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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.

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Residency cards: French state told to fix renewal issues

Demand comes as interior minister has already called on prefectures to take action to reduce delays

French residency card and citizenship fees to rise from May 1

Foreign driving licence exchanges are also to become fee-based for the first time

Ofii Frello app adds convenience to learning French

Service is offered free for a year to relevant candidates

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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

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

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Readers provide praise for French residency cards and visa processes

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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

Plan involves recruiting 500 temporary staff to speed up processing time and especially for renewals

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

These are the two main categories of French residency card, or what is known broadly in French as un titre de séjour

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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?

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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

Among those renewing residency cards, Britons stood out with a 38% increase in renewals in 2025

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

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’

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

The number of foreigners in France hits its highest level ever

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

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

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

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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

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Is there shortcut for six-month French visa application?

Appointments require physical visit to processing centre

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Brexit residency card renewals: 12 confusion points and solutions

We look at timing for applications, documents needed (and not needed) and what rights if card is delayed

New 2026 civic tests in France: 50 example questions in French

Candidates must score 80% on tests to pass