britishinfrance
The official site for the British Community Committee of France

Welcome to  our network of member organisations which offers a wide range of social and professional activities, as well as addressing common concerns of the British community in France.

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Latest News

Non-British citizens will soon need to obtain an ETA before they travel to the UK

The UK announces plans to expand the ETA travel authorisation to EU citizens from 2nd April 2025

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Voting in the UK for British Citizens

British Citizens living overseas can now register to vote in the General Election

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BCC Noticeboard of Meetings and events

Communication the BCC's operating programme over the year

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Renewing your British passport from France

If you British passport is about to run out, here is some guidance on how to apply for a new one.

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Do you need to renew your WARP resident's permit

Those who had been in France less than 5 years on 31st December 2020 were only given a 5-year WARP. Is yours due for renewal soon?

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The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) has been delayed again

The Schengen Travel Area's iEntry/Exit System (EES) will not now be launched on 10th November 2024.

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Members' Special Events & Sponsors

Promoting the Newsletters and Special Event posters of Member Associations & the BCC Directory Sponsors

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Are you, or do you want to become, a French resident?

The rules are different depending on whether you arrived in France before or after 1st January 2021

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Post-Brexit visits to France by UK residents ...

Before travelling to France on holiday, for work or to live permanently after 1st January 2021, make sure you check how long you can stay.

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Travelling into the Schengen area: what is an Etias

Nationals of 59 countries, including the UK, do not currently need a visa to enter the Schengen area. However, the exemption procedure will change in 2025

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What is the difference between ETIAS and EES

The Schengen travel area is implementing two now systems in the coming months, ETIAS and EES. But what are the differences?

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Voisins Voices

Welcome to the June Edition of Voisins Voices 

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The BCC: who is on the Executive Committee?

Find out who is on the BCC Executive Committee and what roles they have

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UK pensions - how to increase its value with voluntary contributions

If you worked in the UK before moving to France, you may have a UK pension entitlement that can be increased by voluntary contributions.

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Administration Numérique pour les Etrangers en France - ANEF

The French Interior Ministry has launched the ANEF, a site which over time should allow non-French citizens to carry out their administrative tasks on line.

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Ultra Low Emission Zones – can you get caught out?

If you are travelling outside France, do not get caught out by Low Emission Zone regulations

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