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Cerfa 10798 — Host certificate (attestation d'accueil)

The certificate you request from the town hall to host a foreign visitor at your home for a short stay.

Open the official source

The form is downloaded and submitted on the authority's website.

What this form is for

Certify that you will host a foreign national during a short tourist or family visit, for their visa application.

Documents to have ready

  • Your ID
  • Proof of address and income
  • Details of your guest (identity, passport, dates of stay)

Where to send it

Apply at your local town hall, which checks the hosting conditions. A stamp duty may apply: the official page gives the amount.

Our tips

  • Check the CERFA version number (the digit after the asterisk): only the current version is accepted.
  • Keep a copy of the signed form and supporting documents.

The information on this page is general. If in doubt, the official source prevails.

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