Family reunification
Who it's for: The spouse and minor children of a non-European foreign national who lives legally in France with a residence permit.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 3 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Money to show: €1,867.02
- Family can join: Yes
- Decision time: 6 months
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Money to show | €1,867.02 | — | service-public.gouv.frOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.
What the official pages say
3 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Money to show€1,867.02Official wording
“2 or 3 persons: average of the monthly gross minimum growth wage (Smic), i.e €1,867.02”
Family can joinYesOfficial wording
“you live in France with a residence permit and you want to bring your spouse and minor children to France?”
Decision time6 monthsOfficial wording
“His decision must be yours notified within 6 months of the submission of your complete file to Ofii.”
We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Main fee; Salary threshold; Can lead to permanent residence; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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