British citizens living in France before Brexit possess a Withdrawal Agreement Residency Permit (WARP), valid for either five or ten years. After five years of legal residence, individuals gain permanent residency rights, even without a 10-year permit. Renewal of a five-year WARP is necessary between 2025 and 2026 for those who applied online by October 2021. Eligibility for renewing requires direct applications to local prefectures under special circumstances, such as family members or new arrivals over 18. A 10-year card simplifies formal identification of residency rights when interacting with employers and services.
If you have a five-year card and applied using the online portal by October 2021, you will need to renew your permit in 2025 or 2026.
Permanent residency rights automatically apply after five years of legal residence in France, even without a 10-year residency permit in hand.
Having a 10-year residency card can be beneficial when dealing with employers or banks, confirming your permanent residency status.
Eligible family members or those turning 18 after application will usually need to apply separately to their local prefecture for a WARP.
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