Reference metadata describe statistical concepts and methodologies used for the collection and generation of data. They provide information on data quality and, since they are strongly content-oriented, assist users in interpreting the data. Reference metadata, unlike structural metadata, can be decoupled from the data.
Direction Générale des Etrangers en France / Département des statistiques, des études et de la documentation
1.3. Contact name
Restricted from publication
1.4. Contact person function
Restricted from publication
1.5. Contact mail address
1.6. Contact email address
Restricted from publication
1.7. Contact phone number
Restricted from publication
1.8. Contact fax number
Restricted from publication
2.1. Data description
2.1.1. Introduction
This metadata information is provided by France's authorities to ensure compliance with the requirements of Article 6 of Regulation 862/2007 on Community Statistics on Migration and International Protection.
As required by Article 9 of the Regulation 862/2007, Member States must report to Eurostat on the data sources used, the reasons for the selection of these sources and the effects of the selected data on the quality of the statistics. Member States shall provide it with all the information necessary to evaluate the quality, comparability and completeness of the statistical information.
The reference terms for the assessment of quality compliance are provided by Eurostat in the Residence permit statistics technical guidelines applied for the reference period (See section 3.4 Statistical concepts and definitions from the Residence permits statistics ESMS file).
2.1.2. General description of the statistical domain at national level
National system for compilation of residence permits statistics (level of development, main changes that affected the system in the last years and further development)
The datasource is AGDREF (application of management of the files of the foreign nationals in France) corresponding to residence permits issued in the prefecture.
We have all the data on the issuing of residence permits. The quality has improved with improved coherency control tools.
No significant changes in recent years
2.1.3. European and national legal framework relevant for Residence permits statistics
Include information on Applicable/Not applicable European legal acts at national level
The legal basis regarding the foreigners is to be found in the CESEDA - Code de l'entrée et du Séjour des Etrangers et des Demandeurs d'Asile (code for entry and stay of foreigners and asylum seekers).
2.1.4. Institutional infrastructure
List of the institutions involved in managing the registers related to Residence permits statistics and the institutions involved in the compilation of the Residence permits statistics
Prefectures
2.1.5. General procedure for issuing first residence permits at National level
The issuance of a first residence permit is directly entered in the application then feeds our information system.
2.1.6. General procedure for recording change of status or reason to stay of the permit (reason)
Not known
2.1.7. General procedure for recording all valid residence permits at the end of the year
Include information on all permits valid in the end of the year and long term permits
Thanks to the validity date of the residence permit, we know all the valid residence permits on December 31 of a year
2.1.8. General procedure for recording residence permits for Highly Skilled Workers and EU Blue Cards
Include information for first permit data collection and EU Blue Cards data collection
The reasons for issuing residence permits are known in the AGDREF appplication
2.1.9. General procedure for recording single permits
The reasons for issuing residence permits are known in the AGDREF appplication
2.1.10. Type of residence permits counted for Residence permits statistics (e.g. residence permits, long-term visas, authorisation to stay, work permit, education permit, etc) referirng to all applicable tables
We only have residence permits in AGDREF.
2.1.11. Main problems that affect the quality of the data and what tables are concerned including the compliance status with the definitions from Residence permits statistics Technical Guideline
Socio-professional categories are poorly informed in AGDREF.So we can not fill some tables.
Thirs country nationals receiving residence permits.
2.7. Reference area
France.
2.8. Coverage - Time
2008 and onwards.
2.9. Base period
Not applicable.
3.1. Source data
Tables
Presentation of the data source(s) / national registers
RP1. First permits issued for family reasons
AGDREF (IT tool of prefectures)
RP2. First permits issued for education reasons
AGDREF (IT tool of prefectures)
RP3. First permits issued for remunerated activities
AGDREF (IT tool of prefectures)
RP4. First permits issued for other reasons
AGDREF (IT tool of prefectures)
RP5. Change of immigration status or reason to stay
AGDREF (IT tool of prefectures)
RP6. All valid permits on 31 December
AGDREF (IT tool of prefectures)
RP7. Long-term residents on 31 December
AGDREF (IT tool of prefectures)
BC1. EU Blue Cards issued
AGDREF (IT tool of prefectures)
BC2. Admitted family members of EU Bleu Cards holders
AGDREF (IT tool of prefectures)
BC3. EU Blue Cards holders and family members with previous residence in another EU Member State
AGDREF (IT tool of prefectures)
SP1. Single permits
AGDREF (IT tool of prefectures)
3.2. Frequency of data collection
Tables
Frequency (Delete non-relevant attributes)
RP1. First permits issued for family reasons
Annual
RP2. First permits issued for education reasons
Annual
RP3. First permits issued for remunerated activities
Annual
RP4. First permits issued for other reasons
Annual
RP5. Change of immigration status or reason to stay
Annual
RP6. All valid permits on 31 December
Annual
RP7. Long-term residents on 31 December
Annual
BC1. EU Blue Cards issued
Annual
BC2. Admitted family members of EU Blue Cards holders
Annual
BC3. EU Blue Cards holders and family members with previous residence in another EU Member State
Annual
SP1. Single permits
Annual
3.3. Data collection
Systematic process of gathering data for official statistics at national level.
