Carte de sejour

Are Britons and Americans still moving to France? Latest data

We look at number of cards issued and also the number of people ordered to leave the country, and for what reasons this could happen

French residency card changes: what is meant by Republican principles?

How could those applying for a carte de séjour be affected - and how could you be deemed to fall short of these principles?

New rules come into force for foreigners and French residency cards

A decree has also been published that aims to put more French visa procedures online

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UK jockey wins French race - then asks Macron about his residency card

James Reveley, who has lived and raced in France for eight years, queried why he had not been given a card after he won the Prix du président

How is a French ‘carte de résident’ different to a ‘carte de séjour’?

We explain the three 10-year resident’s cards available in France and who is eligible

Do I have to update my carte de séjour if French street name changes?

Changes are mandatory if you move for those with certain permits

Explainer: what is France’s ‘talent’ visa and who can get one?

It can allow many non-Europeans and their families to stay for up to four years

Foreign non-EU retirees moving to France could face tougher rules

Basic French (for under 65s) and a contract of integration may be required to stay more than five years. This would apply especially to those on so-called ‘visitor’ visas

French residency card fraud under investigation

The criminal scheme allegedly relied on corrupt officials and digital documents to issue fake cartes de séjour for fees of up to €18,000

How do I change my carte de séjour address when moving in France?

The application involves the declaration of a ‘change of situation’ and is not seen as a card renewal

Residency and travel: Confusion over French rules for non-EU under-18s

Families still report issues over residency cards and DCEM travel documents

Can we avoid a French tax return if we rescind our residency cards?

We look at the implications of swapping your Withdrawal Agreement cartes de séjour for visas de long séjour

Do EU’s post-Brexit passport rules apply if you have a French visa?

Tourists are being turned away at the border because of old or near-expired passports - but what if you have a French visa or residence permit?

As regular visitors to France, do we have correct residency card?

We look at who does and does not have the right to a French carte de séjour

Why it is a good idea to carry ID when travelling on French trains

French railway operator SNCF has fined travellers for not having an accepted form of ID, even though they had a valid e-ticket for the journey.

Lost Brexit residency card in France: how do I replace it?

We look at the procedure for obtaining a new carte de séjour

Does my under 18 need a DCEM travel document for travel from France?

A ‘document de circulation pour étranger mineur’ can be helpful if a young person is going to be travelling away from France. We explain

Health crisis: New residence permits for healthcare workers in France?

A new carte de séjour category will be considered by parliament as part of the government’s immigration bill, in a bid to help recruit hospital staff

Foreigners conned into paying for French carte de séjour appointments

Opportunists have capitalised on a national shortage of prefecture slots, seizing on openings and reselling them, sometimes for hundreds of euros

Can I get help with French visa application? Which type do I need?

We look at the resources available to applicants and how to know which visa to apply for

Can we renew a carte de séjour online in France?

We look at the process involved in applying for a new residency permit and the variations depending on type

Language test, new residence permit: ministers share immigration plans

Proposals aim to give a ‘balance’ between tougher measures and easier immigration for workers

Can my elderly mother staying with me in France get a carte de séjour?

We look at the residency rules for dependent relatives and the procedure they must follow

Must I cancel my 10-year carte de séjour if I am returning to the UK?

We look at the rules for people with residency rights in France who intend to leave the country before their permit expires

How do we move from a visa to having a French carte de séjour?

We look at how to apply for a French residency permit as opposed to renewing a visa

Language tests for multi-year residency cards on agenda for French MPs

Many forms of card already involve tests – and hundreds of hours of lessons if your language skills are poor

Can you hold a carte de séjour for France while living in the UK?

Usually holding a residency card means you have your main home in France – but there can be exceptions

Do you need a language certificate to obtain a French residency card?

The government has recently stated that multi-year cartes de séjour should be conditioned on a certain level of French proficiency

How do I change the address on my French carte de séjour?

You have three months to do this after moving house. We explain the steps and what to do if you encounter a problem – which several people report happening

France to develop ‘more demanding immigrant integration process’

The interior minister says he wants cartes de séjour to be subject to a language test and for applicants to accept the values of the Republic

When my passport expires must I also renew my French carte de séjour?

