How do I move from a one-year salarie card to a multi-year card?

The first salarie card lasts one year. When you renew, if you remain employed and meet the republican integration requirements, you can be granted a multi-year (pluriannuelle) card valid for up to four years, which reduces how often you have to renew.

Integration is shown through your integration contract (CIR), French at the A2 level, and passing the civic examination. Preparing your language certificate and civic exam ahead of the renewal is important, because failing the integration conditions can keep you on shorter one-year cards.