{"id":18142,"date":"2019-04-08T10:00:36","date_gmt":"2019-04-08T08:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.lodgis.com\/en\/?p=18142"},"modified":"2025-03-25T11:01:17","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T11:01:17","slug":"brexit-british-expats-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lodgis.com\/en\/brexit-british-expats-france\/","title":{"rendered":"Brexit for British Expats in France: What to Know in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you a <strong>British expat living in France<\/strong> or planning to move there? Nearly five years after the UK officially left the EU, many Britons are still unsure about their <strong>rights, residency, and healthcare access in France<\/strong>. In this updated guide, we explain everything you need to know in 2025 about <strong>Brexit and British expats in France<\/strong>, including residency rules, healthcare, travel, and more.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>What\u2019s the current status of Brexit in 2025?<\/h2>\n<p>Since the end of the Brexit transition period in December 2020, the UK has been officially treated as a third-country by the EU. This means that <strong>British citizens are no longer EU citizens<\/strong> and are subject to immigration rules similar to those applied to other non-EU nationals.<\/p>\n<p>However, <strong>France has implemented special provisions<\/strong> to ease the process for British expats, especially those who were already living in the country before Brexit.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Residency in France for British Citizens<\/h2>\n<h3>If you were living in France before Brexit<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>If you were a legal resident before <strong>31 December 2020<\/strong>, you should have already applied for the <strong>WARP residence permit<\/strong> (Withdrawal Agreement Residence Permit).<\/li>\n<li>This permit protects your right to remain in France long-term, work, access healthcare, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>If you moved to France after Brexit<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>You now need a <strong>long-stay visa (visa de long s\u00e9jour)<\/strong> to move to France.<\/li>\n<li>Once in France, you must apply for a <strong>residence permit<\/strong> within two months.<\/li>\n<li>There are several types of permits available (visitor, employee, family reunification, etc.), depending on your situation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h2>Holiday Homes and Second-Home Owners<\/h2>\n<p>If you own a second home in France but are not a resident, the <strong>90\/180 rule<\/strong> applies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You can stay in France for <strong>up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period<\/strong> without a visa.<\/li>\n<li>If you want to stay longer, you must apply for a <strong>temporary long-stay visa<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h2>Healthcare in France for British Expats<\/h2>\n<h3>If you\u2019re a legal resident:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>You can register for <strong>PUMa<\/strong> (Protection Universelle Maladie) and access the French public healthcare system.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure you have a <strong>social security number<\/strong> and a <strong>carte Vitale<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>If you&#8217;re visiting:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>EHIC card<\/strong> is no longer valid for UK citizens post-Brexit.<\/li>\n<li>Instead, apply for a <strong>GHIC (Global Health Insurance Card)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Always take out <strong>comprehensive travel insurance<\/strong> if you&#8217;re staying short-term.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h2>Can I Still Travel Between the UK and France?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, but:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You must respect <strong>Schengen travel limits<\/strong> (90 days in 180).<\/li>\n<li>You may be asked to show proof of accommodation, return ticket, and sufficient funds at the border.<\/li>\n<li>Your passport must be valid for at least <strong>3 months after your planned return date<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h2>Summary: Key Info for British Expats in France in 2025<\/h2>\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Topic<\/th>\n<th>Before Brexit<\/th>\n<th>After Brexit<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Residency<\/td>\n<td>No formalities<\/td>\n<td>Long-stay visa &#038; residence permit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Travel<\/td>\n<td>Unlimited stays<\/td>\n<td>90\/180 rule without visa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Healthcare<\/td>\n<td>EHIC valid<\/td>\n<td>GHIC or local registration needed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Work rights<\/td>\n<td>Automatic<\/td>\n<td>Work visa or WARP required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr>\n<h2>Looking for a Furnished Apartment in France?<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re relocating permanently or looking for a temporary stay, <strong>Lodgis<\/strong> offers a wide range of <strong>furnished rentals in France<\/strong>, from <strong>Paris to Lyon, Bordeaux, Marseille<\/strong> and more. We help British expats find homes that meet their needs \u2013 with or without lift access, in quiet neighborhoods, or close to public transport.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lodgis.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore our furnished rentals in France<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/body><br \/>\n<\/html><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you a British expat living in France or planning to move there? Nearly five years after the UK officially left the EU, many Britons are still unsure about their rights, residency, and healthcare access in France. 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