Franco British Network

31/07/2026

"It's that time of year again.

The FBN board of volunteers are now away on a well earned rest and vacation. We will be returning at the beginning of September.

Our free WARP renewal assistance for UK nationals continues when we return. You're welcome to submit your question via our website now, it will be waiting for us.

For all other matters, you can always visit our "Getting You Connected" page on our website to see our network of Service Providers and send them your questions directly.

As always, for more information, please visit www.franco-british-network.com
Thank you to the FBN board and all our followers for their continued interest and support.

We hope everyone enjoys the remainder of the summer, and our thoughts are with those affected by the extreme temperatures and difficult conditions are managing to stay safe.

07/07/2026

Ask before you apply, for a smoother renewal

Many people come to Ask FBN mid process, when options for guidance are more limited. Getting your question answered before you submit means fewer surprises along the way.

FBN was one of only four organisations appointed by the UK Government to assist UK nationals with the initial WARP applications, and we maintain close connections with the British Consulate and French authorities.

Ask before you apply. Ask FBN, renew with confidence.

Submit your question via www.franco-british-network.com

06/06/2026

Imagine this: Your WARP renewal is officially approved, your new residency card is in your hand, and the French bureaucracy is officially behind you. 🎉🏡

That’s the feeling of total peace of mind.

But if you’re still facing the renewal process, you might be dealing with more stress than celebration. Navigating shifting Préfecture requirements, missing documents, or recent address changes can make the process feel overwhelming.

You don’t have to guess your way through it. The Franco British Network offers a completely free email service to help you navigate the system. Simply send us your questions, and our team will provide clear, reliable guidance to help you renew with confidence. 🇬🇧 🇫🇷

Get your renewal sorted so you can get back to enjoying life in France.

👉 Ask your questions for free today at: www.franco-british-network.com/ask-fbn

Visa & residence requirements For individuals and small businesses currently living or thinking of moving to France Free help with your WARP  renewal application This is a free service provided by the FBN Send your question now A WARP (Withdrawal Agreement Residence Permit) A WARP (Withdrawal Agree...

04/06/2026

The FBN is proud to be associated with Cancer Support France

Activity for Life Your Way with Cancer Support France

Step Into June is a month-long fundraising event where supporters across France, and around the world, will be stepping forward together to support English speaking people touched by cancer across France and raise vital funds for Cancer Support France (National).

There is no "right" way to take part in Step Into June. Whether you walk, cycle, swim, dance, garden, yoga, skydive or simply make time each day to move a little more, every step you take helps us continue providing practical and emotional support. This is about awareness raising, community, compassion and knowing that every step, however small, helps Cancer Support France continue supporting English speaking people touched by cancer throughout France. There's no set distance and no pressure. This is about Stepping into June in a way that feels right for you. Choose your own activity, and have fun!

For more details visit https://cancersupportfrance.org/step-into-june/

03/06/2026

Are you a UK national living in France?

If you hold a WARP (Withdrawal Agreement Residence Permit), renewal time is approaching—and we know you have questions.

You don't have to navigate the French bureaucracy alone. The Franco British Network is here to help you renew with confidence. Get clear, accurate, and up-to-date answers to all your WARP questions today.

You can email you questions and we answer within 3 business days, all totally free.

www.franco-british-network.com/ask-fbn

Visa & residence requirements For individuals and small businesses currently living or thinking of moving to France Free help with your WARP  renewal application This is a free service provided by the FBN Send your question now A WARP (Withdrawal Agreement Residence Permit) A WARP (Withdrawal Agree...

27/04/2026

**Your WARP renewal questions, answered free**

🔗 Submit your question at www.franco-british-network.com/ask-fbn

Thousands of UK nationals in France are facing the expiry of their 5-year WARP residence permit. The renewal process is straightforward, but questions come up, and that's exactly what Ask FBN is for.

Since launching, we've been answering questions like these:

❓ "My WARP expires in 6 weeks, have I left it too late to renew?"

❓ "My husband is French, does he need to do anything when I renew?"

❓ "I've moved since my original application, does my new address affect my renewal?"

❓ "The Préfecture website is only in French, can you help me understand what to do?"

❓ "I was issued my WARP in one département but I now live in another, which Préfecture do I apply to and does it affect my renewal?"

Real questions from real people, answered by our team within 3 working days, completely free.

FBN has been supporting UK nationals in France since 2013. We were one of only four organisations appointed by the UK Government to assist with the original WARP applications, and we maintain close working relationships with both the British Consulate and French authorities.

**Ask FBN. Renew with confidence.**

🔗 Submit your question at www.franco-british-network.com/ask-fbn

*Free service, WARP renewals only.*

27/04/2026

Omelette Festivities
Behind the closed doors are vibrant communities plotting their next celebrations. Most often the shutters are shut to keep the heat in, in winter, and the heat out, in summer. It’s not a personal sleight to the holidaymakers driving through. The people are there; just not visible.

And then, like the sudden arrival of Spring daffodils, the French villages do show signs, not just of life, but of the thriving communities they are.

Read more about La Traditionelle Omelettes de Pâques in Vanxains at https://franco-british-network.com/omelette-festivities/

09/04/2026

It's open, Ask FBN, our free enquiry service

Have a question about your WARP renewal? We're here to help.

The renewal process is straightforward and you can do it yourself. But if you have questions along the way, that's exactly what Ask FBN is for.

Submit your question and get an expert answer within 3 working days; completely free.

Whether you're unsure about which documents you need, how to complete your online application, what happens if your circumstances have changed, or anything else, we've got you covered.

FBN has been supporting UK nationals in France since 2013. When WARP cards were first issued following Brexit in 2021, FBN was one of only four organisations appointed by the UK Government to assist. We continue to maintain close working relationships with both the British Consulate and French authorities.

When you Ask FBN, you're asking the team that was there from the beginning.

Submit your question at www.franco-british-network.com/ask-fbn

06/04/2026

It's open today, Ask FBN, our free enquiry service

Have a question about your WARP renewal? We're here to help.

The renewal process is straightforward and you can do it yourself. But if you have questions along the way, that's exactly what Ask FBN is for.

Submit your question and get an expert answer within 3 working days; completely free.

Whether you're unsure about which documents you need, how to complete your online application, what happens if your circumstances have changed, or anything else, we've got you covered.

FBN has been supporting UK nationals in France since 2013. When WARP cards were first issued following Brexit in 2021, FBN was one of only four organisations appointed by the UK Government to assist. We continue to maintain close working relationships with both the British Consulate and French authorities.

When you Ask FBN, you're asking the team that was there from the beginning.

Submit your question at www.franco-british-network.com/ask-fbn