3.4. Data validation
Description of the data validation system at national level Not available information.
Validation procedure
Applied
Checks of totals consistency
Yes
Checks of magnitude of changes over time
Yes
Using intervals of values for outliers/errors detection
Yes
Using visual validation (visual verification of the tables or the graph resulted)
Yes
Checking the data integrity over each processing step
Yes
Using special programs/software for data validation
Yes
Checking if the double counting cases are excluded
Yes
Checking the consistency between EU Blue Cards from first permits (RP3) and EU Blue Cards data collection (BC1-BC3)
Yes
Checking the consistency between flow and stock data (RP1-RP4 vs RP6)
Yes
Checking the consistency between statistics by "reason" and statistics by "age" and "sex" categories
Yes
Analyse the statistics reported by other countries
No
Other
No
3.5. Data compilation
Estimations used: Details on the estimations done for Residence permits statistics (methodology applied and the concerned categories and tables)
Not applicable.
3.6. Adjustment
Not applicable.
4.1. Quality assurance
See points 2 and 3 or 4.2.1.
4.2. Quality management - assessment
4.2.1. Description of the Quality management system at national level
Quality management of migration statistics is a part of quality management of the French statistical system which is leaded by INSEE (the NSI). RESPER statistics processing is documented by several description schemes and procedure forms.
4.2.2. General Quality assessment (Delete non-relevant attributes: Good quality / Sufficient quality / Poor quality)
Topics
Output / Product Quality
Process Quality
Institutional Environment
Details in case of sufficient quality / Poor quality
First permits issued for family reasons
Good quality
Good quality
Good quality
First permits issued for education reasons
Good quality
Good quality
Good quality
First permits issued for remunerated activities
Good quality
Good quality
Good quality
First permits issued for other reasons
Good quality
Good quality
Good quality
Change of immigration statusor reason to stay
Good quality
Good quality
Good quality
All valid permits on 31 December
Good quality
Good quality
Good quality
Long-term residents on 31 December
Good quality
Good quality
Good quality
Single Permits
Good quality
Good quality
Good quality
EU Blue Cards issued
Good quality
Good quality
Good quality
Admitted family members of EU Blue Cards holders
Data not available
EU Blue Cards holders and family members with previous residence in another EU Member State
Data not available
Good quality (extensive quality) - covers all quality requirements, substantial quality checks are performed and a very good cooperation exists between institutions.
Sufficient quality (acceptable quality) - covers minimum requirements, but issues still exist and more information/validation is needed for a better quality assessment and acceptable cooperation issues exists.
Poor quality (inadequate quality) - the data do not meet the minimum requirements or there is not enough information for quality assessment and important cooperation issues exists.
5.1. Relevance - User Needs
5.1.1. General aspects
Include information on main users of Residence permits statistics at national level, European and International level.
The statistics collected under the Regulation 862/2007 are widely used in official publications and by a wide range of users at national, European and International level. The Residence permits statistics produced are regularly used by national administrations, academic researchers and civil society groups working on a wide range of topics including the integration of immigrants, the development and monitoring of national asylum and immigration procedures, and the projection of the future population and labour force.
Parliament, government, researchers, NGOs
At European level, the main users of Residence permits statistics are Eurostat and DG Migration and Home Affairs. These statistics are used in several publications of the Commission, as well as in the preparation of regular reports, policy proposals and analysis. The statistics also provide an input to the European Migration Network (EMN) studies and reports that address specific issues of current policy importance.
5.1.2. Residence permits statistics data publication at national level
Include information on residence permits statistics published at national level and differences between the data provided to Eurostat and the data published at national level (first permits, all valid permits at the end of the year, long term permits at the end of the year, single permits, single permits and EU Blue Cards)
There is no significant difference the data provided to Eurostat and the data published at national level. User needs are the same.
5.2. Relevance - User Satisfaction
If available/applicable, provide information on user satisfaction at national level.
Not available.
5.3. Completeness
Completeness of the data provided based on Article 6 of the Regulation 862/2007 (mandatory data provision), justification of the missing mandatory breakdowns and completeness of the data provided on voluntary basis.
Categories
Availability
Details related to "not applicable" and "not available" cases
RP1. First permits issued for family reasons
Citizenship
Available
Length of validity
Available
Reason
Available
Member
Available
RP2. First permits issued for education reasons
Citizenship
Available
Length of validity
Available
Reason
Available
RP3. First permits issued for remunerated activities
Citizenship
Available
Length of validity
Available
Reason
Available
RP4. First permits issued for other reasons
Citizenship
Available
Length of validity
Available
Reason
Available
RP5. Change of immigration status or reason to stay
Citizenship
Available
Reason
Available
RP6. All valid permits on 31 December
Citizenship
Available
Length of validity
Available
Reason
Available
RP7. Long-term residents on 31 December
Citizenship
Available
Reason
Available
SP1. Single permits
Reason
Available
Decision type
Available
Length of validity
Available
BC1. EU Blue Cards issued
Citizenship
Available
Decision type
Available
ISCO08
Available
BC2. Admitted family members of EU Blue Cards holders
Citizenship
Available
Decision type
Available
BC3. EU Blue Cards holders and family members with previous residence in another EU Member State
Previous residence
Not available
Indicator type
Not available
5.3.1. Data completeness - rate
Not available.
