Definition
ANEF is France's digital administration platform for foreigners. It is used for a growing range of immigration procedures, including some online residence requests, renewals, and supporting submissions that previously required more in-person prefecture contact. For applicants, ANEF matters because the legal route may stay the same while the practical filing workflow increasingly runs through this national portal.
Official name
Administration Numérique pour les Étrangers en France
Related terms
Consular Processing
An application flow where part or all of the immigration file is handled through an embassy, consulate, or outsourced visa centre outside the destination country.
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Permit Renewal
The process of extending a temporary visa, residence permit, or work authorisation before it expires so lawful stay and work rights continue.
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Residence Permit
An official document or authorisation that entitles a non-citizen to legally reside in a country for a specified period, often but not always including the right to work.
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