Glossary

Stamp or sticker in your passport that proves that you are authorised to travel to a country.

Scientific-researcher visa: residence permit for Algerian nationals, researchers employed in France, guests, or with a grant of over €1,650 net per month.

Visa long séjour. Three-month visa issued to non-European nationals wishing to stay in France for more than one year. Once you have arrived in France, you must apply for a residence permit on the ANEF.

Visa long séjour valant titre de séjour. This visa is issued to non-European nationals wishing to settle in France for a period of three months to 1 year. The VLS-TS must be validated on the ANEF within two months of arrival in France.