6.1. Accuracy - overall
6.1.1. Accuracy of the total provided for each dataset
Categories
The interval in which the real population could be comparing with the total provided 100% = high accuracy (total provided reflects the real measured population)
Details
RP1. First permits issued for family reasons
100%
RP2. First permits issued for education reasons
100%
RP3. First permits issued for remunerated activities
100%
RP4. First permits issued for other reasons
100%
RP5. Change of immigration status or reason to stay
100%
RP6. All valid permits on 31 December
100%
RP7. Long-term residents on 31 December
100%
SP1. Single permits
100%
BC1. EU Blue Cards issued
100%
BC2. Admitted family members of EU Blue Cards holders
100%
BC3. EU Blue Cards holders and family members with previous residence in another EU Member State
0%
6.1.2. Accuracy of the total provided for each category
(Delete non-relevant attributes for Accuracy issue: No/Yes; Overestimation/Underestimation and Delete/Change/Adapt the text for impact percentage; see definitions from Eurostat Statistics Explained glosary: Glossary coverage)
Categories
Accuracy issue
Description of the accuracy issue
Details about the impact on the statistics reported
RP1. First permits issued for family reasons
Citizenship
Yes
Length of validity
Yes
Member
Yes
Reason
Yes
RP2. First permits issued for education reasons
Citizenship
Yes
Length of validity
Yes
Reason
Yes
RP3. First permits issued for remunerated activities
Citizenship
Yes
Length of validity
Yes
Reason
Yes
RP4. First permits issued for other reasons
Citizenship
Yes
Length of validity
Yes
Reason
Yes
RP5. Change of immigration status or reason to stay
Citizenship
Yes
Reason
Yes
RP6. All valid permits on 31 December
Citizenship
Yes
Length of validity
Yes
Reason
Yes
RP7. Long-term residents on 31 December
Citizenship
Yes
Reason
Yes
SP1. Single permits
Reason
Yes
Decision type
Yes
Length of validity
Yes
BC1. EU Blue Cards issued
Citizenship
Yes
Decision type
Yes
ISCO08
Yes
BC2. Admitted family members of EU Blue Cards holders
Citizenship
Yes
Decision type
Yes
BC3. EU Blue Cards holders and family members with previous residence in another EU Member State
Previous residence
Not available
Indicator type
Not available
6.2. Sampling error
Procedures and classifications used in case of missing information (e.g. unknown citizenship, age, etc.)
Not applicable in so far as there is no survey sampling in RESPER statistics.
One person can be included more than once in the reference datasets
Share of "double counting" cases in the total for the datasets
Description of the non-compliance issue
RP1. First permits issued for family reasons
No
RP2. First permits issued for education reasons
No
RP3. First permits issued for remunerated activities
No
RP4. First permits issued for other reasons
No
RP5. Change of immigration status or reason to stay
No
RP6. All valid permits on 31 December
No
RP7. Long-term residents on 31 December
No
SP1. Single permits
No
BC1. EU Blue Cards issued
No
BC2. Admitted family members of EU Blue Cards holders
No
BC3. EU Blue Cards holders and family members with previous residence in another EU Member State
Not available
Not available
6.3.3. Non response error
Not applicable.
6.3.3.1. Unit non-response - rate
Not applicable.
6.3.3.2. Item non-response - rate
Not applicable.
6.3.4. Processing error
Not applicable.
6.3.4.1. Imputation - rate
Not applicable.
6.3.5. Model assumption error
Not applicable.
6.4. Seasonal adjustment
Not applicable.
6.5. Data revision - policy
Data revision policy at national level
Preliminary data published in July n + 1.
Final data published in January n + 2.
6.6. Data revision - practice
Details related to the data revision policy and expected revisions of the data send to Eurostat
Preliminary data published in July n + 1.
Final data published in January n + 2.
6.6.1. Data revision - average size
Not available.
7.1. Timeliness
Not available.
7.1.1. Time lag - first result
Possible annual date when the available data has sufficient quality to be published (sent to Eurostat)
Preliminary data published in July n + 1.
7.1.2. Time lag - final result
Final data published in January n + 2.
7.2. Punctuality
Problems with data provision to Eurostat in due time and the impact of these problems on the data quality provided to Eurostat
No problem.
7.2.1. Punctuality - delivery and publication
Not available.
8.1. Comparability - geographical
Provision of data using the Eurostat Residence permits statistics Technical Guidelines and exceptions applied
Fully Compliance
Details on categories of Non-EU citizens difficult to be classified using the reference definitions from Residence permits statistics technical guidelines and the categories excluded from these reasons (excluded from the statistics reported)
No difficulty
Description of records related to "Unknown" country of citizenship category
When the information is missing
Counting all family members in case of issued permit for the principal applicant only
Provide information if the residence permit can be issued for the principal applicant only and if all the family members are counted for residence permits statistics
Not for all reasons
Description of records related to "Unknown" age and sex category
When the information is missing
Description of records related to "Other remunerated activities" sub-category of first permits from table related to "occupation reasons" (RP3)
List of categories of permits included in the "Other remunerated activities" subcategory
Employees, self-employed workers, artists
Description of records related to "Other" subcategory of first permits from table related to "other reasons" (RP4)
List of categories of permits included in the "Other" subcategory
Foreign minor entry, sick foreigners, renewal of right, etc...
