Category: France

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

ETIAS Launch Date Delayed Again

The EU has once again pushed back the introduction of ETIAS.  Instead of early 2023, ETIAS will now be operational from November 2023. ETIAS, which stands for European Travel Information and Authorisation System, is the EU’s visa-free authorization system which is similar to US ESTA. The scheme was initially approved by the European Parliament in…
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British Holidaymakers: Minimum Funds Required to Visit France in 2022

Brexit has ushered in a host of travel changes for British passport holders planning a trip to France.  Providing proof of financial means is a rule for non-EU citizens and applies in all EU countries and since the UK left the EU, it now applies to British nationals entering the EU Member States. This is…
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France Lifted All Covid-Related Restriction For All Travellers

France has officially ended the State of Emergency that was declared in 2022 to combat the Covid pandemic. From 01 August 2022, France is no longer under a State of Emergency, and this means several important changes for travellers. The key difference for holidaymakers is that the end of the State of emergency means the…
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EU Proposes Digital Schengen Visa Process

The lengthy Schengen visa process is set to go completely online in the next few years. The European Union Commission has proposed that EU countries digitalise the Schengen visa process, replace the visa sticker, and introduce the possibility of submitting visa applications online through the EU online visa platform. The new digital system will replace…
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EU Plans Simplify Non-EU Long-Term Residence Rules

The European Commission proposed to simplify residence rules for non-EU nationals who live on a long-term basis in the European Union. The intention is to ease procedures in three areas: acquiring EU long-term residence status, moving to other EU countries and improving the rights of family members.  At present, becoming a long-term resident requires the…
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