Algerians can apply for family reunification after 12 months in France
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Algérie 360
Algerian nationals legally residing in France can apply for family reunification after 12 months of residence, compared with 18 months for other nationals. The applicant must notably hold an Algerian residence certificate valid for at least one year and meet income and housing requirements, according to Service-Public.
Algerian nationals legally residing in France can apply for family reunification after 12 months of residence, compared with 18 months under the general system. This specific period derives from the Franco-Algerian agreement of 27 December 1968, according to the French government’s Service-Public portal, whose information sheet was updated in June 2026.
The procedure covers the arrival in France of a spouse and children. It remains conditional on holding a residence permit and having resources and accommodation that meet the criteria set by the French authorities.
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