Residence permits (migr_res)

National Reference Metadata in ESS Standard for Quality Reports Structure (ESQRS)

Compiling agency: Ministère de l'intérieur


Eurostat metadata
Reference metadata
1. Contact
2. Statistical presentation
3. Statistical processing
4. Quality management
5. Relevance
6. Accuracy and reliability
7. Timeliness and punctuality
8. Coherence and comparability
9. Accessibility and clarity
10. Cost and Burden
11. Confidentiality
12. Comment
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Annexes (including footnotes)
 



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1. Contact Top
1.1. Contact organisation

Ministère de l'intérieur
1.2. Contact organisation unit

Direction Générale des Etrangers en France / Département des statistiques, des études et de la documentation
1.5. Contact mail address

florian.hatier@interieur.gouv.fr


2. Statistical presentation Top
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.
2.2. Classification system

Not available.
2.3. Coverage - sector

Residence permit domain.
2.4. Statistical concepts and definitions

See ESMS file.
2.5. Statistical unit

Persons or numbers or authorisations.
2.6. Statistical population

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. Statistical processing Top
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. Quality management Top
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 status or 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. Relevance Top
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. Accuracy and reliability Top
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: http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php/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
6.2.1. Sampling error - indicators

Not applicable.
6.3. Non-sampling error

Not applicable.
6.3.1. Coverage error

Not applicable.
6.3.1.1. Over-coverage - rate

Over-coverage (Delete non-relevant attributes: 0%/1%/5%/10%/15%/20%/>20%)

Categories The proportion of cases recorded that do not belong to the target population (%)
RP1. First permits issued for family reasons 0%
RP2. First permits issued for education reasons  0%
RP3. First permits issued for remunerated activities  0%
RP4. First permits issued for other reasons  0%
RP5. Change of immigration status or reason to stay
 0%
RP6. All valid permits on 31 December 0%
RP7. Long-term residents on 31 December 0%
SP1. Single permits 0%
BC1. EU Blue Cards issued 0%
BC2. Admitted family members of EU Blue Cards holders 0%
BC3. EU Blue Cards holders and family members with previous residence in another EU Member State Not available
6.3.1.2. Common units - proportion

Not applicable.
6.3.2. Measurement error

Double counting (Delete non-relevant attributes: No / Yes; 0% / 1% / 5% / 10% / 15% / 20% / >20%)

Categories 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. Timeliness and punctuality Top
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. Coherence and comparability Top
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: http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php/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: http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php/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: http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php/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).

 

8.3.2 Links between the Residence permits statistics and special short-term study on "trafficking in human beings" collected by Eurostat for statistics on crime and criminal justice.

Please cover the differences between the Residence permits statistics and the statistics reported for short-term study on "trafficking in human beings"

No link
8.4. Coherence - sub annual and annual statistics

Not applicable.
8.5. Coherence - National Accounts

Not applicable.
8.6. Coherence - internal

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. Accessibility and clarity Top
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.


10. Cost and Burden Top

Not applicable.


11. Confidentiality Top
11.1. Confidentiality - policy

Not applicable.
11.2. Confidentiality - data treatment

Not applicable.


12. Comment Top

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.).


Related metadata Top


Annexes Top
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