Published: 01.10.2026
France’s 2027 budget draft proposes requiring foreign workers to have worked in the country for at least one year to qualify for certain family benefits and APL housing assistance. According to the source, eligibility currently begins when the person obtains a residence permit.
If adopted, the proposal would create a waiting period before new foreign workers could access certain family and housing benefits, rather than granting eligibility immediately after receiving a residence permit. This could increase the initial financial burden for work-based migrants, especially families renting housing and moving with children. The measure is part of a budget draft, so it represents a proposal rather than a final rule. It is particularly relevant to workers and families budgeting for their first year in France.