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Humanitarian visas in France

All visa options within this category.

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Statut de réfugié (reconnaissance de la qualité de réfugié)

Entry: not_applicable
Stay: Recognised refugees are granted a residence permit; duration varies and can lead to long-term residency
status

Fee: 0 EUR (No fee for recognition procedure; state provides integration support)

Work allowed: yes

Extendable: yes

Processing time: Variable (decision by OFPRA and possible appeal to CNDA)

Protection subsidiaire (protection subsidiaire accordée par OFPRA/CNDA)

Entry: not_applicable
Stay: Residence rights granted under subsidiary protection; duration varies
status

Fee: 0 EUR (No fee for protection determination)

Work allowed: yes

Extendable: yes

Processing time: Variable

Protection Temporaire (mesure d'urgence conforme à la décision-cadre de l'UE)

Entry: not_applicable
Stay: Temporary (as defined by activating EU decision); duration set by decision
status

Fee: 0 EUR (Temporary protection implemented under EU instrument; no applicant fee)

Work allowed: yes

Extendable: conditional

Processing time: Immediate activation by government decision; administrative formalities vary

Demande d'asile (statut de demandeur d'asile pendant instruction)

Entry: not_applicable
Stay: Until determination of asylum claim (duration depends on procedure)
status

Fee: 0 EUR (No consular fee; administrative costs covered by state for processing)

Work allowed: conditional

Extendable: yes

Processing time: Variable (months; depends on OFPRA and CNDA caseload)

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