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Family reunification income and language conditions tightened

In force Residency

Income conditions for family reunification were raised from the SMIC to the SMIC plus a margin indexed to household size. Language requirement for accompanying family members raised from A1 to A2. Minimum prior residence for the French-resident sponsor remains 18 months. Changes were contested by associations representing migrant families but were upheld in their core elements.

Who it affects

Non-EU residents seeking to bring family members to France.

Sources

Primary: Légifrance — French Official Legal Publication ↗

Corroborating: OFII — Office Français de l'Immigration et de l'Intégration ↗ · Service-Public.fr — Official administrative portal ↗

Verified 2026-04-19 · methodology · report a correction