The genuine-relationship interview at the Ministry of Interior

Legal and practical preparation for an interview examining the genuineness of the couple's relationship and their centre of life.

Who is this service for?

Couples invited to an initial interview, simultaneous interviews or a hearing following doubts raised by the Authority.

Points to check

• Inconsistencies arising from stress or language differences
• Questions about the relationship timeline
• Addressing an allegation of a fictitious relationship

How do we guide you through the procedure?

1. Reviewing the application and documents submitted
2. Organising the facts without memorising answers
3. Analysing the interview record and the Authority's decision

Frequently asked questions

Should we memorise answers?

No. Preparation is intended to ensure understanding, order and accuracy, not to create an untruthful account.

Does one inconsistency lead to refusal?

Not necessarily. It is necessary to assess whether the inconsistency is material and how much weight it carries within the evidence as a whole.

Official source: Application to regularise the status of a foreign partner