If you wish to join your spouse or partner living in France, the process depends on their residency status:

Family Reunion Procedure
This process allows spouses or parents (for those under 18 years of age) to reunite with family members in France. The application must be submitted to the Direction Territorial of the French Office of Immigration and Integration (OFII) in your spouse’s place of residence.

Key requirements include:

• Proof of sufficient and regular financial resources to support your family.
• Evidence of adequately-sized accommodation.

The local Prefecture will review the application to determine if these conditions are met. Once approved, the consular services will issue a long-stay visa, valid for three months.

Residence Permit Application
After arriving in France, you must apply for a residence permit at the local police station in your department of residence. This permit will allow you to stay legally in France.