We look at whether or not the validity of residence permits is linked to passports

British carte de séjour holder in France fined over UK-plated car

The retiree was fined €150 by a customs officer at Roscoff port

Why was I fined for driving UK-registered car as a French resident?

Reader with a carte de séjour tells how they were recently fined by French customs over their UK-registered car

How can a Briton visit France for extended stay with their EU spouse?

Family members of EU citizens can qualify for a special residency card. We explain the rules

Plan for multi-year French residency cards to include a language test

Interior minister says the granting of the cartes de séjour should depend on proof that the applicant speaks French to a certain level

Can US and UK travellers use e-gates at French airports?

And what happens about getting a passport stamp or showing a French residency card?

French residency card u-turn - you can apply in person at préfecture

A legal challenge has overturned the online-only ‘carte de sejour’ application process - rights expert says one in five applicants do not have computer at home

Almost 100,000 cartes de séjour granted to Britons in France in 2021

New figures show that the number was 13 times higher last year than in 2020. Overall immigration is also on the rise

Explainer: France’s Brexit residency cards and foreign travel

We look at issues that can arise when travelling with Brexit residency cards, including passport stamps, e-gates and the new Etias / EES systems

Can new residents in France obtain a property renovation grant?

‘MaPrimeRénov’ grant programme was launched by the French government to improve the energy efficiency of homes. We explain eligibility for new residents

‘Unsure where I belong after French nationality interview’

Teenager who has lived in France since a baby tells of harsh prefecture meeting. In theory applying for nationality should be a simple declarative process for her as she has a sibling who was born in France and is French

‘Unsure where I belong after French nationality interview’

165,400 Britons in France have applied for Brexit residency cards

The Interior Ministry maintains a target to have all cards which were applied for by October 3 on the dedicated website delivered by January 1

Brexit: We recap the rules for five-year residency cards in France

Britons living in France with a five-year Brexit Withdrawal Agreement card should not spend too long away from France – we explain

What carte de séjour is available under five years?

Is there is a kind of carte de séjour that one can obtain before five year’s residence? I have been a resident for less than a year. K.S.

Do we have to carry our passports all the time?

I believe French people have to carry their identity card with them at all times – what should expats do – carry their passport? Is there an alternative as I am afraid of losing it? DB

Can we get a post-Brexit carte with no fixed address?

We do not own or rent a property but travel around France in our motorhome. I believe there are many people who either travel like this or stay on campsites that do not allow them to use the address for residential status. We can supply a postal address. Will we be able to obtain Brexit deal cards?

France lockdown: Can I collect my son from another city?

Travel for administrative appointments is permitted, but the rules about collecting a family member are less clear

Health, travel: 12 situations Britons may be asked for carte de séjour

All UK nationals living in France from January 1, 2022 can be asked for proof of their legal residency; for those living here before 2021, this means a Withdrawal Agreement residency card

Can I travel from France to Portugal with just Brexit residency card?

All Britons who were living in France before this year will soon need to hold a Withdrawal Agreement residency card. We answer a question on travel rules with these cards

Still waiting for French residency card months after fingerprint meet

Holding a Withdrawal Agreement card will be a legal requirement for Britons living in France since 2020 or before, by January 1, 2022

France-UK travel and passport lanes for British nationals post Brexit

Rules on passports changed at the end of the Brexit transition period – how are UK nationals with residency cards affected?

How long can visiting Britons stay in France with EU-passport partner?

We look at how the 90-day rule applies to the non-EU spouse of an EU nationality partner

Does having a residency card mean I need to declare income in France?

On the basis of being a fiscal resident of France, you need to file a French income tax declaration showing worldwide income, with income being only taxable once due to the double tax treaty

Who to contact in France for help with Brexit residency card

The deadline to apply for a Withdrawal Agreement Residence Permit is fast approaching. Britons who are unsure about aspects of their application, are not confident with using computers or have any other difficulties can contact several different bodies for personalised assistance

Carte de sejour

Are Britons and Americans still moving to France? Latest data

French residency card changes: what is meant by Republican principles?

