30 Janvier 2008
It depends on which one you will apply for.
“la carte de séjour temporaire” : one year maximum, renewable.
la carte de séjour "compétences et talents" : three years, renewable
“la carte de résident” : ten years, renewable
la carte de séjour "retraité" : ten years, renewable.
When your first “carte de séjour temporaire” expires, if you're a student or a scientist, you may receive a new “carte” allowing you to stay from one up to four years.
Be careful, when you renew your « carte de séjour », apply at least two months before it expires.