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France’s “entrepreneur / self-employed professional” residence permit – 2026 new framework
France's 2026 framework for the entrepreneur / self-employed professional residence permit clarifies the documents required for the economic viability opinion.
Streamlining the EU Blue Card and France Travail Access
Published on April 25 in the Official Journal, Decree No. 2026-308 simplifies the registration process for foreign nationals on the job seeker list. This text transposes new European directives designed to make France more attractive to international talent. Recruiting or...
Foreign non active residents in France : Who should pay the PUMA ?
When PUMA/CSM applies to foreign non-active residents in France, how it is calculated and what points to review.
Europe’s New Entry/Exit System Starts on 10 April 2026: What Travellers Should Expect
From 10 April 2026, the European Union will start using the new Entry/Exit System (EES) at the external borders of the Schengen area. This large scale information system will gradually replace the traditional stamping of passports with a digital record...
ETIAS 2026: The New Requirement for Entering France
Who will need ETIAS to enter France in 2026, how the system works and what visa-exempt travelers should expect.
Increase in Fees for Residence Permits in France as of 2026
The 2026 increase in French residence permit fees, who is affected and what applicants should prepare.
Figures for regularizations in Prefectures for undocumented foreigners in France
A concise reading of recent regularization figures in French prefectures and what they reveal for undocumented foreigners in practice.
Naturalization figures in France
A practical look at naturalization figures in France and what the latest data suggests about current access to French nationality.
EU Grants “Soft Launch” Flexibility for EES: What Travelers Need to Know for 2026
What the EU soft launch approach for EES means in practice for travelers entering France and the Schengen Area in 2026.