US EditionAmericans and Britons dominate non-EU residence permits as France tightens immigration rules
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Since 1 January 2026, it has become more difficult for some non-European foreigners to obtain a residence permit in France. The tightening of conditions has given rise to many concerns among migrants, associations and trade unions, who point to the difficulties that this reform entails for those who seek to integrate into the country. The new rules impose higher requirements, in particular with regard to the mastery of the French language. From …
Americans and Britons dominate non-EU residence permits as France tightens immigration rules
American and British nationals are securing significantly more French residence permits than other non-EU nationalities, according to new Interior Ministry figures that reveal contrasting immigration patterns as France implements stricter entry requirements. The United States ranked fifth among all nationalities for first-time residence permits in 2025, with 15,000 issued – a 14.3% increase from the previous year. Americans primarily obtained pe…
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