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France Rights: British in Europe in France


France Rights was created as the French 'arm' of the organisation British in Europe, to provide information and promote knowledge of citizens' rights for British people living in France, and to support people in understanding and meeting the conditions for legal residence in France so that they could secure their rights under the Withdrawal Agreement. Its founders, Kalba Meadows and Kathryn Dobson, who have both also been members of the British in Europe steering committee since its inception, have worked actively on citizens' rights since the day after the referendum in 2016.

We have represented the interests of the British in France on all matters relevant to citizens' rights through campaigning, advocacy, engagement with political and administrative bodies and with the media, and through raising awareness on the situation of UK citizens who have
​exercised their free movement rights to live in France.

After over 5 years of very full on work, in February 2022 British in Europe wound down its activities in the area of WA implementation (although the association remains active on a specific project on voting rights); France Rights also ceased active work in that area at the same time.

​This website has now been edited to provide a more limited amount of current information. The former detailed pages covering applications in different circumstances have been retained as archived pages, as although the online portal has now closed and applications must be made at préfectures, the conditions and evidence required remain the same.

This site will remain available until at least the end of 2023, although most pages will not be regularly updated. However, because of the increased interest in applying for French citizenship we will be updating and, from time to time, expanding the information on our citizenship page.

​Regretfully France Rights is no longer able to respond to questions or queries.
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France Rights has now ceased its active work and this website remains open for information only.
The information provided on this website is for personal use only and may not be used for commercial purposes.
We are experienced in citizens' rights but are not lawyers and do not give personal, legal or immigration advice, not can we advise on any legal matters relating to your rights.
The information in this website is for general guidance on your rights and responsibilities and is not legal advice. If you need legal advice on what action to take, please consult an avocat.
Please note that France Rights ceased its activities with effect from January 2022 and while the website will remain open until mid 2023 for information purposes, it will not be updated unless stated otherwise on individual pages.​
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  • Home
  • WA residence permits overview
    • Haven't received your permit
    • Applying now for a permit
    • Difficulties and refusals
    • Dual UK and French nationals
  • Withdrawal Agreement
    • Residence rights and procedures under the Withdrawal Agreement
    • Health, pensions and social security
    • Working rights, professional qualifications and family reunion
    • What's not included in the Withdrawal Agreement
    • Withdrawal Agreement FAQ
    • Easy reading guides to the Guidance Note
  • French citizenship
  • Other France info
    • Moving to France from January 2021
    • The health care system >
      • Heath care under the Withdrawal Agreement
    • Change of name
  • Archive
    • The application process
    • More than 5 years with CdS permanent
    • More than 5 years without CdS permanent
    • Less than 5 years and employed
    • Less than 5 years and self employed
    • Less than 5 years and a jobseeker
    • Less than 5 years and work in another country
    • Less than 5 years and a student in France
    • Less than 5 years and retired or otherwise inactive