Increase of the cost of residence permits

On  May 1, 2026
The new Finance act passed on February 2026 acted a raise of the fees required to obtain a first residence card, or to renew it. It will come into effect on May 1st, 2026.

For example, it will cost you 100€ in fiscal stamps to obtain a residence card marked “Etudiant”, compared to 75€ previously. renewing a “Talent – Chercheur” residence permit will cost 250 €, instead of 225 € until now.

To know exactly how much you need to pay, please refer to the amount listed on your “Attestation de décision favorable”, or to the text message you received to retrieve your card.

Consult the international website of UGA for more information on how to retrieve your residence permit.

Published on  April 27, 2026
Updated on  April 27, 2026