What is ANEF used for?

The Digital Administration for Foreign Nationals in France allows users to complete certain procedures relating to residence and the acquisition of French nationality online. The procedure to follow depends on the application and the applicant’s circumstances: you must consult the official instructions before submitting an application.

Tracking your application

For procedures available on the portal, applicants create an account, complete the form, upload supporting documents and track the progress of their application. Requests for additional documents and messages from the authorities may be sent through the portal.

You must keep your login details, check your personal account regularly and meet the stated deadlines for responding to requests from the authorities.

Do not confuse submission with the right to reside

Submitting an application online does not mean it has been approved. A certificate of submission must not be confused with a certificate extending the application processing period: these documents do not have the same effects. You must check the type of document you have received, its validity period and the rights it grants.

Where can you check the procedure?

Consult the official ANEF portal and the instructions from the prefecture responsible for your case.