Dealing with Brexit
For our British readers here is the latest information on how Brexit affects residency, working, driving, healthcare and pensions in France
EXPLAINED: How to swap your UK driving licence for a French one
Brexit means a change to the situation for people who live in France and have UK-issued driving licences - here are the new rules and how to swap your licence for a French one.
Explained: The post-Brexit rules and charges for sending parcels between UK and France
From ordering things online to gifts from family members, parcels sent between France and the UK are subject to different rules and extra charges since Brexit.
Travel to France: What has changed since Brexit?
The Brexit transition period ended on January 1st 2021, but Covid-related travel restrictions means that many people have not travelled abroad since then - so here's what you need to know about what has changed.
Reader question: Do I have to register British visitors to France with the town hall?
Since Brexit, British travellers have found themselves in the often confusing and complicated world of non-EU travel, which in certain circumstances could involve telling your local town hall in France whenever you have guests visiting from the UK.
France down to last 500 post-Brexit residency applications
Just 500 permanent post-Brexit applications for residency in France remain to be finalised, according to EU figures, down from 10,000 outstanding applications in September.
What to do if you have missed France's Brexit residency deadlines
Since Brexit, there have been big changes for Brits living in France, and the French government has put in place a number of deadlines for paperwork - with those deadlines now passed, what should you do if you missed them?
How does the 90-day rule work in France?
All non-EU citizens face limits on how long they can spend in France - and since the beginning of 2021 that includes Brits. Here's what the 90-day rule is and how it works.
What changes for Brits in France in 2022?
Brits living in France have faced big changes since the UK left the EU, and things change again in 2022. Here's what you need to know.
The key documents for British people in France after Brexit
Since January 2021, some British nationals in France have an unusual status, so proving your rights may require certain key documents.
Where Brits in France can get help with post-Brexit residency card applications
As the deadline for Brits in France to have applied for residency fast approaches, there are groups out there who can help anyone struggling with the process.
What happens to Brits in France who don't register for residency before September 30th?
The final deadline is fast approaching for UK nationals who moved to France before December 31st 2020 to make their application for residency. But what happens to people who don't apply in time?
Carte de séjour: This is how the residency card website works for Brits in France
Since Brexit, Brits living in France need to acquire a residency card if they want to stay - and they have until September 30th to make the application. Here's how the process works.
Revealed: Just how strict are post-Brexit checks at the French border?
The end of the Brexit transition period has ushered in a host of rules for arrivals in France covering everything from your paperwork to your snacks for the journey - but exactly how strictly are these being enforced at the border?
EXPLAINED: What Brits with EU partners need to know about returning to live in UK
While many of the 1.2 million Brits living in the EU have no immediate plans to return to the UK, circumstances can change. For those who have non-British partners heading home on a long-term basis could be more difficult than they imagined. We explain why.
Reader question: What should I do if my French driving licence application is still pending?
A combination of post-Brexit confusion and French administrative delays mean that many foreign residents in France have been waiting for many months (or even years) in a queue to exchange their driving licence for a French one.
Reader question: Can expired UK driving licences be swapped for French ones?
Good news! A post-Brexit deal was finally agreed in June 2021 that permits Britons living permanently in France to swap their driving licences for a French one.
Reader question: Can I be resident in France and the UK?
We're now approaching the deadline for Brits who were resident in France before 2021 to apply for residency, but there is still much confusion about how the system works.
How British citizens can retire to France after Brexit
Retiring to France is the dream for many people, so here's how British people can go about this in the post-Brexit world.
Five things to expect when crossing the border from the UK to France
Brexit means the border between the UK and France also becomes an external border for the EU, which means things are different for people crossing it. Here's five things to expect.
Brits in France have just one month left to apply for residency
Brits who were living in France before 2021 have just one month left to apply for residency or risk becoming undocumented migrants.
'Attestation d'accueil': Why you may need to register your British guests at your local French town hall
With more and more travellers set to arrive in France from the UK in the coming weeks there are plenty of new rules to be aware of, given the UK is now outside the EU, including an apparent obligation for those living in France to register British guests in advance at the local town hall.
Health insurance: What are the post-Brexit rules for Brits visiting France?
Along with a host of extra restrictions on everything from length of stay to sandwiches for the journey, Brexit has also changed the insurance requirements for Brits visiting France for either holidays or long stays. Here's what you need to know.
The myths you shouldn't believe about the rights of Brits in France after Brexit
The post-Brexit situation for Britons living in or visiting France is complicated, and not helped by a series of persistent myths, rumours and wrong information. Here we separate the facts from the fiction.