Visa requirements for spouse of UK resident to enter France

1. Can I travel to France on a UK spouse visa?
2. Can I travel to France with UK residence permit?
3. How do I get a spouse visa for France?
4. Can UK BRP holder travel to Europe?
5. Can I bring my wife to the UK?
6. How long can a British citizen stay out of the country?
7. Do I need visa to France if I have UK indefinite leave to remain?
8. Which countries can I visit with UK residence permit?
9. How many days can you spend in France as a non resident?
10. How long does it take to get a French spouse visa?
11. Can I join my wife in France?
12. How long does it take to get French citizenship through marriage?

Can I travel to France on a UK spouse visa?

Yes, the non-EU spouse of a UK national requires a visa to travel to the Schengen Area. However, if the following conditions are met then they are not required to have a visa: The spouse holds a UK Residence Permit that states that the holder is a family member of an EU/EEA National.

Can I travel to France with UK residence permit?

Citizens of these countries residing in the UK and planning to visit France are required to get a French visa in order to be able to enter France. The main requirement is that you must have a UK residence permit valid for at least another three more months beyond the date you plan to leave France / the Schengen Area.

How do I get a spouse visa for France?

You must prove your marital status and the French nationality of your spouse. Consult the visa wizard for details of the supporting documentation. You will receive a short-stay visa.

Can UK BRP holder travel to Europe?

You will need your UK biometric residence permit showing that you have valid leave for the UK that extends beyond your trip, and a blank page in your current passport. You can not apply using a travel document unless you have indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the UK. You must not already have a Schengen visa.

Can I bring my wife to the UK?

You need to be earning a certain amount, or have enough savings, in order to bring your partner to the UK to live. This is called 'meeting the financial requirement'. You don't need to meet the financial requirement if you have refugee status or humanitarian protection.

How long can a British citizen stay out of the country?

You can live outside the UK for 5 years without losing your settled status. With indefinite leave to remain, you can only live outside the UK for 2 years.

Do I need visa to France if I have UK indefinite leave to remain?

Citizens of the United Kingdom do not require a visa to travel to France as they have Indefinite Leave To Remain. This means that you can travel freely into and out of the country.

Which countries can I visit with UK residence permit?

05. Aruba

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only. China. Dominican Republic. Haiti. India. Jamaica. Peru.
• Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry UK visas.
• Permitted residence permits: All valid ILR and BRPs (applies to all nationalities)
• Entry granted: 30 days.
• Original sources: Visit Aruba. Aruba.com.

How many days can you spend in France as a non resident?

The rule states that over a year you can spend 180 days in total in France but not consecutively, you would have to spend time outside the EU (such as back in the UK) in between. You can do your 90 days as one block or as several shorter trips, but in every 180 days the total number of days must not exceed 90.

How long does it take to get a French spouse visa?

How long does it take for a French spouse visa to process? It can take between 3 weeks to 3 months to receive the French spouse visa depending on the consulates or France visa offices. You can follow the progress of your visa request on your France-Visas account.

Can I join my wife in France?

If you are moving to France to join a relative or spouse, you can apply for a French family reunification visa. If you have family in France, you can apply for a French family reunification visa to join a relative or partner living in France.

How long does it take to get French citizenship through marriage?

The partner of a French national can apply for nationality, and must be able to prove that they have been married for five years and live together, (four years if the couple can prove continuous residence in France for three years since the wedding, or if when living abroad, the French spouse has been registered as a ...