How do I know which Préfecture I belong to?
January 12, 2024
When you want to undertake administrative procedures in France, it is essential to know which Préfecture you belong to since each département (somewhat the equivalent of a neighbourhood) has its mode of operation. In this article, we explain everything you need to know to figure out which one is your Préfecture.
Step 1 : What is a Préfecture?
When you want to undertake administrative procedures in France, it is essential to know which Préfecture you belong to since each département (somewhat the equivalent of a neighbourhood) has its mode of operation. In this article, we explain everything you need to know to figure out which one is your Préfecture.
In France, the Préfectures are administrations that are usually located in large cities and are responsible for several départements.
The sous-Préfectures are present in smaller towns and have jurisdiction over a single département. Depending on your address, you will either have to go to the Préfecture for your formalities, or sometimes to the sous-Préfecture.
Simply put, you may need it for immigration procedures such as applications for titres de séjour (residence permit) or naturalization.
Step 2 : Identify the Préfecture in your département
Each département has its own mode of operation, so it is essential to clearly identify your Préfecture before starting the process.
This will determine how you apply for a residence permit as well as how you book your appointment to submit your documents or withdraw your titre de séjour (residence permit).
☛ List of Préfectures of France:
https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liste_des_pr%C3%A9fectures_de_France
Step 3: Visit the website of your Préfecture to obtain information
Examples :
Paris : https://www.rdv-prefecture.interieur.gouv.fr/rdvpref/reservation/demarche/4443/Paris :
Hauts-de-Seine : https://www.hauts-de-seine.gouv.fr/
Val-de-Marne : https://www.val-de-marne.gouv.fr/
Yvelines : https://www.yvelines.gouv.fr/
Val-d’Oise : https://www.val-doise.gouv.fr/
Essonne : https://www.essonne.gouv.fr/
Seine-Saint-Denis : https://www.seine-saint-denis.gouv.fr/
Bouches-du-Rhône : https://www.bouches-du-rhone.gouv.fr/
Rhône : https://www.rhone.gouv.fr/
Haute-Garonne : https://www.haute-garonne.gouv.fr/
Alpes-Maritimes : https://www.alpes-maritimes.gouv.fr/
I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have any other questions ⤵️.