Britons in france

Britons ordered to leave France over bad first year of work lose court appeal

Order was upheld despite their Dordogne gîte business now doing better. They say they have ‘absolutely nothing to go back to in the UK’.

I started playing netball again and made new friends after moving to France

Reader Michelle Bailey, 46, and her partner Paul Parrington moved from Lancashire, UK to Vasles, a village near Parthenay in Deux-Sèvres, in 2009

Americans and Britons in France: long-stay visas and residency trends 2024

Americans are among top nationalities for first-issue residency cards

news

Retired Britons in France rejected for citizenship over foreign income – what you can do

More readers speak of hardline approach taken on applications

Brexit card renewals in France: which prefectures have already set up websites?

Calvados, Lot and Dordogne are among the areas where British residents can use new simple procedure

How to renew a five-year Brexit WA residency card online in France

Interior Ministry asked prefectures to set up standardised sites: several, but by no means all, have now done so

Simplification of French visa process in the pipeline

More 'digitalisation' expected for UK applications as some US applicants now benefit from postal option

UK probes French charges on government pensions

Some French tax offices may have wrongly applied social charges on UK government service pensions, despite international rules that normally exempt them.

Local community rallies around British couple in France after house fire

Couple who lost everything in a house fire have paid tribute to their local community for helping them after the devastating blaze

Interview: British couple ordered to leave France due to bad year at work

Couple have invested at least €300,000 in home, wood cabin gîte and farm in Dordogne

Join the club: British Association Côte d’Opale

The association supports Britons in France post-Brexit, fostering cultural integration and offering vital advice on residency and regulations

How I started painting after moving to France

Reader Cath Wilson describes how taking up a brush has brought her joy and new challenges

I moved to France and became a fluent French–speaking heating engineer

Reader Stewart Paterson, 62, tells us how he retrained and learned the language

Concern over Christmas travel for those renewing Brexit cards in France

Issues likely if simpler procedures are not put into place, says campaign group

Franco-British biathlete chooses Team GB

Athlete Chloé Dupont discovered a healthier sporting environment with the British biathlon team

Which UK banks allow residents in France to open or keep an account?

Some banks have been willing to keep on long-standing customers who have moved to France

We solve 20-year mystery of Normandy house abandoned by Britons

Village mayor launched an appeal in June for help to find owners who just 'disappeared'

How to get a DCEM travel document for children travelling through EES

Document set to be important for under-18s travelling into or out of France from this autumn

Can French Brexit card be renewed early if need to return home?

Five and ten-year cards have different maximum absence periods

Can our adult children join us in France through our Brexit card?

The regroupement familial process does not apply to Britons with WA rights

We do not need Brexit Withdrawal Agreement card to visit France - so how can we cancel it?

Connexion reader says allowance of the 90/180 rule is enough

French Brexit card renewals approach: how will they work?

An estimated 42,000 Britons with five year-cards soon need to upgrade to the 10-year version

Survey asks Britons in France to share post-Brexit experiences

Online poll - which is open until July 11 - looks at their residency status and associated rights five years after transition period

Second-home market in France grows: who is buying and where?

In some departments close to 20% of properties are second homes

New UK-EU deal: What could change for Britons in France?

Erasmus, youth scheme, food, pets, borders… the new ‘partnership’ is wide-ranging

UK-EU summit: Will British travellers be allowed to use e-gates in EU?

France says its fast-track gates are being adapted – but it is still unclear how residency cards or visas will be verified for exemption to EES digital borders system

Speed cameras: What happens if a driver is flashed in a vehicle with non-French number plates?

France is part of EU agreement to share driving fines with other countries – but UK is not included

French property market picks up with rural homes still leading way

Britons are returning to buy in south-west

Is an international driving permit needed to hire a car from a French supermarket?

UK licence holders living in France cannot obtain an IDP

How many Britons have second homes in Nouvelle-Aquitaine - and why do they choose it?

UK nationals are the largest foreign community of second-home owners in the region

Brexit cards: what are the rules around passport renewal and residency cards in France?

It is highly recommended that Britons in France retain a valid UK passport

French second-home visa issues raised in House of Lords

British people experience an "expensive and bureaucratic process" to continue living in France

Foreign drivers in France: three ways that new licence rules could impact you

New rules on exchanging a driving licence are among those scheduled to come into place

Which French regions have the most British residents - and how many?

Only around 5% live in Paris, recently released statistics show

Partner article: Where should Britons in France invest – and why?

A balanced portfolio can include offshore investing in a neutral jurisdiction

Five questions for British and American drivers in France on new driving licence rules

Digital licences will be widespread by 2030

Deadline looms to top up 'extra' back years of UK state pension for Britons in France

We recap key information about UK pension top-up from abroad

Second-home owners: French MPs and senators relaunch efforts for visa concessions

French lawmakers push for a simpler process for Britons post-Brexit

UK passport fees set to rise: How much extra for Britons abroad?

