Can I stay in France via the 90/180 day rule if visa has expired? Some nationalities require a visa to re-enter France even as a tourist
What is the difference between a French carte de séjour and a titre de séjour? The terms are often used interchangeably, we explain why
Will new biometric controls require proof of funds for France visit? Visitors to the EU will be required to answer questions about travel plans within the bloc
magazine Letters: French visa application complicated by inferior software Connexion reader says applicants must pay more for insurance due to limitations of embassy computer
French residency permit delays at prefecture: what can you do? Delays are causing stress and worry for many foreigners in France
7,372 short-stay French visas refused by London consulate in 2023 The UK is seventh-highest country for Schengen visa applications for France… and has one of the best acceptance rates. We look at possible reasons for refusal
Biometric border checks: what questions will be asked to enter France? Queries can already be made by border guards, but digitalisation of border makes it more likely
French residency permit delays spark protest - how long should it take? Demonstrators say titre de séjour renewals take too long - costing people their jobs and homes
Cost of short-stay visa to visit Schengen area to rise from June, 2024 Increase is needed due to higher costs and inflation, says European Commission
Tax, visas: Is there an English version of official French websites? We review some of the key information pages used in everyday life in France
Updates: French long-term residency cards and UK life certificates We reply to a reader’s concern about applying for carte de résident de longue-durée and look at a MP’s feedback on life certificates
Must I update French residency card due to street name changes? Vehicle registration documents are affected and some people will also have to change their number plates
How will French/British couples be affected by UK’s ETA scheme? A digital border scheme similar to the EU’s new controls is set to launch for Europeans next year
Visas for France 2024: is there an option for young workers? Some younger people do not want to move to study, but rather travel inside the country or work Permanent residency cards in France: 2024 renewal rules France and China ease visa rules - and leaders exchange presents French residency card: how long does it take prefecture to issue this?
UK jockey gets French residency card meeting after public complaint James Reveley tells us about ordeals to obtain a titre de séjour after victory in prestigious ‘president’s race’ in Paris How to apply for seasonal work in France as a non-EU citizen Visas, French residency cards and other admin updates for April 2024 French MPs still trying to ease visa process for second-home owners Do I have to agree to Republican values to get French residency? How many residency cards are being issued to Britons post-Brexit?
Will France's new language rules affect Brexit residency cards? A number of visas required to live in France have been affected by the new immigration law
Fight continues to ease visa process for long visits to France Campaigners are lobbying lawmakers about simplifications to the process – and are asking supporters to complete two surveys to gather experiences
Visas for France: how often are they refused and for what reasons? Nearly 3 million visas were requested in 2023
Do I have to wait six months after expiry to renew French VLS-T visa? VLS-T visas are separate to Schengen Bloc visa-free access days
How long is the wait for a French Ofii visa interview? Validating your visa means you will be invited to a half-day at the French immigration agency - here is what to expect
Explainer: which self-employment visa to live and work in France? We look at visa applications for the self-employed, business start-ups and talent passports
New tougher French language rules for immigration: who is affected? The rules for residency cards and nationality are changing but there are exemptions
LIST: what was kept and what was rejected in French immigration law Conseil constitutionnel rejected a third of items including an ‘automatic visa’ plan for Britons owning second homes - but approved increasing the level of French needed for certain residency cards
French passport is named one of six best for world travel The ranking counts how many destinations the passport holder can travel to ‘visa-free’
France second-home visas: when is ruling due and when could it start? The nine ‘sages’ of the Conseil constitutionnel are set to scrutinise the immigration law this week
100 British and 70 Americans ordered to leave France during 2023 Expulsion numbers of UK citizens have almost doubled compared to the same period the previous year
Can I delay the start date of my one-year French visa? Visas may need to be validated after certain time but this is not linked to the start date
Can I use Airbnb as proof of residence for official French procedures? Many formalities in France call for a ‘justificatif de domicile’
Second homes – France’s automatic visa plan: the next steps Easy visits scheme for Britons will take some time so it is advisable not to put off visa applications this year
Long-stay visa in France: when does an obligatory medical apply? We look at who must undergo these checks and what is involved
Automatic visa for second home visits: Senator feedback and questions We talk to Senator Berthet about the next steps and answer queries
UK clarifies income levels for British-French families moving there The rollout of higher income threshold for new visas will be progressive
What changes in France in 2024 for residency rights and border control We look at France’s new immigration law, the EU’s Entry / Exit system and the UK’s ‘ETA’ border system
Can I get seasonal work as a non-French person? It is more difficult, but still possible, to work in certain sectors on a short-term basis
Visas, residency cards: What changes in France’s new immigration law? Non-EU citizens, for example Americans or Britons, coming to France to live or work in France will be affected by several changes in the new law passed by parliament
