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Yes. After five years of continuous legal residence in the EU, including a recent qualifying period in France, you can apply for an EU long-term resident card.
The EU Blue Card can be a stepping stone to long-term residence. Time spent in the EU as a Blue Card holder counts towards the five years of continuous legal residence required for an EU long-term resident card, with rules on how much of that time must be recent residence in France.
The long-term resident card offers greater stability and is valid for an extended, renewable period. Maintaining continuous, lawful residence and meeting integration and resource conditions are important if your goal is settled status.
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