The price changes will come into force from April 10

Can non-French retirees obtain an Ehic card?

Some residents in France still benefit from UK international health card

Nearly 7,000 Britons have been granted French nationality since Brexit

The UK consistently ranks among the top five countries for people gaining French citizenship, with 6,863 people acquiring the nationality between 2021 - 2023

I volunteered as a firefighter in France - and you can too

Along with running a gîte in Charente, Chloe Elliston, 47, also helps out at her caserne

Is there a simple renewal process for six-month French visas?

Second-home owners are required to obtain visas for extended visits to properties in France

How many Britons and Americans got their first French visa or residency card in 2024?

Provisional figures for 2024 show around three million were delivered in total to all nationalities

What is the process if Brexit card holder’s passport is stamped by mistake?

Manual stamping of passports will soon be phased out

Fraud probe: Court upholds €461m seizure from Briton after Paris property deal

The sum relates to suspected tax evasion over a number of years by the businessman thought to live between California and Crans Montana in Switzerland

‘Better healthcare and near Spain’: why we retired to Pyrénées-Orientales

In the first of a series on where readers retire to in France, we hear about why the Lauritsens chose to settle in the Pyrénées-Orientales, embracing French life

Foreign bank accounts: French court clarifies rules after US account case

Failure to declare them can result in a steep fine

British family tell of amazing kindness after French home destroyed by fire

Their house burned down in only 30 minutes - along with all their possessions

How to get help to tend a grave in the UK or US if you live in France

Organise regular visits to trim, tidy and place flowers for your loved ones

British writer pursues award-winning career in rural France

Ann Mary Stanton credits a UK literary society for inspiring her literary endeavours

Brexit residency cards in France: Important to get correct receipt slip

Make sure document mentions the Withdrawal Agreement and is not just a generic version for a ‘first residency card’

How many Americans live in France - and how many Britons?

US citizens are the biggest group of English-speakers applying for residency cards

Must Britons in France keep a UK passport if not planning to move back?

The document can be useful even if you do not have any travel plans

Career change in France: from UK prison officer to badminton coach

Steven Aldrid, 70, tells how he draws immense satisfaction from helping others grow to love sport

How I got past the disillusionment of everyday life in France

Columnist Cynthia Spillman shows how following treasured memories can lead you into a less than ideal situation

Post-Brexit admin is not detering British seasonal workers to France

UK specialists had feared numbers of people wanting to 'work a season' in a ski resort or picking grapes would dwindle

Foreign families urged to plan now for Christmas travel document

Under-18s should carry 'DCEMs' to avoid confusion once EES digital borders scheme starts

Campervans: many UK drivers will need to sit French driving test

People living in France will lose right to drive larger vans, campervans and minibuses when they swap licence if they did not sit a specific test in the UK

‘It’s ok to be vibrant and confident’ – Moving to France after 50

We speak to a number of women who have made the move

UK ambassador to France: what travellers should know about border change

Dame Menna Rawlings discusses a pre-registration app, travel papers for Britons under-18s and passport gates - as well as the Olympics and updates on this special year in UK-France relations

Best places to retire in France (according to interests and budget)

From the sunniest weather to the best property bargains

Why France is a great place to bring up children

From its foodie culture to subsidised childcare options

What progress on overseas constituencies for Britons abroad?

France has 11 dedicated MPs for its citizens living abroad - UK citizens need similar representation, says pressure group

Five things they don’t tell you about ‘les rosbifs’ (Brits) in France

Pubs, sex, food - columnist Samantha David pokes some good-natured fun at the stereotypical Briton in France

Second-home Britons urged to ask their French MP for visa plan support

We explain what the Senate has put forward for British second-home owners and what goes to MPs on December 11 for final debate

The Britons in France struggling with the post-Brexit reality

A French MP in Normandy reports intervening for several Britons who failed to submit residency card applications on time

Briton appeals conviction for killing his wife in south-west France

David Turtle, 69, was sentenced to 14 years in prison after his wife was found crushed under his car. He claims it was an accident

Why Brexit closed a 30-year-old British food shop on French Riviera

We spoke to the director of Geoffrey’s in Antibes about how the store started and the problems after Brexit

Which measures in the new UK budget affect Britons abroad?

