EU-national’s family members who are not EU-nationals The non-EU spouse and children under 21 of an EU citizen in France are entitled to live and work in the country but require a residence permit (Carte de Séjour). Application for residency must be made at the Préfecture, within three months of entry in to France.
Can you have dual UK and French residency?
You can be resident in both the UK and France simultaneously. In this case, ‘tie breaker’ rules in the UK/France double tax treaty will determine where you are resident for tax purposes.
What are the requirements to become a resident of France?
There are actually, 4 main criteria that you must meet on your French Residency application.
- British passport + passport photos.
- Proof of Address.
- Proof that you have health insurance coverage.
- Proof that you have sufficient financial resources.
Who are family members who live in France?
“Family members” are the spouse, children under 21 years of both the EU citizen or their non-EU spouse (and dependent parents, under certain circumstances). * For UK citizens living in France there will be no change to their current rights and status until after Brexit.
How long can a British citizen stay in France?
I am an Irish citizen, resident in the UK with a second home in France. Will my British wife be limited to a three-month stay in any six-month period if she accompanies me to France or will she be able to benefit from the more flexible 183 day per year limit, as I do? If so what will we need to show at passport control?
How long do you have to live in France to get a residency permit?
If you have been living in France for less than 5 years, you are eligible for a 5-year residency permit. You will need to provide evidence of your personal situation (as a worker, self-sufficient person, student, job seeker, British family member, British spouse of a French national).
How can I get a UK residency card in France?
If you have difficulty with IT, you can seek help, for example from one of the bodies accredited by the British government for this. See Visas and residency section at Living in France. The official said that all prefectures are also capable of helping if you visit in person, as they have computer terminals for the public to use.