Description of records related to "Other reasons" subcategory of table related to all valid permits in the end of the year (RP6)
List of categories of permits included in the "Other" subcategory
Visitor, foreign minor entry, annuity accident , veteran, retiree or pensioner, miscellaneous reasons, sick foreigners, victims of human trafficking, and victims of domestic violence
Procedure of establishing the reason for residence permits statistics and the treatment of the multiple reasons cases
We start from the reasons given in the application to establish our statistics by reason.There is no particular reprocessing.We do not face the problem of multiple reasons for a procedure.
Counting only once the first permits in one of the datasets related to for family or for education or for occupation or for other reasons (counting only once the persons in all tables RP1, RP2, RP3 and RP4 together)
Yes, there is no double count
The definition of "First permit" applied (comparing with the one mentioned in Residence permits Technical guidelines)
The definition of "First permit" is applied as provided by Residence permits Techincal guidelines
The definition of "EU Long-term status" applied (comparing with the one mentioned in Residence permits Technical guidelines)
The definition of "EU Long-term status" is applied as provided by Residence permits Technical guidelines
The definition of "National Long-term status" applied
Please list the categories of long-term permits available at national level (under national legal framework).
The resident card (10 years and permanent)
CST (temporary residence card of 5 years)
RLD (long-term resident)
: these are resident permits with a duration of 5 years or more
Counting the permanent residence permits for the "all valid permits in the end of the year" and for "long-term permits valid in the end of the year" (table RP6 and RP7)
Yes, this kind of data is available
The definition of "EU Blue Card" applied for table RP3 (comparing with the one mentioned in Residence permits Technical guidelines)
Please indicate if "comparable definition" was applied.
Yes, a comparable definition is applied
The definition of "highly-skilled workers" applied (table RP3)
Please provide details on national programmes facilitating the admission of highly-skilled workers counted for the data sent to Eurostat for this category. Include also details on 'Highly skilled workers' category reported in another main table from first permits data collection than the table related to occupation reasons (“family reason”, “education reason” or “other reasons”)
This ranking is done according to the residence permit's reason and the socio-professional category (ex : "passport talent" since 2016)
Counting the renewed residence permit, referring to first permits and change of status or reason to stay tables (RP1-RP5 tables)
Yes, this kind of data is available
The definition of "single permit" applied (comparing with the one mentioned in residence permits technical guidelines)
Yes it's applied
Coverage of specific subcategories relate to the "reason" of issuing the residence permit
see definitions from Eurostat Statistics Explained glosary: Glossary coverage.
Categories
Accuracy issue
Description of the accuracy issue
Details about the impact on the statistics reported
RP1. First permits issued for family reasons
Spouse/partner
Yes
Not applicable
Children (Minor/ Adult)
Yes
Not applicable
Other member
Yes
Not applicable
Joining an EU citizen
Yes
Not applicable
Joining an non-EU citizen
Yes
Not applicable
RP2. First permits issued for education reasons
Students
Yes
Not applicable
Other educational-related
No
Not available
RP3. First permits issued for remunerated activities
Highly skilled workers
Yes
Not applicable
EU Blue Card
Yes
Not applicable
Researchers
Yes
Not applicable
Seasonal workers
Yes
Not applicable
Other remunerated activities
Yes
Not applicable
RP4. First permits issued for other reasons
Refugee status and subsidiary protection
Yes
Not applicable
Humanitarian reasons
Yes
Not applicable
Unaccompanied minors (non asylum related)
Yes
Not applicable
Victims of trafficking in human beings
Yes
Not applicable
Residence only
Yes
Not applicable
Residual categories
Yes
Not applicable
RP5. Change of immigration status or reason to stay
- Previous permission was granted for reasons related to family formation and reunification
Reasons related to education and study
Yes
Not applicable
Reasons related to remunerated activities
Yes
Not applicable
Other reasons
Yes
Not applicable
- Previous permission was granted for reasons related to education and study
Reasons related to family formation and reunification
Yes
Not applicable
Reasons related to remunerated activities
Yes
Not applicable
Other reasons
Yes
Not applicable
- Previous permission was granted for reasons related to remunerated activities
Reasons related to family formation and reunification
Yes
Not applicable
Reasons related to education and study
Yes
Not applicable
Other reasons
Yes
Not applicable
- Previous permission was granted for other reasons
Reasons related to family formation and reunification
Yes
Not applicable
Reasons related to education and study
Yes
Not applicable
Reasons related to remunerated activities
Yes
Not applicable
RP6. All valid permits on 31 December
Family formation and reunification
Yes
Not applicable
Education and study
Yes
Not applicable
Remunerated activities
Yes
Not applicable
Refugee status
Yes
Not applicable
Subsidiary protection
Yes
Not applicable
Other reasons
Yes
Not applicable
RP7. Long-term residents on 31 December
EU long-term resident status
Yes
Not applicable
National long-term resident status
Yes
Not applicable
SP1. Single permits
Family reasons
Yes
Not data for change status
Not applicable
Education reasons
Yes
Not data for change status
Not applicable
Occupation reasons
Yes
Not data for change status
Not applicable
BC1. EU Blue Cards issued
Citizenship
Yes
Not applicable
Decision type
Yes
Not applicable
ISCO08
Yes
Not applicable
ISCO08
Yes
Not applicable
BC2. Admitted family members of EU Blue Cards holders
Citizenship
Yes
Not applicable
Decision type
Yes
Not applicable
BC3. EU Blue Cards holders and family members with previous residence in another EU Member State
Previous residence
No
Not available
Indicator type
No
Not available
Coverage of specific subcategories relate to EU Blue Cards data collection
see definitions from Eurostat Statistics Explained glosary: Glossary coverage.
