Residence card of a retired (or inactive) EU/EEA/Switzerland citizen - After 5 years of stay

You are affected if you meet all of the following conditions:

• You are European
• You have stayed in France for 5 continuous years (without exercising a professional activity or without continuing your studies)
• You continue to live in France.

You must make your request on the internet:

Apply online for a residence permit, a change of situation, a travel document, an application for ANEF naturalization

• Valid identity card or passport
• Indication concerning your domicile: provided by any means
• Proof of the continuity of your stay for 5 years in France: 1 document per semester (rent or charge receipts, invoices, etc.)
• Proof of your right to stay in France for the previous 5 years (pension slips, bank account statements, etc.).
• Proof of health insurance: certificate of coverage by an insurance of your health insurance costs

• e-photo : enter the e-photo code (provided by the photographer or the authorized booth on the photo board). If you don't have an e-photo yet, you can locate a digital photo and signature service.

Issuance of the card EU/EEA/Switzerland citizen - Permanent residence - All professional activities is free of charge.

The card is given to you by the prefecture (or sub-prefecture) of your home.

If your right to stay is permanent, the card is only valid 10 years. It must therefore be renewed.

The approach is identical to that of the 1^re ask.