5 YEAR Withdrawal Agreement - Latest - October 2026
Latest information on five-year Withdrawal Agreement Residence Permit (WARP) renewals.
The UK Government's Living in France - GOV.UK guidance (New information on Withdrawal Agreement residence permit renewals in France (See 'Renewing your Withdrawal Agreement Residence Permit' on the 'Visas, residency and citizenship' section).
has been updated and now includes detailed information on:
how and when to apply for renewal.
supporting documents.
Récépissés.
travel while a renewal application is being processed.
what to do if problems arise.
We have also published a short video from the British Embassy Paris Deputy Head of Mission explaining the renewal process and highlighting the key points applicants should be aware of. It has been published on UK in France’s Facebook page and is also here: Facebook
Key messages for applicants
Apply during the two months before your permit expires.
Follow the process specified by your local prefecture.
Do not use the general ANEF renewal service for WARP renewals.
Keep your contact details up to date and regularly check spam folders.
Include your numéro étranger and application reference when contacting the authorities.
Contact your prefecture first if you experience difficulties.
If an issue remains unresolved after contact with the prefecture, the updated Living in France guidance provides details of the Ministry of the Interior's Brexit support service.
Please consider sharing the updated guidance and video through your websites, newsletters and social media channels to help ensure British nationals receive consistent and accurate information during the renewal process.
Michèle Solari | Consul | British Consulate Marseille
Les Docks de Marseille - La Joliette, Atrium 10.3 1st floor, 13002 Marseille
+33 (0)4 91 15 72 17 Email: Michele.solari@fco.gov.uk ECHO 8336 2017
A MEETING WITH THE BRITISH AMBASSADOR TO FRANCE, LORD LLEWELYN: TOPIC BREXIT
Honorary Consul Simone Paissoni (left) with British Ambassador Lord Lewellyn of Steep and Birgitt McDonagh Nordbrink.
Recently I attended a meeting with Lord Llewyln to discuss the Brexit negotiations. I put forward some questions on your behalf and the answers are below.
Honorary Consul Simone Paissoni (left) with British Ambassador Lord Lewellyn of Steep and Birgitt McDonagh Nordbrink.
Q. Will Britons residing in an EU member state retain the right to remain and to access existing benefits in that country?
A. Yes. This includes the right to French health-care and the Carte Vitale.
Q. Will retirement pensions be upgraded in line with inflation?
A. Yes. Income tax allowance and pension upgrades will continue in line with inflation.
Q. After Brexit, can a UK national sell his/her residence in France without incurring capital gains tax?
A. Yes if it is the principal residence.
Q. Does the UK allow dual nationality?
A. Yes. You can apply for French nationality and keep British citizenship. However, you will have to pass quite a complicated exam in French UNLESS you are over 60 years of age. In that case, you will be exempt (contact the Prefecture for further information).
UK Nationals living in France can continue to vote in local elections after Brexit.
All British expats residing in an EU member state retain the right to remain and to access existing benefits in that country.
For your own peace of mind, it might be advisable to apply for a Carte de Sejour. It will save having to carry a passport around and serve as proof that you are a Permanent Resident.
Birgitt McDonagh-Nordbrink
Chairperson British Association de Menton