In France, all non-EU foreigners must secure a residence permit, or titre de séjour, to avoid being classified as undocumented migrants—a serious legal issue. This group includes those with expired visas, individuals who erroneously believe marriage confers residency rights, and post-Brexit British nationals facing different requirements. While those who resided in France before Brexit may have a special permit available, others arriving afterward must go through the standard visa process. Failure to hold valid residency documentation may lead to consequences, including the risk of deportation via an OQTF notice.
"Any non-French and non-EU citizen living in France who does not hold a valid titre de séjour may be considered an undocumented migrant, a serious offence."
"The media-enhanced image of an 'undocumented migrant' is often shaped by hard-right parties, conflating it with the term 'illegal immigrant'."
"Post-Brexit Britons who were permanently residing in France before the UK's departure have a special permit called WARP, while later arrivals face standard non-EU processes."
"Failure to maintain a valid titre de séjour could result in being served an Obligation de Quitter le Territoire Français (OQTF), underscoring the risks of residency lapses."
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