Categories
Accuracy issue
Description of the accuracy issue
Details about the impact on the statistics reported
BC1. EU Blue Cards issued
EU Blue Cards Granted
Yes
Not applicable
EU Blue Cards Renewed
Yes
Not applicable
EU Blue Cards Withdrawn
No
Not available
ISCO 08
No
Not available
BC2. Admitted family members of EU Blue Cards holders
EU Blue Cards Granted
Yes
Not applicable
EU Blue Cards Renewed
Yes
Not applicable
EU Blue Cards Withdrawn
No
Not available
BC3. EU Blue Cards holders and family members with previous residence in another EU Member State
EU Blue Cards holders
No
Not available
Family members
No
Not available
Coverage of specific subcategories relate to the "length of validity" of the residence permit
see definitions from Eurostat Statistics Explained glosary: Glossary coverage.
Categories
Accuracy issue
Description of the accuracy issue
Details about the impact on the statistics reported
RP1. First permits issued for family reasons
At least 3 months but less than 6 months
Yes
Not applicable
At least 6 months but less than 12 months
Yes
Not applicable
12 months and more
Yes
Not applicable
RP2. First permits issued for education reasons
At least 3 months but less than 6 months
Yes
Not applicable
At least 6 months but less than 12 months
Yes
Not applicable
12 months and more
Yes
Not applicable
RP3. First permits issued for remunerated activities
At least 3 months but less than 6 months
Yes
Not applicable
At least 6 months but less than 12 months
Yes
Not applicable
12 months and more
Yes
Not applicable
RP4. First permits issued for other reasons
At least 3 months but less than 6 months
Yes
Not applicable
At least 6 months but less than 12 months
Yes
Not applicable
12 months and more
Yes
Not applicable
RP6. All valid permits on 31 December
At least 3 months but less than 6 months
Yes
Not applicable
At least 6 months but less than 12 months
Yes
Not applicable
12 months and more
Yes
Not applicable
SP1. Single permits
At least 3 months but less than 6 months
Yes
Not applicable
At least 6 months but less than 12 months
Yes
Not applicable
12 months and more
Yes
Not applicable
8.1.1. Asymmetry for mirror flow statistics - coefficient
Not applicable.
8.2. Comparability - over time
Methodological changes between the present reference year and previous year(s). Justification of the important changes in figures reported for the present reference year and previous year(s)
No change.
8.2.1. Length of comparable time series
Since 2002, so around 16 years.
8.3. Coherence - cross domain
Links between the EU Blue Cards declared for first permits statistics (for occupation reasons - table RP3) and EU Blue Cards statistics (tables BC1, BC2 and BC3)
Fully Compliance
Correspondence between the residence permits statistics by reason and residence permits statistics by age and sex
Fully consistency
Links between all valid permits on 31 December and Long-term residents
Long-term residents are a subset of all valid permits on 31 December. No exceptions involved.
Links between first permits and single permits
There is no link
8.3.1 Links between the Residence permits statistics and Asylum statistics and details related to the asylum applicant(s) case(s) included in Residence permits statistics in First residence permits
Please cover the differences between the Residence permits statistics and Asylum statistics reported to Eurostat
There is no link between the Residence permits statistics and Asylum statistics. The data sources are different (AGDREF vs OFPRA).
Coherence between different categories/breakdowns required for each dataset (e.g. is each category well delimitated for the statistics reported or some of them are merged for technical reasons). Please refer to each category that has problem.
Coherence between different categories/breakdowns required for each dataset.
9.1. Dissemination format - News release
If applicable, regular or ad-hoc press releases linked to the data at national level.
Yes 2 times per year.
9.2. Dissemination format - Publications
List of residence permits publications at national level.
Admission or stay - Residence permits.
9.3. Dissemination format - online database
Presentation of the National online national database for Residence permits statistics data accessible to the public and the accessibility procedure
Published the website of the french ministry of Interior, more especially in the statistical field.
9.3.1. Data tables - consultations
If available, number of consultations of data tables within residence permits statistical domain at national level, for a given time period displayed in a graph.
Not available.
9.4. Dissemination format - microdata access
Not applicable.
9.5. Dissemination format - other
Excel and pdf.
9.6. Documentation on methodology
Documentation on Residence permits statistical methodology available at national level.
Not available.
9.7. Quality management - documentation
Presentation of the available data quality management - documentation at national level
Not yet.
9.7.1. Metadata completeness - rate
Not available.
9.7.2. Metadata - consultations
Not available.