UK income threshold plan for British-French families called ‘cruel’ People who left the UK to live in France may not be able to return with their family if British visa minimum income levels double, says campaigner
Automatic visa for easy second-home visits passed by French parliament Law will help tens of thousands of Britons to spend longer in France as they could before Brexit
What happens next for law to ease second-home visits to France? France’s immigration law, including help for British second-home owners, is been voted definitively but a few steps remain
Why are Americans not part of second-home easy visit plan in France? Many Britons have written to French lawmakers over difficulties after Brexit
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
French immigration bill: What happens now to second-home visits plan? As the bill moves forward for examination by a ‘mixed commission’ it is possible the ‘automatic visa’ proposal will remain
128,000 identity checks a day in France: what must foreigners show? Around nine million drivers are stopped each year
MP: I will resubmit a new proposal to ease visits to second homes The president of the MPs’ France-UK friendship group says helping Britons ‘is essential’
French plan to ease second-home visits rejected: but may return Several MPs want this restricted to those who purchased their homes pre-Brexit and for all people who live in the UK, not just Britons; independent and centrist MPs demanded its withdrawal
Update on plan to ease second-home visits and sample French MP letter We look at progress in parliament on the ‘automatic visa’ law and a positive email from a majority party MP. We also provide detailed help for writing to your MP
From bonuses to bikes: Key dates and changes in December in France Stay up-to-date with what is new - and what is ending
Is Spain calling for easier second-home visits as French senators are? Several media reports have linked the French ‘automatic visa’ proposal and alleged actions by Spain
America and France ease rules around ‘talent visas’ Investors - and their families - can now stay for an initial four years without having to renew formalities
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
Rules for visiting UK from France with validated VLS-TS visitor visa A VLS TS visitor visa gives its holder the same rights as a Schengen visa
‘Life-changing’: Second-home owners on French Senate’s visa support Questions still remain despite the positive feedback from Britons who face different visiting rules post-Brexit
Five-year visa plan for second-home owners in France advances Senator has submitted the proposal via an amendment to a forthcoming immigration bill. It would impact all non-EU nationalities
Will over-70s need Etias travel permission to visit France? New rules for entering the EU are to be implemented, but the exact date is not yet known
Nationality, residency cards, visas: what French Senate kept in bill We look at key points which have been voted on so far in the proposed immigration reform
Foreign second-home owners: what are French senators’ three proposals? We explain the different amendments to the new immigration bill that aim to simplify visits
More French senators and MPs back plan for second-home owner visas Lawmakers want to ease red tape for six-month stays by non-EU nationals
Can I travel freely in the EU as the spouse of an EU citizen? Depending on how long you stay in France you may need a residency card
Britons with French second homes ‘should get automatic long-stay visa’ A senator is proposing this as an amendment to an immigration bill which is due to be debated next week
Give second home owners in France a special visa, says senator Five-year visa would allow annual six-month visits
How does EU's 90/180-day rule work when visiting France? The 90/180-day rule impacts non-EU citizens visiting France, including Britons, Americans, New Zealanders, and others.
Explainer: The documents needed for French long-stay visa application This is for those wishing to stay in France for more than three months
Visas, security, driving fines: 5 French practical updates We look at some practical articles you may have missed in the last week
Visa for British second-home owners in France: How often can we apply? British visitors are starting to make use of visas to spend extended time in France, post-Brexit. We answer a recent reader question on calculating visa and other visiting periods
How long to get a visa for France, what is cost for a courier service? Taking advantage of all services offered can help facilitate the visa process
Explainer: Temporary long-stay visas to visit France Key points on the French VLS-T and step-by-step guidance on how to apply
Would this Italian residency visa drama happen in France? A Brexit-voting couple struggle with visas to move to their dream home in Italy - we look at how the French system differs
Are more or fewer visas being issued for France, what has changed? Americans are now the most numerous among foreign nationals obtaining new residency cards, apart from people from North Africa
I agree French visa system is too difficult A Connexion reader says that troubles are not limited to online processes – face-to-face appointments can also be challenging
Concerns over end of six-month visas for France dismissed After non-EU visitors flag problems getting a VLS-T, we asked the French Interior Ministry to clarify its visa policy
Explainer: Make sense of six-month visas for France Popular with second-home owners, any non-EU citizen looking to stay longer than three months in France can benefit from a temporary long-stay visa (VLS-T)
Is the French visa process set up to put people off? A French lawyer gives us his opinion on why the visa process remains frustrating unless you can pay
Worry over process to obtain French residency card to prolong a visa We give tips on online carte de séjour applications and what to do if things go wrong
France visas, residency cards, French tax: see Connexion help guides The guides are in English and published in a digital format that can be downloaded as a PDF. Each has an extensive question and answer section
Can Americans stay in France for 90 extra days due to 1949 agreement? We look at whether this old agreement between France and the US is still in force