01Which family relationships qualify?
Child of a French national who is under 21 or dependent on the French parent.
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02Who may sponsor or bring the family member, and what immigration/citizenship status must that person hold?
The parent must be a French national; the applicant must be lawfully resident in France.
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03What is important for proving marriage, partnership, parentage, custody, dependency or another qualifying relationship?
A birth certificate showing filiation and proof of the parent's French nationality (passport, national ID card or certificate of French nationality).
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04What important financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance responsibilities apply?
Applicants over 21 must provide proof that the French parent supports them. The official source does not state a financial threshold.
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Limits of the record- No financial threshold is stated.
05How does the application work at a high level, what rights does the family member receive, how long does the status last, and how can it become independent or longer-term where officially stated?
Apply online. The 10-year certificate lapses after more than 3 consecutive years outside France unless an extension of absence is approved. Renewal is filed online 4 to 2 months before expiry. The official source does not state the rights attached to the certificate.
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These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.
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