Adoption Visa (Visa long séjour adoption)
France
Last updated: December 24, 2025
Permanent (Indefinite stay)
$17.60-$116.00
3-8 months
High
About this Visa
This visa is for a child you adopt from another country to bring to France. It allows the child to enter France and live with you permanently as a legal resident. It acts as their first residence permit. This visa is only the final step of a long process. You must already have official approval to adopt (Agrément) and a court judgment from the child's home country. Be aware that France has stopped adoptions from many countries due to political or safety reasons.
Key Benefits
- Child lives in France permanently
- Free access to public schools
- Full healthcare coverage immediately
- Child can usually become a French citizen
- Travel freely within Europe (Schengen area)
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Child must be under 19 years old
- You must hold a valid French Agrément
- The adoption must be fully legal in both France and the origin country
- You cannot use this visa for Kafala (Islamic guardianship)
- You must not be on the suspended country list
Financial Requirement
None. You already proved your finances when you got your initial approval to adopt.
Documents
- Child's PassportMust be valid for at least 15 months.
- Adoption Approval (Agrément)Your official French license to adopt.
- Court JudgmentThe legal adoption decision from the child's country.
- Certificate of ConformityProof the adoption follows international (Hague) rules.
- MAI AuthorizationAn internal approval note from the French adoption authority in Paris.
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.