In France, while most of the 150,000 applicants are rejected each year, the majority remain on the territory. The phenomenon is increasing since 200,000 asylum seekers are expected in 2023.
All foreigners must apply for a visa or residence permit to enter the national territory, with the exception of an asylum seeker. Even if his entry into France is illegal, he will be issued a provisional residence permit (APS), the time of the examination of his application, extended in case of appeal to the National Court of Asylum (CNDA)