Not applicable.
11.1. Confidentiality - policy
Not applicable.
11.2. Confidentiality - data treatment
Not applicable.
The following classification is used for data availability at Eurostat level:
The term "not applicable" related to the categories of permits which do not exist in national legislation/administrative procedures and therefore such statistics cannot be issued.
The term "not available" relates to categories of data that exist in the national legal/administrative system but cannot be delivered under Residence permits statistics data collection for various reasons (e.g. data cannot exist, data exist but are not collected, data are unreliable, etc.).
This metadata information is provided by France's authorities to ensure compliance with the requirements of Article 6 of Regulation 862/2007 on Community Statistics on Migration and International Protection.
As required by Article 9 of the Regulation 862/2007, Member States must report to Eurostat on the data sources used, the reasons for the selection of these sources and the effects of the selected data on the quality of the statistics. Member States shall provide it with all the information necessary to evaluate the quality, comparability and completeness of the statistical information.
The reference terms for the assessment of quality compliance are provided by Eurostat in the Residence permit statistics technical guidelines applied for the reference period (See section 3.4 Statistical concepts and definitions from the Residence permits statistics ESMS file).
2.1.2. General description of the statistical domain at national level
National system for compilation of residence permits statistics (level of development, main changes that affected the system in the last years and further development)
The datasource is AGDREF (application of management of the files of the foreign nationals in France) corresponding to residence permits issued in the prefecture.
We have all the data on the issuing of residence permits. The quality has improved with improved coherency control tools.
No significant changes in recent years
2.1.3. European and national legal framework relevant for Residence permits statistics
Include information on Applicable/Not applicable European legal acts at national level
The legal basis regarding the foreigners is to be found in the CESEDA - Code de l'entrée et du Séjour des Etrangers et des Demandeurs d'Asile (code for entry and stay of foreigners and asylum seekers).
2.1.4. Institutional infrastructure
List of the institutions involved in managing the registers related to Residence permits statistics and the institutions involved in the compilation of the Residence permits statistics
Prefectures
2.1.5. General procedure for issuing first residence permits at National level
The issuance of a first residence permit is directly entered in the application then feeds our information system.
2.1.6. General procedure for recording change of status or reason to stay of the permit (reason)
Not known
2.1.7. General procedure for recording all valid residence permits at the end of the year
Include information on all permits valid in the end of the year and long term permits
Thanks to the validity date of the residence permit, we know all the valid residence permits on December 31 of a year
2.1.8. General procedure for recording residence permits for Highly Skilled Workers and EU Blue Cards
Include information for first permit data collection and EU Blue Cards data collection
The reasons for issuing residence permits are known in the AGDREF appplication
2.1.9. General procedure for recording single permits
The reasons for issuing residence permits are known in the AGDREF appplication
2.1.10. Type of residence permits counted for Residence permits statistics (e.g. residence permits, long-term visas, authorisation to stay, work permit, education permit, etc) referirng to all applicable tables
We only have residence permits in AGDREF.
2.1.11. Main problems that affect the quality of the data and what tables are concerned including the compliance status with the definitions from Residence permits statistics Technical Guideline
Socio-professional categories are poorly informed in AGDREF.So we can not fill some tables.
Thirs country nationals receiving residence permits.
France.
Not Applicable
6.1.1. Accuracy of the total provided for each dataset
Categories
The interval in which the real population could be comparing with the total provided 100% = high accuracy (total provided reflects the real measured population)
Details
RP1. First permits issued for family reasons
100%
RP2. First permits issued for education reasons
100%
RP3. First permits issued for remunerated activities
100%
RP4. First permits issued for other reasons
100%
RP5. Change of immigration status or reason to stay
100%
RP6. All valid permits on 31 December
100%
RP7. Long-term residents on 31 December
100%
SP1. Single permits
100%
BC1. EU Blue Cards issued
100%
BC2. Admitted family members of EU Blue Cards holders
100%
BC3. EU Blue Cards holders and family members with previous residence in another EU Member State
0%
6.1.2. Accuracy of the total provided for each category
(Delete non-relevant attributes for Accuracy issue: No/Yes; Overestimation/Underestimation and Delete/Change/Adapt the text for impact percentage; see definitions from Eurostat Statistics Explained glosary: Glossary coverage)
Categories
Accuracy issue
Description of the accuracy issue
Details about the impact on the statistics reported
RP1. First permits issued for family reasons
Citizenship
Yes
Length of validity
Yes
Member
Yes
Reason
Yes
RP2. First permits issued for education reasons
Citizenship
Yes
Length of validity
Yes
Reason
Yes
RP3. First permits issued for remunerated activities
Citizenship
Yes
Length of validity
Yes
Reason
Yes
RP4. First permits issued for other reasons
Citizenship
Yes
Length of validity
Yes
Reason
Yes
RP5. Change of immigration status or reason to stay
Citizenship
Yes
Reason
Yes
RP6. All valid permits on 31 December
Citizenship
Yes
Length of validity
Yes
Reason
Yes
RP7. Long-term residents on 31 December
Citizenship
Yes
Reason
Yes
SP1. Single permits
Reason
Yes
Decision type
Yes
Length of validity
Yes
BC1. EU Blue Cards issued
Citizenship
Yes
Decision type
Yes
ISCO08
Yes
BC2. Admitted family members of EU Blue Cards holders
Citizenship
Yes
Decision type
Yes
BC3. EU Blue Cards holders and family members with previous residence in another EU Member State
Previous residence
Not available
Indicator type
Not available
Not Applicable
Estimations used: Details on the estimations done for Residence permits statistics (methodology applied and the concerned categories and tables)
Not applicable.
