Last updated 10 September 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Family visas to France for U.S. citizens
Family reunion visa, Family reunification visa
Travel purpose:
Other
, long stay
Family visas — what you need to know
Allows long-term residence in France for adult family members and dependents of French citizens or legal residents. Applicants must provide proof of relationship, demonstrate financial means, and confirm accommodation. Typically issued for stays exceeding 90 days.
Visa validity period
from 3 months to 1 year
Fees
€99 (~$115)
Which family visas is best suited for you?
Visa for accompanying family of talent passport holder
Eligible individuals
Adult family member of beneficiary of the talent passport, family
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€99 (~$115)
Visa for family of ICT employee
Eligible individuals
Adult family member of ICT posted employee or intern, family
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€99 (~$115)
Visa for adult child under 21 years of French national
Eligible individuals
Adult child or dependent under 21 years old of French national
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€99 (~$115)
Visa for children of refugees and subsidiary protection holders
Eligible individuals
Adult child under 19 years old of refugee, protection or stateless person
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€99 (~$115)
Family visa for older dependents of French nationals
Eligible individuals
Dependent older relative of French national or of his/her spouse
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€99 (~$115)
Family visa
Eligible individuals
Family member, family
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€99 (~$115)
Visa for father/mother of refugee, beneficiary of subsidiary protection or stateless person
Eligible individuals
Parent of refugee, protection or stateless person
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€99 (~$115)
Non-dependent ascendant visa
Eligible individuals
Non-dependent ascendant, family
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€99 (~$115)
Visa for parent of French minor child
Eligible individuals
Parent of French minor child
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€99 (~$115)
Visa for spouse of beneficiary of French-Russian agreement
Eligible individuals
Spouse of beneficiary of the french-russian agreement
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€99 (~$115)
Spouse visa for French citizen
Eligible individuals
Spouse of French national
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€99 (~$115)
Visa for spouse or partner of refugee or beneficiary of subsidiary protection
Eligible individuals
Spouse or partner of refugee, protection or stateless person
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€99 (~$115)