The UK’s Autumn Statement announced yesterday contained a number of tax rises and some spending cuts. The state pension also increases

French visas: no rise in income levels for Britons, says official

A diplomatic source says recent claims of a change in the amount needed for retirees are not correct

Autumn 2023 date for restoration of UK votes lost due to 15-year rule

Secondary legislation is being prepared to facilitate ‘robust new processes’ for voter registration, a minister states

Setback for Briton fighting to maintain EU rights post Brexit

The ECJ’s advocate general said today that Britons ceased to be EU citizens after Brexit; French lawyers say there is still hope for opposing argument

New ambassador’s Christmas message of trust for Britons in France

A special column for Connexion readers from the British Ambassador to France Menna Rawlings

Britons in france

Britons ordered to leave France over bad first year of work lose court appeal

I started playing netball again and made new friends after moving to France

Americans and Britons in France: long-stay visas and residency trends 2024

Retired Britons in France rejected for citizenship over foreign income – what you can do

Trending

Wood heating costs rise again this winter - as do the risks for buyers

Britons ordered to leave France over bad first year of work lose court appeal

‘Huge support’ for new TGV line in south-west France

Proposed law aims to simplify French residency card renewals

Bills for France’s second-home property tax will start to arrive next week

Six models of Renault cars recalled in France over fault with handbrake

What changes in France for residents in November 2025?

Brexit card renewals in France: which prefectures have already set up websites?

How to renew a five-year Brexit WA residency card online in France

Simplification of French visa process in the pipeline

UK probes French charges on government pensions

Local community rallies around British couple in France after house fire

Interview: British couple ordered to leave France due to bad year at work

Join the club: British Association Côte d’Opale

How I started painting after moving to France

I moved to France and became a fluent French–speaking heating engineer

Concern over Christmas travel for those renewing Brexit cards in France

More retirees turned down for French citizenship over foreign income tell their stories

Discover the inspiring journey of a stunning French garden transformation

French social charges and UK government pensions: Official response

Franco-British biathlete chooses Team GB

Foreign income leads to French citizenship refusal for retiree in south-west

How long does it take to get a visa for France? Connexion readers share experiences and tips

Must foreign pension tax refund be declared in French tax return?

Britons in France prompted to send postcards to their UK MPs

Letters: Readers share their Brexit reset wishlists

Which UK banks allow residents in France to open or keep an account?

We solve 20-year mystery of Normandy house abandoned by Britons

How to get a DCEM travel document for children travelling through EES

Can French Brexit card be renewed early if need to return home?

Can our adult children join us in France through our Brexit card?

We do not need Brexit Withdrawal Agreement card to visit France - so how can we cancel it?

French Brexit card renewals approach: how will they work?

Survey asks Britons in France to share post-Brexit experiences

Second-home market in France grows: who is buying and where?

New UK-EU deal: What could change for Britons in France?

UK-EU summit: Will British travellers be allowed to use e-gates in EU?

Speed cameras: What happens if a driver is flashed in a vehicle with non-French number plates?

French property market picks up with rural homes still leading way

Is an international driving permit needed to hire a car from a French supermarket?

How many Britons have second homes in Nouvelle-Aquitaine - and why do they choose it?

Brexit cards: what are the rules around passport renewal and residency cards in France?

French second-home visa issues raised in House of Lords

Foreign drivers in France: three ways that new licence rules could impact you

Which French regions have the most British residents - and how many?

Partner article: Where should Britons in France invest – and why?

Five questions for British and American drivers in France on new driving licence rules

Deadline looms to top up 'extra' back years of UK state pension for Britons in France

Second-home owners: French MPs and senators relaunch efforts for visa concessions

UK passport fees set to rise: How much extra for Britons abroad?

Can non-French retirees obtain an Ehic card?

Nearly 7,000 Britons have been granted French nationality since Brexit

I volunteered as a firefighter in France - and you can too

Is there a simple renewal process for six-month French visas?

How many Britons and Americans got their first French visa or residency card in 2024?

What is the process if Brexit card holder’s passport is stamped by mistake?

Fraud probe: Court upholds €461m seizure from Briton after Paris property deal

‘Better healthcare and near Spain’: why we retired to Pyrénées-Orientales

Foreign bank accounts: French court clarifies rules after US account case

British family tell of amazing kindness after French home destroyed by fire

How to get help to tend a grave in the UK or US if you live in France

British writer pursues award-winning career in rural France

Brexit residency cards in France: Important to get correct receipt slip

How many Americans live in France - and how many Britons?

Must Britons in France keep a UK passport if not planning to move back?

Career change in France: from UK prison officer to badminton coach

How I got past the disillusionment of everyday life in France

Post-Brexit admin is not detering British seasonal workers to France

Foreign families urged to plan now for Christmas travel document

Campervans: many UK drivers will need to sit French driving test

‘It’s ok to be vibrant and confident’ – Moving to France after 50

UK ambassador to France: what travellers should know about border change

Best places to retire in France (according to interests and budget)

Why France is a great place to bring up children