-made support in your procedures, with in addition to a proof of resources recognized by all prefectures and the free intervention of a lawyer in case of complication!
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