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Q: How can I use my French chèque énergie gas or electricity vouchers?

A: Since the end of April, 2023’s round of chèques énergie (energy vouchers) have been sent out to almost six million people in France.

Q: Am I eligible for an interest-free loan to help buy a French property?

A: Not to be confused with the éco-PTZ, which helps finance eco-friendly renovations, the prêt à taux zéro (PTZ, zero-interest loan) is a long-standing aid for people buying a home in France.

Q: Post Brexit: When do Britons need to swap to French driving licence?

A: This is one situation where Brexit has a reduced impact on Britons living in France due to a post-Brexit agreement on the issue.

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A: As a resident of France, having health insurance, either private or public, is mandatory.

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Q: Post Brexit: When do Britons need to swap to French driving licence?

A: This is one situation where Brexit has a reduced impact on Britons living in France due to a post-Brexit agreement on the issue.

Q: Post Brexit do I need a visa when leaving France for an EU holiday?

A: Europe’s upcoming Entry/Exit System is aimed at being a way of tracking the movements of non-EU visitors in and out of the Schengen area but it is important to note that it will not be equivalent to a visa.

Q: Should I swap five-year Brexit residency card for 10-year card?

A: For British citizens living in France, Brexit and the subsequent Withdrawal Agreement made it necessary to obtain residency permits to continue living here.