Residence permit & prefecture assistance
FrenchPappers is a private service that helps foreign nationals in France with their administrative procedures. First application, renewal, status change, family reunification, naturalisation or booking a prefecture appointment: a specialised professional prepares and handles your file so that it is complete, consistent and 100% compliant with the administration's requirements. You save time, you avoid procedural mistakes and you move forward with peace of mind, supported at every step until the prefecture's decision.
FrenchPappers is an independent private support service. We are neither lawyers nor a public service: only the prefecture decides whether your permit is granted.
Why get support with your residence permit?
Residence procedures rely on precise rules: the right permit category, the exact list of documents, CERFA forms and consistent justification. A mistake can lead to a refusal, a loss of rights or months of delay. Getting support means securing every step of your file and moving forward with peace of mind.
- Fewer mistakes and a lower risk of refusal caused by a poorly prepared file
- File handled within 24 hours of receiving your information
- Follow-up until the prefecture's decision thanks to the "Zero Abandonment" Guarantee
- WhatsApp support in under one hour, available in 10 languages
- Over 100 files supported, with a rating of 4.9/5 on the reviews collected
Going it alone on ANEF or getting support?
Submitting on ANEF is free and open to everyone. But succeeding on your own means knowing the right procedure, the up-to-date list of documents and how to justify your application. Here is what concretely changes depending on whether you go alone or with support.
| Procedure step | Going alone on ANEF | Supported by FrenchPappers |
|---|---|---|
| Choosing the procedure | Up to you, with a risk of choosing the wrong category | Analysis of your eligibility and of the right procedure |
| List of documents | To compile yourself | Personalised and verified list |
| Check before submission | None | Full review before submission |
| Cover letter / justification | To write yourself | Explanatory letter written for you |
| Additional documents | To handle alone with the administration | Handled at no extra cost ("Zero Abandonment" Guarantee) |
| Turnaround time | Depends on your availability | Within 24 hours of receiving your information |
| Cost | Free (excluding State taxes and stamps) | From €97 depending on the service |
Want to submit it yourself? At the very least, have your file validated before sending it: the Express File Inspection at €97 lets you correct anomalies before they cost you a refusal.
Which service should you choose for your situation?
Each situation corresponds to a specific procedure and service. Here is how to find your way in a few lines.
You are arriving in France or regularising your situation
For a first permit, the key is to prove your eligibility and build a consistent file from the start. Our first residence permit application service covers the eligibility analysis, the full assembly of the file and the explanatory letter.
Your permit is about to expire
Don't let your rights lapse. The residence permit renewal secures the continuity of your situation via the ANEF portal, until you obtain your new permit.
Your situation is changing (studies, work, family)
Moving from student to employee, private and family life, talent passport: a status change requires checking precise criteria and properly linking your file to your employer. Family reunification, too, requires rigorous preparation of the income conditions and the OFII file.
You are aiming for French nationality
French naturalisation is prepared from the admissibility stage through to the assimilation interview. And if your sticking point is the lack of a prefecture appointment, our appointment-booking service addresses precisely that pain point.
Can't find a slot, saturated platform, prefecture appointment "impossible" to get? Our Prefecture Appointment Booking at €147 sets up monitoring to grab a slot and unblock your procedure, without you having to watch the portal day and night.
Our services & pricing
FrenchPappers supports you across all your procedures: first application, renewal, status change, family reunification, naturalisation and prefecture appointment booking. A specialised professional handles your file and makes sure it is 100% compliant with the State's requirements.
The "Zero Abandonment" Guarantee
We guarantee that your file will be processed and taken care of within 24 hours, as well as followed up until the prefecture's final decision. If the administration requests new documents, we will always be there, at no extra cost. Note: only the Prefecture makes the final decision on whether the permit is granted.
Express File Inspection
Do you want to submit your application yourself (ANEF or Prefecture)? Have your file validated by an expert before submission to avoid the worst (immediate refusal, loss of rights).
- ✓ Full review of supporting documents and correction of anomalies
Our Full-Support Services
First Application
Complete assistance to regularise your situation and obtain a first permit.
- Legal eligibility analysis
- Assembly of the complete file
- Explanatory letter written
- Administrative follow-up
Renewal
Secure the continuity of your rights. We fully handle the renewal of your permit.
- Mandatory preliminary check
- Procedure via the ANEF portal
- Secure digital submission
- Follow-up until the permit is obtained
Status Change
Moving from student to employee, talent passport or private and family life.
- Check of the required criteria
- Help with CERFA forms and annexes
- Direct liaison with your employer
- Handling of the final file
Family Reunification
Bring your family to France legally and with complete peace of mind.
- Check of the income conditions
- Preparation of the OFII file
- Liaison with the Prefecture / Consulate
- Follow-up until arrival in France
Naturalisation
End-to-end support for your French nationality application.
- Admissibility assessment
- Creation of the file on NATALI
- Preparation for the assimilation interview
- Follow-up of the processing and decree
Prefecture Appointment Booking
Unblock your situation. We secure a prefecture slot for you.
- Automated 24/7 monitoring
- Ultra-fast slot booking
- Immediate SMS alert
- Guaranteed or your money back
Transactions via Stripe — no banking details stored on the site.
