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Visas & Residency Cards in France: Updates, News & Expert Advice

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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What are ‘local requirements’ for spouse of EU citizen to stay in France

Free five-year residency cards are available

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Britons praise local French officials in health emergency case

Prefecture acted swiftly to help family after 89-year-old fell seriously ill

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Who can I complain to over French Brexit card renewal issues?

Authorities asked for cards to be renewed two months before expiry date

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Brexit campaign group closes down 10 years after formation

Brexpats – Hear Our Voice was created the day after the referendum

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How to get a French talent visa: American arts couple share their experience

Their first visa application was rejected

Latest news on Visas and Residency cards

What are penalties for overstaying 90-day allowance in France?

People who overstay their authorised time in the Schengen area risk penalties.

How can I get a suitable photograph in France for my carte de séjour renewal?

Licenced photographers can take shots for official French documents

Close-up of a France Schengen visa sticker in a passport.

What it is really like to apply for a French long-stay visa

Writer Matthew Jackson describes experience dealing with French bureaucracy

Brexit 10 years on: campaigners say 'we'll go on until everyone has their cards'

On anniversary of referendum advocacy group pledges to continue work

Man holding a blue French passport beside a small shaggy dog indoors.

‘Last straw’: UK dog owner to sell French home over new pet passport rules

Reader says the extra cost of a UK Animal Health Certificate (AHC) for every trip is too much

Couple face France residency issue over marriage documents

Pair must find ‘transcription’ of South African documents

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My experience renewing a five-year French ‘Brexit card’

The application process was quick… but the queues were not

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Protests held outside French prefectures over residency card issues

Digitisation, delays, and lack of staff all highlighted as stumbling blocks

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French residency cards: Rights group welcomes deadline to fix renewals process

The government has been given six months to remedy problems with the Anef website and other ongoing issues

Visa & Residency Card Questions

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

Some 40 students are facing not being able to complete their studies as they have not paid 16 times more than the standard fees

A stock photo of a WA residency card and a red line drawn between the UK and the EU on a map

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

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Immigration service's 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?

George and Amal Clooney recently obtained French citizenship through a unique request

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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

Visas and Residency Card Guide

Visas and cartes de séjour for France

For residents and second-home owners

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Different visa options

Most applications usually begin via the France-Visas website

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Could the 90/180 days rule change for Britons?

The EU and UK agree they both wish to 'deepen people-to-people ties'

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What is the visa process?

Useful information for making a visa application, from the visa wizard to finding information for your country

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The 90 days rule explained and overstaying

People who overstay in the EU can receive penalties and fines

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Key kinds of visas and some formalities

Here we give a non-exhaustive list of some of the main types of visas likely to be of interest to our readers

Read the full guide here

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?

Two legal texts determine whether or not you are liable to pay taxes in France

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

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

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

Visa applications are often made through third parties

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

The WA residency card aimed at allowing Britons to continue living in France as they did before 2020 - with some exceptions

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

Rules limit how long travellers can remain in EU without requiring a visa

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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

Visas & Residency Cards in France: Updates, News & Expert Advice

Visas and residency cards

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

What are ‘local requirements’ for spouse of EU citizen to stay in France

MOST POPULAR

What are ‘local requirements’ for spouse of EU citizen to stay in France

What is the difference between a French carte de séjour and a titre de séjour?

What are penalties for overstaying 90-day allowance in France?

Britons praise local French officials in health emergency case

Who can I complain to over French Brexit card renewal issues?

Brexit campaign group closes down 10 years after formation

How to get a French talent visa: American arts couple share their experience

Latest news on Visas and Residency cards

What are penalties for overstaying 90-day allowance in France?

How can I get a suitable photograph in France for my carte de séjour renewal?

What it is really like to apply for a French long-stay visa

Brexit 10 years on: campaigners say 'we'll go on until everyone has their cards'

‘Last straw’: UK dog owner to sell French home over new pet passport rules

Couple face France residency issue over marriage documents

My experience renewing a five-year French ‘Brexit card’

Protests held outside French prefectures over residency card issues

French residency cards: Rights group welcomes deadline to fix renewals process

Visa & Residency Card Questions

Who can I complain to over French Brexit card renewal issues?

What are penalties for overstaying 90-day allowance in France?

How can I get a suitable photograph in France for my carte de séjour renewal?

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

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

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

How long does récépissé for Brexit card renewal last?

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

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

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

Is there shortcut for six-month French visa application?

Is there a set date by which I must arrive in France from US on long-stay visa?

EES rules in France: How are spouses of EU citizens affected?

Can you remain in France on 90/180 days quota after six-month stay is up?

Must VLS-TS visa holders become French residents?

Can French Brexit card be renewed early if need to return home?

Can our adult children join us in France through our Brexit card?

We do not need Brexit Withdrawal Agreement card to visit France - so how can we cancel it?

What is a French ‘visa d’installation’ and is it possible to apply for one?

Can over-65s become French citizens without passing language tests?

Does the spouse of a Brexit card holder have the right to live in France?

Do French language test exemptions for over 65s apply to all residency cards?

What will happen if French residency card holder is away when EES border checks start?

Brexit cards: what are the rules around passport renewal and residency cards in France?

90/180 days rule: Can visa-free days be used to enter France before start of visa?

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

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

Residency cards: French state told to fix renewal issues

French residency card and citizenship fees to rise from May 1

Immigration service's Frello app adds convenience to learning French

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

French residency card delays and online malfunctions flagged by watchdog

Visas and Residency Card Guide

Visas and cartes de séjour for France

Different visa options

Could the 90/180 days rule change for Britons?

What is the visa process?

The 90 days rule explained and overstaying

Key kinds of visas and some formalities

Read the full guide here

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

Readers provide praise for French residency cards and visa processes

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

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

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

Britons in France impacted by rise in UK passport fees

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

How long does récépissé for Brexit card renewal last?

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

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

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