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Welcome to the December Edition of Voisins Voices
Download attachment 1Download attachment 2Download attachment 3Non-British citizens will soon need to obtain an ETA before they travel to the UK
The UK announces plans to expand the ETA travel authorisation to EU citizens from 2nd April 2025
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British Citizens living overseas can now register to vote in the General Election
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Communication the BCC's operating programme over the year
Download attachment 1Download attachment 2Download attachment 3Renewing your British passport from France
If you British passport is about to run out, here is some guidance on how to apply for a new one.
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Those who had been in France less than 5 years on 31st December 2020 were only given a 5-year WARP. Is yours due for renewal soon?
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The Schengen Travel Area's iEntry/Exit System (EES) will not now be launched on 10th November 2024.
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Promoting the Newsletters and Special Event posters of Member Associations & the BCC Directory Sponsors
Download attachment 1Download attachment 2Download attachment 3Are you, or do you want to become, a French resident?
The rules are different depending on whether you arrived in France before or after 1st January 2021
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Before travelling to France on holiday, for work or to live permanently after 1st January 2021, make sure you check how long you can stay.
Download attachment 1Download attachment 2Download attachment 3Travelling into the Schengen area: what is an Etias
Nationals of 59 countries, including the UK, do not currently need a visa to enter the Schengen area. However, the exemption procedure will change in 2025
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The Schengen travel area is implementing two now systems in the coming months, ETIAS and EES. But what are the differences?
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Find out who is on the BCC Executive Committee and what roles they have
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If you worked in the UK before moving to France, you may have a UK pension entitlement that can be increased by voluntary contributions.
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