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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: COMMON PROVISIONS

Article R311-3

…nto France is motivated by transit, the foreign national is required to provide proof that he/she meets the conditions for entry into the country of destination.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter III: PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO SAINT-MARTIN

Article D153-3

The following provisions are applicable to Saint-Martin in their wording resulting from Decree no. 2020-1734 of 16 December 2020, unless otherwise stated or mentioned as applying ipso jure in the tabl…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: COMMON PROVISIONS

Article R231-3

European Union citizens and nationals mentioned in article L. 200-4 are exempt from signing the republican integration contract provided for in the second paragraph of article L. 413-2.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 3: Reimbursement of medical and hospital expenses

Article R313-3

…en out by the foreign national or by the host on his/her behalf must cover, up to a minimum amount set at 30,000 euros, all medical and hospital expenses, including social assistance, likely to be inc…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: PROVISIONS SPECIFIC TO THE AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY ARTICLE 73 OF THE CONSTITUTION AND TO SAINT-PIERRE-ET-MIQUELON

Article R281-3

…Article R. 251-3 is not applicable;2° In Article R. 253-1, the reference to Article R. 614-1 is deleted.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY ARTICLE 73 OF THE CONSTITUTION AND FOR SAINT-PIERRE-ET-MIQUELON

Article R151-3

…° In article R. 142-15, a of 5° is worded as follows: " a) by the director of the territorially competent border police department"; 3° In Article R. 142-16, references to the regional directorates fo…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter IV: RIGHT TO PERMANENT RESIDENCE

Article R234-3

The continuity of residence required to acquire the right of permanent residence is not affected by temporary absences not exceeding six months per year, nor by absences of a longer duration for the f…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter IV: PROVISIONS APPLICABLE IN THE WALLIS AND FUTUNA ISLANDS

Article R154-3

The president of the Cour nationale du droit d'asile may take the necessary measures for the constitution and operation of panels of the court sitting in the Wallis and Futuna Islands.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article R233-3

European Union citizens who have entered France to look for work may not be expelled on the grounds that their residence is irregular as long as they are able to provide proof that they are continuing…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Title VII: CONTROLS AND PENALTIES

Article R270-3

Failure by third-country national family members mentioned in the second paragraph of article L. 234-1 to apply for the residence permit mentioned in article R. 234-2 within the time limits stipulated…

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