14 April 2026

France announces shorter residence permit processing times and rights continuity

On 5 April 2026, the French Ministry of the Interior identified workers’ rights continuity as a national priority in response to long processing times in many prefectures. The objective is to ensure that third-country nationals legally residing in France can continue to work and enjoy their rights without interruption, despite administrative delays.

A Tax Alert prepared by EY's People Advisory Services, and attached below, provides additional details.

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Full text of Tax Alert

Document ID: 2026-0858