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Resources
In this section, you will find resources, documents and links to help you make informed decisions about applying for French residency. This includes the official UK and French government guidance.
The deadline for applying for a new residence status was 30 June 2021. You can still apply online until 4 October and you must say why your application is late. You should apply as soon as possible - do not delay
Now that the UK has left the EU, if you are British and living in France by the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020, a new residency permit is needed in order to protect your rights under the Withdrawal Agreement. A residency permit is required even if you already have an existing EU carte de séjour, or are married or PACSed to a French person.
The deadline for applying for a new residence status was 30 June 2021. You can still apply online and you must say why your application is late. You should apply as soon as possible - do not delay. Your non-EU family members and dependants will also need to apply for a Withdrawal Agreement residency permit via the website or in some cases via your prefecture.
All the information you need to apply is on the application website. Consult the flowchart (also linked below) which details which supporting documents you need according to your situation.
Key dates:
19 October 2020 ➡ Online residency permit system opened
31 December 2020 ➡ Transition period ends - must be resident in France by this point
30 June 2021 ➡ Last day for residency applications*
04 October 2021 ➡ Last day for late online applications via the portal
* You need to be in possession of your new residency permit from 1 January 2022.
(UPDATE 28 SEPT 21) This date has recently been extended by the French government by decree.
GOVERNMENT GUIDANCE
UK government Guidance
Living in France
Select the link below to view the official UK Government information for UK nationals moving to and living in France, including guidance on residency, healthcare, driving and the Withdrawal Agreement.
FRench government Guidance
BREXIT PREPAREDNESS
Select the link below to view the official French government information for Brexit preparedness.
USEFUL LINKS
British EMBASSY Guidance
Top Ten FAQs
Downloadable Letter of Rights
British Government Rights guidance
The British Embassy in Paris shares answers to the top ten reoccurring questions they have received via Facebook. These are also available on our FAQs page.
The French Government have provided a letter confirming the rights of British nationals under the Withdrawal Agreement. This may be useful to show employers or other French agencies who may ask for your residency permit prior to October 1 2021.
UK government Guidance
TRANSLATORS
A list of translators and interpreters for British Nationals in France.
UK government Guidance
UK TRANSITION
The UK has left the EU, and the transition period has ended. Check the new rules from January 2021 and take action now.
This British Embassy explainer video gives an overview of how you register for French state healthcare through the Caisse Primaire d’Assurance Maladie (CPAM) and how to get your Carte Vitale. Also available in a note format (both versions link to the British Embassy Facebook page).
This British Embassy explainer video gives an overview of the S1 French state healthcare through the Caisse Primaire d’Assurance Maladie (CPAM) and how to get your Carte Vitale. Also available in a note format (both versions link to the British Embassy Facebook page).
FRENCH government Guidance
for Foreign Nationals
Republique Française guidance for foreigners on matters around French residency, nationality and working in France.
FRENCH government Guidance
Decree - english translation
MINIsterial order - English Translation
An English translation of the French government Decree and Ministerial Order, relating to domestic legislation around the Withdrawal Agreement pertaining to residency for UK nationals. You can also read our explainer news article about the decree.
EU Commission Memo
Questions and Answers – the rights of UK nationals under the Withdrawal AgreemenT
This European Commission memo explains the residence rights of UK nationals and their family members and describes the rules of the Withdrawal Agreement that govern issuance of residence documents. It also covers recognition of professional qualifications and rights related to social security. This document provides information on the rights of UK nationals living, as of 31 December 2020.