Tables
Presentation of the data source(s) / national registers
RP1. First permits issued for family reasons
AGDREF (IT tool of prefectures)
RP2. First permits issued for education reasons
AGDREF (IT tool of prefectures)
RP3. First permits issued for remunerated activities
AGDREF (IT tool of prefectures)
RP4. First permits issued for other reasons
AGDREF (IT tool of prefectures)
RP5. Change of immigration status or reason to stay
AGDREF (IT tool of prefectures)
RP6. All valid permits on 31 December
AGDREF (IT tool of prefectures)
RP7. Long-term residents on 31 December
AGDREF (IT tool of prefectures)
BC1. EU Blue Cards issued
AGDREF (IT tool of prefectures)
BC2. Admitted family members of EU Bleu Cards holders
AGDREF (IT tool of prefectures)
BC3. EU Blue Cards holders and family members with previous residence in another EU Member State
AGDREF (IT tool of prefectures)
SP1. Single permits
AGDREF (IT tool of prefectures)
Not Applicable
Not available.
Provision of data using the Eurostat Residence permits statistics Technical Guidelines and exceptions applied
Fully Compliance
Details on categories of Non-EU citizens difficult to be classified using the reference definitions from Residence permits statistics technical guidelines and the categories excluded from these reasons (excluded from the statistics reported)
No difficulty
Description of records related to "Unknown" country of citizenship category
When the information is missing
Counting all family members in case of issued permit for the principal applicant only
Provide information if the residence permit can be issued for the principal applicant only and if all the family members are counted for residence permits statistics
Not for all reasons
Description of records related to "Unknown" age and sex category
When the information is missing
Description of records related to "Other remunerated activities" sub-category of first permits from table related to "occupation reasons" (RP3)
List of categories of permits included in the "Other remunerated activities" subcategory
Employees, self-employed workers, artists
Description of records related to "Other" subcategory of first permits from table related to "other reasons" (RP4)
List of categories of permits included in the "Other" subcategory
Foreign minor entry, sick foreigners, renewal of right, etc...
Description of records related to "Other reasons" subcategory of table related to all valid permits in the end of the year (RP6)
List of categories of permits included in the "Other" subcategory
Visitor, foreign minor entry, annuity accident , veteran, retiree or pensioner, miscellaneous reasons, sick foreigners, victims of human trafficking, and victims of domestic violence
Procedure of establishing the reason for residence permits statistics and the treatment of the multiple reasons cases
We start from the reasons given in the application to establish our statistics by reason.There is no particular reprocessing.We do not face the problem of multiple reasons for a procedure.
Counting only once the first permits in one of the datasets related to for family or for education or for occupation or for other reasons (counting only once the persons in all tables RP1, RP2, RP3 and RP4 together)
Yes, there is no double count
The definition of "First permit" applied (comparing with the one mentioned in Residence permits Technical guidelines)
The definition of "First permit" is applied as provided by Residence permits Techincal guidelines
The definition of "EU Long-term status" applied (comparing with the one mentioned in Residence permits Technical guidelines)
The definition of "EU Long-term status" is applied as provided by Residence permits Technical guidelines
The definition of "National Long-term status" applied
Please list the categories of long-term permits available at national level (under national legal framework).
The resident card (10 years and permanent)
CST (temporary residence card of 5 years)
RLD (long-term resident)
: these are resident permits with a duration of 5 years or more
Counting the permanent residence permits for the "all valid permits in the end of the year" and for "long-term permits valid in the end of the year" (table RP6 and RP7)
Yes, this kind of data is available
The definition of "EU Blue Card" applied for table RP3 (comparing with the one mentioned in Residence permits Technical guidelines)
Please indicate if "comparable definition" was applied.
Yes, a comparable definition is applied
The definition of "highly-skilled workers" applied (table RP3)
Please provide details on national programmes facilitating the admission of highly-skilled workers counted for the data sent to Eurostat for this category. Include also details on 'Highly skilled workers' category reported in another main table from first permits data collection than the table related to occupation reasons (“family reason”, “education reason” or “other reasons”)
This ranking is done according to the residence permit's reason and the socio-professional category (ex : "passport talent" since 2016)
Counting the renewed residence permit, referring to first permits and change of status or reason to stay tables (RP1-RP5 tables)
Yes, this kind of data is available
The definition of "single permit" applied (comparing with the one mentioned in residence permits technical guidelines)
Yes it's applied
Coverage of specific subcategories relate to the "reason" of issuing the residence permit
see definitions from Eurostat Statistics Explained glosary: Glossary coverage.