Pricing and timelines summary
| Service | Price from | Turnaround time | Payment | Follow-up included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express File Inspection | 97 € | 24 h | One-time payment | Review before submission |
| First Application | 490 € | 24 h | 3x | Yes, until decision |
| Renewal | 290 € | 24 h | 3x | Yes, until decision |
| Status Change | 650 € | 24 h | 3x or 4x | Yes, until decision |
| Family Reunification | 700 € | 24 h | 3x or 4x | Yes, until decision |
| Naturalisation | 550 € | 24 h | 3x | Yes, until decision |
| Prefecture Appointment Booking | 147 € | 24 h | One-time payment | Monitoring until a slot is found |
Prices in euros, valid in France, support in 10 languages. WhatsApp support in under one hour. Excluding OFII taxes and stamps owed to the State.
Our 4-step method
- Discussion and diagnosis. You tell us about your situation on WhatsApp; we identify the right procedure and your eligibility.
- Building the file. We gather the documents, complete the forms and write the explanatory letter.
- Submission. Your file is submitted on ANEF or to the prefecture, depending on the applicable procedure.
- Follow-up until the decision. We track the processing and handle requests for additional documents thanks to the "Zero Abandonment" Guarantee, until the prefecture's decision.
Pricing, instalment payment & guarantee
Prices start at €97 for an Express File Inspection and at €290 for full renewal support, up to €700 for the most complex procedures. Full-support services can be paid in 3 or 4 instalments via Stripe, with no banking details stored on the site. These amounts do not include the OFII taxes and stamps owed to the State, which are paid directly to the administration.
Thanks to the "Zero Abandonment" Guarantee, your file is handled within 24 hours and followed up until the final decision, including requests for additional documents, at no extra cost. Reminder: only the prefecture decides whether your permit is granted.
They trusted us
Rated 4.9/5 across 50+ reviews. Feedback from people we have supported.
"My student permit was expiring in 2 weeks and I couldn't get an appointment. The team prepared my file and I received my receipt on time."
Aminata D. — Île-de-France
"The ANEF portal kept blocking my supporting documents. They understood the format issue and fixed it within 24 hours."
Karim T. — Nouvelle-Aquitaine
"Excellent advisory service for my move to talent passport status. I felt reassured from submission to the prefecture summons."
Sofia M. — Occitanie
Frequently asked questions about residence permit assistance
How can I get help with a residence permit in France?
You can entrust your procedure to a private support service like FrenchPappers. A professional analyses your eligibility, assembles your file, writes the explanatory letter and submits it on ANEF or to the prefecture. You remain supported until the administration's decision.
How much does residence permit assistance cost?
At FrenchPappers, prices start at €97 for a file inspection and at €290 for full renewal support. Full-support services can be paid in 3 or 4 instalments. These amounts do not include the taxes and revenue stamps owed to the State.
Is FrenchPappers a law firm?
No. FrenchPappers is an independent private service that helps with administrative procedures. We do not provide legal advice reserved for lawyers and we do not replace the administration: only the prefecture decides whether your permit is granted.
Can I submit my application myself on ANEF?
Yes, submitting on ANEF is free and open to everyone. However, choosing the wrong category, a missing document or a poorly worded justification can delay or jeopardise your file. Our Express File Inspection at €97 lets you have it validated before submission.
How quickly is my file handled?
Your file is handled within 24 hours of receiving your information. However, the final processing time depends solely on the prefecture and varies by department and type of application.
What happens if the prefecture requests additional documents?
Thanks to the "Zero Abandonment" Guarantee, we handle requests for additional documents at no extra cost and support you until the final decision. You are never left alone facing the administration.
Which service is right for a student-to-employee status change?
The "Status Change" service is designed for this transition. It includes checking the required criteria, help with CERFA forms, liaison with your employer and handling of the final file. The price starts at €650, payable in 3x or 4x.
Do you offer support in my language?
Yes. Our support is available in 10 languages via WhatsApp, with a response in under one hour. You can tell us about your situation and follow your file in the language you are most comfortable with.
We operate throughout France
Whatever your department, we adapt your file to the practices and timelines of your prefecture. Discover our dedicated pages for the main jurisdictions:
- residence permit in Paris
- Lyon prefecture
- Marseille prefecture procedures
- residence permit in Toulouse
- Lille prefecture
- Bordeaux prefecture procedures
- residence permit in Nantes
- Strasbourg prefecture
- Montpellier prefecture procedures
- residence permit in Nice
- Créteil prefecture
- Bobigny prefecture procedures
- residence permit in Nanterre
- Versailles prefecture
- Cergy prefecture procedures
- residence permit in Évry
- Saint-Denis prefecture
- Melun prefecture procedures
- residence permit in Rennes
- Rouen prefecture
- Grenoble prefecture procedures
- residence permit in Dijon
- Angers prefecture
- Nîmes prefecture procedures
- residence permit in Clermont-Ferrand
- Tours prefecture
- Metz prefecture procedures
- residence permit in Orléans
- Caen prefecture
- Amiens prefecture procedures
Ready to secure your procedure?
Tell us about your situation in just a few minutes. An advisor analyses your case, points you to the right service and starts handling it within 24 hours. Response in under one hour, in 10 languages.
Talk to an advisor on WhatsApp