WELCOME ON THE GATE : YOUR JOURNEY
Complete all your administrative procedures in one place: the Guichet d’Accueil des Talents Etrangers (GATE).
What can you do at the GATE?
You can make an appointment with international mobility agents who are available every day at the GATE. They are trained to inform you and assist you with the main procedures for settling and staying in France.
For specific cases, you can also request a meeting directly with CAF, CPAM, CROUS operators, etc.
In particular, you are encouraged to have your residence permit renewal application checked before submitting it on the government website (ANEF) to avoid errors and expedite the processing of your request.
The GATE services
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Information and assistance with procedures for:
- Obtaining a residence permit
- Health coverage
- Bank accounts (for researchers), taxes
- Housing search (for researchers) and allowances
- French courses and cultural activities
Students and doctoral candidates can obtain information on:
- Student residence permits
- Housing and dining
- Health and sports
- Material and financial aid
- Student life on campus
Students and researchers can obtain information on:
- Student and researcher residence permits
- Housing and dining
- Health
- Student life on campus
- Academic affairs at IP Paris
Information on health insurance
- Assistance with complex situations
- Monitoring of your file
Information on your rights to benefit from:
- Housing aid or other allowances
- Assistance with complex situations
- Ongoing monitoring of your file
Transportation
The RATP advisors welcome you and provide information on:
- Transport tickets (Navigo passes)
- Line B
- Mobility in Essonne
Information and support on:
- Digital services (personal space, job search, student jobs, etc.)
- Student services (jobs, forums, CVs, cover letters, skills, etc.)
CROUS services include:
- Student housing
- Scholarships
- University dining, sports, and cultural activities
Integration
“Integration and Social Connection” Workshops*:
Come meet other students or researchers over a coffee.
*Subject to availability.
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Residence Permit: Simplified Process
Arrival in your establishment
- Première demande de titre de séjour (transformation d’un visa en titre de séjour) : dès l’arrivée
- Renouvellement de titre de séjour : 3 mois avant l’expiration du titre
Official verification of your file at the GATE
We recommend that you carry out preparatory work with the help of your institution or the GATE: checking your application or renewal file can save you processing time. Indeed, missing documentation can delay the processing of your file and the issuance of your permit by several weeks.
During this process, agents will guide you in completing other necessary procedures for life in France (residence card, health coverage, insurance, etc.).
Issuance of residence permits
Après dépôt sur l’ANEF (ou demande de rendez-vous en Préfecture pour les cas particuliers), le délai de traitement sans nouvelles peut s’étendre jusqu’à 3 mois. En cas de demande de pièce complémentaire ce délai sera prolongé.
En cas de délai plus long que normal, en cas de doute… le GATE peut vous renseigner et saisir les Préfectures si la situation le justifie.
GATE's visitors are sharing their experience!
“Thank you so much for your help. It was invaluable!” (Slimani A., GATE 2023)
“This is the first time I’ve felt welcomed in France, and it’s also the first time someone has helped me so kindly. Thank you.” (Alhelou C., GATE 2023)
“I had a lot of doubts about my residence permit situation, and after the appointment, I knew exactly what I needed to do! Thank you so much!” (Daniel T., GATE 2023)
“Super welcoming and very professional! Thank you for your kindness and help 🙂”
“Finally!! A reception worthy of the 21st century… human and welcoming. Thank you!” (GATE 2019)
“I was received with a big smile, the team is fantastic, friendly, and very welcoming. I want to say that this is one of the best administrative teams I’ve encountered since my stay in France. Thank you.” Crycia 🙂
“A big thank you for the warm welcome and kindness of all the staff.”