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Foreign Parent of a Minor French Citizen

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Explore the five recorded questions, answers and sources for this pathway.

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Which family relationships qualify?

The parent of a minor French national who has contributed to the child's maintenance and upbringing (Civil Code art. 371-2) since the child's birth or for at least two years.

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  • https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/web/france-visas/famille-de-francais
    You are the parent of a minor French national and you contribute to the maintenance and upbringing of your child (under the conditions provided for in [article 371-2 of the Civil Code](https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/codes/article_lc/LEGIARTI000039778192)) since the birth of the child or for at least two years.

Who may sponsor or bring the family member, and what immigration/citizenship status must that person hold?

The link is to a minor French child who resides in France.

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What is important for proving marriage, partnership, parentage, custody, dependency or another qualifying relationship?

The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm the evidence needed to prove the family relationship.

What important financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance responsibilities apply?

The parent must effectively contribute to the child's maintenance and education since birth (or for at least 2 years).

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Limits of the record
  • No income, accommodation or insurance threshold is stated.

How 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?

The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm the application process, rights, duration and path to independent or longer-term status.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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