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Visas and residency cards

Here you can find the latest information on visas and residency cards - including the latest on withdrawal agreement residency cards.

How do new language tests affect Americans moving to France?

Immigration bill changed requirements for several residency card types

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Post-Brexit rights still cause problems for Britons in France

However France performs better on residency card waiting times than neighbouring countries

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When must I update French address on ‘Brexit’ card?

Online portal is available for requesting a change

Row over international student fees as Strasbourg looks to strike off non-payers

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Residency cards: French state told to fix renewal issues

French residency card and citizenship fees to rise from May 1

Ofii Frello app adds convenience to learning French

Why not mention Mrs Clooney’s French levels in your citizenship article?

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French residency card delays and online malfunctions flagged by watchdog

Défenseur des droits criticises foreigners’ struggles as ministry tells prefectures to take action

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I'm a relocation adviser and these are the five mistakes people make when applying for a French visa

Relocation adviser Louis Bouyala, co-founder of EasyStart, provides some useful guidance

Readers provide praise for French residency cards and visa processes

Steve Graham was 'delighted' with the experience on applying for a temporary long-stay card

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Do I become a French tax resident if I stay too long at my second home?

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French Interior Minister reveals ‘big plans’ to reduce residency card delays

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What is the difference between carte de séjour and carte de résident?

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Britons in France impacted by rise in UK passport fees

The new price increases will apply to all passport applications including from overseas

How far in advance should we apply for visa to visit second-home?

Visa applications are often made through third parties

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How long does récépissé for Brexit card renewal last?

Holders of five-year cards are now renewing document

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Brexit cards give Britons in France similar - but not identical - rights to EU citizens

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I have overstayed the 90 day rule in France - what will happen?

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Residency changes in France: more Americans, card fees set to rise and test centre update

How to renew your Brexit residency card: the Lot prefecture explains

Department says process has gone well so far but extra staff were recruited to cope with workload

A mayor backs British woman ordered to leave France over low income

Briton ordered to leave the country after her small business failed to generate enough income in its first year

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Hope for Britons visiting France as MPs call for more flexibility on 90/180 days rule

There are calls for issue to be raised at the next UK-EU annual summit in May

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40,000 residency card renewals proceed smoothly in the main

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90/180 days rule: readers tell of impacts on health and on family and working life

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Explained: French civic tests for residency and citizenship

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Five-year WA card holders in France reminded to apply for renewal in good time

If you obtained your card in 2021, you should apply to renew it two months before the expiry date

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Can you offer rentals in France when staying on visitor visa?

There are different thresholds for rentals before they are deemed as ‘professional income’

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'Visitor' card holders: what to do if refused 10-year card

Problems arise sometimes when people apply after having had five years in France under cartes de séjour ‘visiteur’

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French visas, cartes de séjour and removals of foreign nationals in 2025

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How did George Clooney obtain French citizenship despite speaking little French?

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11% more first French residency cards issued in 2025 than in 2024

French justice minister supports freeze on immigration: who would be affected

Plan could halt dream of moving to France for tens of thousands, but how likely is it?

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Travelling during a residency card renewal: how can I show I am exempt from EES?

Tens of thousands of ‘Brexit’ cards are nearing expiry this year

Is there shortcut for six-month French visa application?

Appointments require physical visit to processing centre