Visas

21st Feb 2023

Health Insurance for Visa to France

What are the rules concerning health insurance for a long-stay visa to France?

27th Sep 2022

Income Test for Visa Toughened

The French Consulate in London have adopted a stricter interpretation of the minimum income regulations for a long-stay visa for France.

29th Jul 2022

French Residence Permit Language Test

The French government has announced mandatory language competence for a residence permit, despite it already being a legal requirement!

6th Jul 2022

Brexit Residence Permits Granted to UK Nationals

Figures recently published by the French government substantially understate the number of Brexit residence permits issued to UK nationals.

17th Jun 2022

Visa-Free Travel in Europe and 'ETIAS'

New travel security arrangements are being put it place across Europe, which will affect those able to travel visa-free to France. (UPDATED 28TH July 2025)

8th Jun 2022

Prefectures Not Fit for Purpose - National Auditor

The French national auditor has criticised the haemorraging of staff in the prefectures, considering that the job cuts have not been "realistic".

24th May 2022

Guide to Bringing Pets to France

The regulations in place to bring pets to France differ by type of pet and whether you are travelling from an EU or non-EU country.

16th May 2022

Immigration Procedures in Prefectures

Two recent official reports highlight severe inefficiencies in the application process for naturalisation and residence permits in the prefectures.

10th May 2022

Visa Minimum Income Threshold increases to €1,300+

The minimum income threshold to obtain a visa in France has increased. UPDATED: 24th October 2024

20th Apr 2022

French Visas and the 90/180 Days Rule

The French government have provided guidance on the use of a visitor visa in tandem with the 90/180 days rule.