What you need to know about language requirements for foreigners moving to France
France has introduced stricter language requirements for foreigners, including the introduction of French tests for certain types of residency card and a higher language level requirement for citizenship. If you […]
How will the New Immigration Bill affect your plans to move to France?
Some parts of the new French Immigration Bill will affect those planning to move and live or work in France. Some parts of the bill may also impact you if […]
Five Year Card Renewals and Permanent Rights – What you need to know …
Did you take up residency in France before the end of the Withdrawal period? Were you granted a 5-year residency card (WARP)? As we approach the 5-year anniversary, for many […]
EU Digital Border System Delayed
The EU has confirmed plans to delay its new digital border system again with a rollout not expected until 2024 . The Entry/Exit System (EES), a digitalised system that will […]
Information about Children Travelling Abroad.
When travelling abroad, children who are French residents now need an autorisation de sortie du territoire’ (AST). Click on the link to read more. Those children who have non-EU nationality […]
A brief introduction to the world of visas
by Sasha Smit-Marcadier and Sarah Vincent If you are thinking of visiting France for more than 90 days in a 180 period then you will need a visa. With the […]
Applying for a “Flexibility six month visitor visa”
There are a variety of visas to choose from and making the right decision will depend on your situation. Here is an FBN Podcast: Sasha Smit-Marcadier and Sarah Vincent give […]
A brief introduction to the working visa
by Sasha Smit-Marcadier and Sarah Vincent You may be thinking of moving to France and working here. There are several visas to choose from. Making the right decision will depend on […]
Changes to Cross Border Travel in 2023
The European Commission has clarified that foreigners/non-EU citizens living in France are not covered by the EU’s new entry and exit system known as EES (https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees_en) which is due to […]
Lost or Stolen Residency Cards
Good news for anyone who needs to change their address or has lost (or had stolen) their WA residence permit. The online étrangers administration portal is available so that you […]