Author Archives: Grahame Pigney

Right of Residence in the EU – France

Following on from the post about Permanent Residence in the EU here are links to information about how to obtain a French “carte de séjour – UE” or a “carte de séjour – UE séjour permanent”. The pages are in French … Continue reading

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Right of Residence in the EU

Freedom of Movement. Individual’s freedom of movement within the EU is frequently misunderstood; there is no universal, no-questions-asked, freedom of movement under the EU treaties for stays of longer than 3 months. There is an important but limited freedom of movement: … Continue reading

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Facebook group – UK Citizens in the EU – The impact of a Brexit

To encourage discussion of the issues that will face expats, property owners and others who live, work, or own property in the EU, if the UK leaves the EU, there is a Facebook group UK Citizens in the EU – The … Continue reading

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Update about Facebook groups

Sadly one of the Facebook groups we have been suppporting has decided to close down as a discussion group. They are continuing with a forum (euexpats.eu) for expats. So as to keep the discussion going on Facebook we have set … Continue reading

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Individual freedom of movement in the EU vs the rest of the world

The question A question often asked is how do UK citizens do better in the EU as expats than UK expats elsewhere in the world. An answer UK citizens enjoy a considerable number of individual rights within the EU. The primary … Continue reading

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Brexit – Why it isn’t just about trying to influence opinion in the UK.

UK citizens living, working and owning property abroad are concerned about the consequences of a Brexit. Almost all the effort seems is going into increasing awareness and influencing opinion in the UK. There seems to be no effort going into increasing … Continue reading

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Employment rights for UK citizens in the EU post-Brexit

Will UK citizens be able to work in the EU post Brexit? On oft asked question. The answer may well depend on whether you already work in the rest of the EU (and how long for) or whether you have … Continue reading

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Happy Christmas & a Prosperous New Year

Just so we don’t get too serious about this Brexit stuff. I hope that, whatever your denomination, country, persuasion, you have a Happy Christmas and that the New Year brings you those things that you wish for. Grahame.

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Repatriation, visa requirements and exchange controls following a Brexit – would they happen?

There is a great deal of discussion about a possible Brexit, mainly among the groups that are arguing for or against the UK leaving the EU. There is very little discussion of the effects of a Brexit on those people who live, … Continue reading

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