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Brexit Withdrawal Agreement — Joining Family Member

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Explore the five recorded questions, answers and sources for this pathway.

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Which family relationships qualify?

Where the family link existed before 1 January 2021: direct descendant under 21 (or dependent), dependent direct ascendant, spouse, durable and duly attested partner, or dependent direct ascendant/descendant of the spouse; also a child born or legally adopted after 1 January 2021.

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  • https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F35032
    Le lien familial existait avant le 1er janvier 2021 et vous êtes dans l'une des situations suivantes : descendant direct âgé de moins de 21 ans ( ou à charge du ressortissant britannique que vous rejoignez ) ou ascendant direct à charge ou époux ou partenaire engagé dans une relation durable et dûment attestée ou bien ascendant ou descendant direct à charge de son époux
  • https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F35032
    Vous êtes un enfant né après le 1er janvier 2021 d’un Britannique bénéficiaire de l'accord de retrait ou avez été adopté légalement après le 1er janvier 2021

Who may sponsor or bring the family member, and what immigration/citizenship status must that person hold?

A British family member who is a beneficiary of the Withdrawal Agreement and settled in France before 31 December 2020 (holding a Withdrawal Agreement residence permit).

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What is important for proving marriage, partnership, parentage, custody, dependency or another qualifying relationship?

Proof of the family link, registered partnership or duly attested cohabitation with the UK beneficiary, dating from before 1 January 2021 (except for children of the beneficiary or of the spouse); the link must still exist when applying.

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What important financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance responsibilities apply?

Proof of being supported by the UK beneficiary is required only for a child over 21 of the beneficiary or of the spouse, and for a parent of the beneficiary or of the spouse; proof of current residence in France is also required. The official source does not state an income threshold, accommodation standard or insurance requirement.

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Limits of the record
  • No income threshold, accommodation standard or insurance requirement is stated.

How does the application work at a high level, what rights does the family member receive, how long does the status last, and how can it become independent or longer-term where officially stated?

Apply at the prefecture (or sub-prefecture) of residence within 3 months of entering France (or within the year after turning 18); the card is free and valid 5 years, or 10 years where the person has resided in France for more than 5 years. The official source does not state the rights attached to the card.

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Limits of the record
  • Rights attached to the card (e.g. work) are not stated on the page.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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