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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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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

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

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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

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

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How do new language tests affect Americans moving to France?

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Post-Brexit rights still cause problems for Britons in France

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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

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

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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

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French residency card and citizenship fees to rise from May 1

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Immigration service's Frello app adds convenience to learning French

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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

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