Categories
Accuracy issue
Description of the accuracy issue
Details about the impact on the statistics reported
RP1. First permits issued for family reasons
Spouse/partner
Yes
Not applicable
Children (Minor/ Adult)
Yes
Not applicable
Other member
Yes
Not applicable
Joining an EU citizen
Yes
Not applicable
Joining an non-EU citizen
Yes
Not applicable
RP2. First permits issued for education reasons
Students
Yes
Not applicable
Other educational-related
No
Not available
RP3. First permits issued for remunerated activities
Highly skilled workers
Yes
Not applicable
EU Blue Card
Yes
Not applicable
Researchers
Yes
Not applicable
Seasonal workers
Yes
Not applicable
Other remunerated activities
Yes
Not applicable
RP4. First permits issued for other reasons
Refugee status and subsidiary protection
Yes
Not applicable
Humanitarian reasons
Yes
Not applicable
Unaccompanied minors (non asylum related)
Yes
Not applicable
Victims of trafficking in human beings
Yes
Not applicable
Residence only
Yes
Not applicable
Residual categories
Yes
Not applicable
RP5. Change of immigration status or reason to stay
- Previous permission was granted for reasons related to family formation and reunification
Reasons related to education and study
Yes
Not applicable
Reasons related to remunerated activities
Yes
Not applicable
Other reasons
Yes
Not applicable
- Previous permission was granted for reasons related to education and study
Reasons related to family formation and reunification
Yes
Not applicable
Reasons related to remunerated activities
Yes
Not applicable
Other reasons
Yes
Not applicable
- Previous permission was granted for reasons related to remunerated activities
Reasons related to family formation and reunification
Yes
Not applicable
Reasons related to education and study
Yes
Not applicable
Other reasons
Yes
Not applicable
- Previous permission was granted for other reasons
Reasons related to family formation and reunification
Yes
Not applicable
Reasons related to education and study
Yes
Not applicable
Reasons related to remunerated activities
Yes
Not applicable
RP6. All valid permits on 31 December
Family formation and reunification
Yes
Not applicable
Education and study
Yes
Not applicable
Remunerated activities
Yes
Not applicable
Refugee status
Yes
Not applicable
Subsidiary protection
Yes
Not applicable
Other reasons
Yes
Not applicable
RP7. Long-term residents on 31 December
EU long-term resident status
Yes
Not applicable
National long-term resident status
Yes
Not applicable
SP1. Single permits
Family reasons
Yes
Not data for change status
Not applicable
Education reasons
Yes
Not data for change status
Not applicable
Occupation reasons
Yes
Not data for change status
Not applicable
BC1. EU Blue Cards issued
Citizenship
Yes
Not applicable
Decision type
Yes
Not applicable
ISCO08
Yes
Not applicable
ISCO08
Yes
Not applicable
BC2. Admitted family members of EU Blue Cards holders
Citizenship
Yes
Not applicable
Decision type
Yes
Not applicable
BC3. EU Blue Cards holders and family members with previous residence in another EU Member State
Previous residence
No
Not available
Indicator type
No
Not available
Coverage of specific subcategories relate to EU Blue Cards data collection
see definitions from Eurostat Statistics Explained glosary: Glossary coverage.
Categories
Accuracy issue
Description of the accuracy issue
Details about the impact on the statistics reported
BC1. EU Blue Cards issued
EU Blue Cards Granted
Yes
Not applicable
EU Blue Cards Renewed
Yes
Not applicable
EU Blue Cards Withdrawn
No
Not available
ISCO 08
No
Not available
BC2. Admitted family members of EU Blue Cards holders
EU Blue Cards Granted
Yes
Not applicable
EU Blue Cards Renewed
Yes
Not applicable
EU Blue Cards Withdrawn
No
Not available
BC3. EU Blue Cards holders and family members with previous residence in another EU Member State
EU Blue Cards holders
No
Not available
Family members
No
Not available
Coverage of specific subcategories relate to the "length of validity" of the residence permit
see definitions from Eurostat Statistics Explained glosary: Glossary coverage.
Categories
Accuracy issue
Description of the accuracy issue
Details about the impact on the statistics reported
RP1. First permits issued for family reasons
At least 3 months but less than 6 months
Yes
Not applicable
At least 6 months but less than 12 months
Yes
Not applicable
12 months and more
Yes
Not applicable
RP2. First permits issued for education reasons
At least 3 months but less than 6 months
Yes
Not applicable
At least 6 months but less than 12 months
Yes
Not applicable
12 months and more
Yes
Not applicable
RP3. First permits issued for remunerated activities
At least 3 months but less than 6 months
Yes
Not applicable
At least 6 months but less than 12 months
Yes
Not applicable
12 months and more
Yes
Not applicable
RP4. First permits issued for other reasons
At least 3 months but less than 6 months
Yes
Not applicable
At least 6 months but less than 12 months
Yes
Not applicable
12 months and more
Yes
Not applicable
RP6. All valid permits on 31 December
At least 3 months but less than 6 months
Yes
Not applicable
At least 6 months but less than 12 months
Yes
Not applicable
12 months and more
Yes
Not applicable
SP1. Single permits
At least 3 months but less than 6 months
Yes
Not applicable
At least 6 months but less than 12 months
Yes
Not applicable
12 months and more
Yes
Not applicable
Methodological changes between the present reference year and previous year(s). Justification of the important changes in figures reported for the present reference year and previous year(s)
