Family purpose

What is the reason for your stay ?

Adoption

Family of French national

Family of european national

Family of foreign national residing in France

If you want to visit your family without settling permanently, check the conditions by referring to the tourist and private stay section.

If you wish to join a family member staying or having settled in France, the supporting documents and the nature of the visa that you must apply for depend on your nationality, the assessment of your family relationship and the duration and reason for your stay :

If you live in France and you want to adopt a minor who lives outside France, check the conditions for an adoption visa.

Preparing my visa application

Assess your situation with France-Visas online support and identify the necessary supporting documents.

Making my visa application

After checking the need for a visa to stay in France, you start your process online.