No change either for the holders of other British passports : British Nationals (Overseas), British Overseas Territories Citizens, British Overseas Citizens, British Protected Persons, British Subjects. UK citizens going to France to work for up to 90 days will not require a visa.

Can I live and work in France after Brexit?

Under the terms of the WA, the rights of expatriates living in France at the end of 2020 are protected in perpetuity, granting them a right to live and work in France on the same terms as existed prior to the UK leaving the EU.

Can I live in France but work for a UK company?

Whether or not a UK company, partnership or sole trader has a registered office in the UK and has clients who are based in the UK (or outside of France), if you move to France and are considered a French resident, you cannot simply work for that UK company under the same conditions as you did when you were UK resident.

How many Brits work in France?

Estimates range from 172,000-400,000.

Do you pay tax in the UK if you live abroad?

You can live abroad and still be a UK resident for tax, for example if you visit the UK for more than 183 days in a tax year. Pay tax on your income and profits from selling assets (such as shares) in the normal way. You usually have to pay tax on your income from outside the UK as well.

Why do so many Brits move to France?

There are many reasons France has always been popular with British expats, the sunny climes of the south of France, the laid back lifestyle, ease of access to the UK, and of course the fantastic food and wine. Interest has been further bolstered by popular TV shows.

Where do most Brits buy in France?

There are over 200,000 British expats living in France, with the Ile-de-France region, which includes Paris, being the most popular place for them to live, with over 20,000 Brits residing there. The modern translation for the region is ‘Island of France’ and it’s easy to see why.

What happens if you live in France but work in UK?

If you’re neither living nor working in the UK then you’re not entitled to NHS cover nor UK social security benefits (apart from exportable benefits).

Why is France more onerous than the UK?

Workers in France have more rights so French employment legislation is more onerous on the employer than UK employment legislation. Some people do try to get round this by claiming to be self employed and setting themselves up as freelance in France.

How does a UK citizen get healthcare in France?

At the moment, UK nationals usually access the French healthcare system in one of these ways: making French social security contributions through their employer or as a self-employed person The S1 form entitles UK nationals access to state healthcare on the same basis as a French citizen.

How to stay in contact with the British Embassy in France?

The British Embassy regularly holds events across France for UK nationals. Attend one of our citizen outreach meetings to keep up to date on working and living in France. sign up for the Embassy’s newsletter, Voisins Voices. Read previous newsletter editions