Increasing préfecture delays mean that many foreigners in France now face the prospect of either being forced to cancel travel plans, or trying to travel with the temporary 'récépissé', here's what you need to know about travelling with this document.
If you live in France and have an account with a UK, US or other non-EU bank, you may have recently received a message telling you about a new EU directive - here's what it means for foreigners in France.
Frustrated with the endless delays and administrative problems, a group of activists, lawyers and trade unions working with foreigners in France have formed the collected Bouge Ta Pref (get your préfecture moving). We spoke to them about the problems they face.
It's been an on-again, off-again plan, but from May 2026 a fee will be applied to anyone who needs to swap their foreign driving licence for a French one.
You've done everything right; sent in the application to renew your French residency permit in good time, supplied all the required documents, waited patiently for the préfecture to deal with your request. And then your card expires while you're still waiting - what should you do?
It's not uncommon for people who move countries to have assets and income in more than one place - so what does this mean for your tax residency status in France? Here's what the rules say.
The EU's new Entry & Exit System of border control started on October 12th - but a phased introduction means that not everyone travelling to and from France is affected by the new system.
From new rules on French language tests and civics tests to changes in travel, healthcare and museum entry prices, here's what changes for foreigners living in France in 2026.
Louis Sarkozy - son of the ex president and a candidate in next year's elections - has unveiled a plan to create a lottery to force new arrivals in France to do military service.
Cricket fans, mark your calendars: the first Ashes Test begins this Friday, launching another chapter in one of the sport’s most storied rivalries. Here’s how you can keep up with every ball from France.
If you're visiting France and you're not a citizen of an EU country, your visits may be limited by the '90 day rule' - here's how it works, what changes under EES border checks and how to calculate your trips so that you don't overstay your allowance.
The EU's new EES system is due to come into effect this autumn - but the rules and practicalities of crossing the border will be different for non-EU nationals who are resident in France with a carte de séjour or visa. Here's what this group should do when crossing the border.
The French interior ministry has confirmed to The Local a change in the rules on citizenship which means that most retirees living on a foreign pension will be refused.
With firm start dates now in place (probably) for the start of the EU's new systems of biometric passport checks and online visa waivers, we answer your questions on how these systems will work for tourists, foreign residents of EU countries and second-home owners in France.
It might seem like a general term for any type of residency card, but France's 'carte de résident' is in fact a specific document that is only available to certain people.
France's new immigration law brings in tougher language requirements for foreigners seeking residency or citizenship. But, as every student of the French language knows, for every rule there is an exception.
As the new immigration law means that more people in France will need to take French language tests, we take a look at whether you will need to take classes in order to pass the exam.
From joining a political party or pressure group, to the act of volunteering for a social cause in your area, there are plenty of ways to be politically active in France, even if you may not be able to vote.
From 'French preference' for jobs and housing to visas, cartes de séjour and French language tests, here's a look at how the far-right Rassemblement National's policies could affect foreigners living in France, or hoping to move here someday.
Purchasing property in France as a foreigner has several extra hurdles - here's a look at some of the restrictions and other challenges you will want to be aware of beforehand.
Sleepless nights, panic attacks and cancelled travel plans - these are just some of the problems caused for the dozens of readers who have shared their stories of long delays at French préfectures in renewing their residency permits.
From international ceremonies to re-enactments and art exhibits plus parades, there are several things in store for the 80th anniversary of the Allied invasion of France.
