French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum
In force
The asylum seeker's allowance cannot be transferred or seized. For repayment purposes, in the event of undue payment, the French Office for Immigration and Integration may make deductions from future instalments due for any reason whatsoever. The amount of the deductions may not exceed a ceiling, determined in accordance with procedures laid down by regulation, except in the event of full repayment of the debt in a single payment if the beneficiary opts for this solution.
The blocking of current deposit or advance accounts may not have the effect of preventing the allowance from being seized.
A foreign national present on French territory may bring an action for payment within two years of the date on which his or her rights were opened. This period also applies, from the date of payment of benefits to the beneficiary, to the recovery of benefits wrongly paid, except in cases of fraud or misrepresentation.
Foreign nationals present on French territory may bring an action for payment within two years of the date on which their entitlement was established.
