Please read on if you are a British national resident in France and:
- Without dual French and British nationality
- With or without a legal relationship/partnership with a French national
- With or without an existing ‘old style’ residency card
We received an email (ref below) on 21st December from the British Embassy in Paris with a request to distribute to our membership. The Embassy email was sent to all partner associations in France who have a membership which includes British nationals with a request to distribute to our membership.
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We are therefore encouraging you all to take action now to ensure that you can continue to live in France after 31 December 2020.
Residency:
- Apply online for the new residency permit before 1 July 2021, in line with the Withdrawal Agreement. Visit gov.uk/livinginfrance for more information.
Healthcare:
- Register for healthcare as a resident in France. Visit gov.uk/livinginfrance for more information. See our video here.
Passports:
- Check your passport is valid for travel before you book your trip. There will be new rules on travel to Europe from 1 January 2021.
Check the Living in France Guide where you can find the latest information and sign up for email updates: gov.uk/livinginfrance.
Follow the British Embassy Paris social media channels (@BritishinFrance; @UkinFrance on Twitter; Brirish Embassy Paris on Facebook or search @UkinFrance on Facebook)
Sign up to the newsletter Voisins-voices: A Newsletter for the British Community in France
Other Assistance
In addition to the above, we previously posted an article here which is may be useful for those applying for residency.
The Embassy have also funded several organisations to provide a ‘help service’. The Anglican Diocese in Europe is funded by the British Embassy to provide help to British residents in Nouvelle Aquitaine. Full details to get assistance are here