New rules come into force for foreigners and French residency cards

UK jockey wins French race - then asks Macron about his residency card

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Britons, Americans, other non-EU travellers: New problem for digital border checks

Property sales plummet in France but did any areas resist price drops?

Police warn drivers of car headlights rules in France

Cable damage stops opening of world-famous French cable car for skiers

French inheritance law: couples anxiously await EU decision as discussions continue

Two earthquakes felt in France at opposite ends of country

Will French air traffic control strikes continue over Christmas?

How is a French ‘carte de résident’ different to a ‘carte de séjour’?

Do I have to update my carte de séjour if French street name changes?

Explainer: what is France’s ‘talent’ visa and who can get one?

Foreign non-EU retirees moving to France could face tougher rules

French residency card fraud under investigation

How do I change my carte de séjour address when moving in France?

Residency and travel: Confusion over French rules for non-EU under-18s

Can we avoid a French tax return if we rescind our residency cards?

Do EU’s post-Brexit passport rules apply if you have a French visa?

As regular visitors to France, do we have correct residency card?

Brexit: British security guard in France allowed to keep job

Security guard faces lay-off in France due to Brexit-related red tape

Couple’s French residency cards ‘downgraded’ after income drop

Why it is a good idea to carry ID when travelling on French trains

French residency cards: what rules for financially dependent spouses?

French tests, more workers: France’s immigration bill begins debate

Explainer: How to bring family to live with you in France post-Brexit

Must we carry carte de séjour at all times in France?

Can we still retire to France? Are certain income levels now required?

Lost Brexit residency card in France: how do I replace it?

Does my under 18 need a DCEM travel document for travel from France?

Health crisis: New residence permits for healthcare workers in France?

Foreigners conned into paying for French carte de séjour appointments

Can I get help with French visa application? Which type do I need?

Can we renew a carte de séjour online in France?

Language test, new residence permit: ministers share immigration plans

Can my elderly mother staying with me in France get a carte de séjour?

Must I cancel my 10-year carte de séjour if I am returning to the UK?

How do we move from a visa to having a French carte de séjour?

Language tests for multi-year residency cards on agenda for French MPs

Can you hold a carte de séjour for France while living in the UK?

Do you need a language certificate to obtain a French residency card?

How do I change the address on my French carte de séjour?

France to develop ‘more demanding immigrant integration process’

When my passport expires must I also renew my French carte de séjour?

British carte de séjour holder in France fined over UK-plated car

Why was I fined for driving UK-registered car as a French resident?

How can a Briton visit France for extended stay with their EU spouse?

Plan for multi-year French residency cards to include a language test

Can US and UK travellers use e-gates at French airports?

French residency card u-turn - you can apply in person at préfecture

Almost 100,000 cartes de séjour granted to Britons in France in 2021

Explainer: France’s Brexit residency cards and foreign travel

Can new residents in France obtain a property renovation grant?

‘Unsure where I belong after French nationality interview’

‘Unsure where I belong after French nationality interview’

165,400 Britons in France have applied for Brexit residency cards

Brexit: We recap the rules for five-year residency cards in France

What carte de séjour is available under five years?

Do we have to carry our passports all the time?

Can we get a post-Brexit carte with no fixed address?

France lockdown: Can I collect my son from another city?

Health, travel: 12 situations Britons may be asked for carte de séjour

Can I travel from France to Portugal with just Brexit residency card?

Still waiting for French residency card months after fingerprint meet

France-UK travel and passport lanes for British nationals post Brexit

How long can visiting Britons stay in France with EU-passport partner?

Does having a residency card mean I need to declare income in France?

Who to contact in France for help with Brexit residency card

Britons have until Sunday evening to apply for French residency card

Withdrawal Agreement residency card limbo 'stopping us getting jobs'

More than 10,000 Britons in France still awaiting a residency card

What is waiting time for Britons in France for Brexit residency cards?

Brexit updates for Britons in France in August 2021

Has France rejected 1,500 Britons' Brexit residency card applications?

Brexit France: Britons’ residency card website remains open

Many Britons yet to apply for French residency card with 14 days to go