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 are planning a move to France or seeking naturalisation read on. The new law is called Contrôler l’immigration,améliorer l’intégration (control immigration and improve integration) Some of […]
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 you are already living in France. The provisions of the new law passed on 26th January this year called Contrôler l’immigration, améliorer l’intégration (control immigration and […]
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 of our readers here is what you need to know about acquiring your permanent rights and your ten-year card. There is a difference; read on […]
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 see details collected of those who enter the bloc, has been beset by setbacks. The expected May 2023 launch has been extended to late in […]
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 and are French residents who leave France, for example school trips, need to have in their possession a free document called an ‘autorisation de sortie […]
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 summer season soon upon us, you might be making such plans. For all TCN’s (third country nationals) which includes UK residents visas are part of […]
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 an introduction to the “Flexibilty 6 Months Visitor Visa”, offering you flexibility in your travels to France Contents of this podcast: • The visa • […]
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 your personal circumstances, in particular the type of work you’d like to carry out in France. First, please be aware that you must apply for […]
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 come into effect in May 2023. EES allows automated passport scans at EU external borders, which will increase security and tighten up controls of […]
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 has finally been updated so that you can create an account using the number on your WA card. The link to the page is here You will be asked to […]