French residence permit fees in 2026: tax stamps after the 1 May increase
Updated 29 October 2026
The 2026 Finance Act sharply increased the taxes paid by foreign nationals. The new amounts apply since 1 May 2026. They are paid with an electronic tax stamp (timbre fiscal), bought online on the official tax stamp site, at a tobacconist or at a public finance centre.
The amounts
| Procedure | Standard rate | Reduced rate | Before 1 May 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First residence card (temporary, multi-year, resident) | €350 | €150 | €225 / €75 |
| Renewal | €250 | €100 | €225 / €75 |
| Duplicate (loss, theft) | €350 | €150 | |
| VLS-TS validation | €300 | €100 | €200 / €50 |
| Provisional residence document | €100 | no tax | |
| Regularisation fee (entry without a visa) | €300, of which €100 non-refundable | €200 | |
| Naturalisation, reintegration, declaration | €255 (€127.50 in French Guiana) | €55 |
The reduced rate covers in particular students, seasonal workers, “job search or business creation” cards, family reunification and au pairs.
Special cases
- Late renewal, without force majeure or a valid visa: €180 more, on top of the card price.
- Refugees: resident card free (first issue, duplicate, renewal).
- Victims of domestic violence or trafficking: free.
- Algerian nationals: no tax for the 10-year residence certificate.
When to pay?
The stamp is requested when you apply on ANEF (you enter its number) or when you collect the permit, depending on the procedure. Check the exact amount ANEF shows for your situation before buying.
And the wait?
Paying more does not shorten the wait. To see how long your prefecture takes, check the times shared on Dossiermap.
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Sources
- Service-Public: residence permit fees increase from 1 May 2026 (updated 12 May 2026)
- Service-Public: 10-year resident card, fees (checked 1 July 2026)
This guide is for information only and does not replace official texts or legal advice. Check your situation on service-public.gouv.fr or with your prefecture.
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