by Steve Martindale
Originally planned for July, the launch of the portal allowing British residents to apply for a Withdrawal Agreement Residency Permit was pushed back to 1st October and then faced further delays before finally going live on Monday 19th October.
Britain left the EU earlier this year, but under the terms of the Withdrawal Agreement, nothing has yet changed for British expats in France. However, the Brexit transition period runs out on 31st December and anyone residing in France before this date and planning to stay as a French resident must apply for a residency permit via the site.
The online portal is for all Britons who become resident in France by the end of 2020 and their family members.
Those that make the move after this date will be subject to a different regime – one expected to be similar to that already in place for other Third Country Nationals such as Americans and Australians – and will have to apply for a residency permit in person at their local prefecture.
The website is available in both English and French and can be accessed via the this link.
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