American married to Brit with ILR in UK, moving to France?

craftyexpat Member

Member since 31 August 2014

craftyexpatMember31 August 2014 11:38:25

Hello,

I hope it is all right to post an enquiry of this nature to this forum. I would be very grateful for any assistance you could provide.聽

I am an American citizen currently resident in London. I am married to a British citizen. We have been married for seven years - since 2007 - and living in the UK for six years - since 2008. I have indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the UK.

My husband owns an apartment in Marseille, where he lived and worked from 1999-2005. He is also Directeur Associe of a business registered in Marseille. We are going to return to live and work in Marseille later this year.

Does anyone know what I will need in terms of a visa / work permit etc. to live and work in France? Does my ILR status in the UK, and/or my marriage to a British citizen who owns property in France, improve/affect my position?

Many thanks in anticipation for any information you can provide.

lauralad New member

Member since 30 August 2014

lauraladNew member31 August 2014 12:01:06

Hi, I think you should go the USA ambassador in France, they might be the best to help you figure out.

Laura

nestivale1 New member

Member since 26 August 2014

nestivale1New member06 September 2014 14:59:34

Hi!
I've found this article [url]vosdroits.service-public.fr/particuliers/F2653.xhtml in which it seems that as you're married with a british citizen, if he can prove of a profesional activity in France, as his wife you can come and work in France with him.
These informations sould be confirmed by an immigration agent. I advice you to contact someone here:[url]europa.eu/europedirect/index_fr.htm

Cheers

TFM New member

Member since 01 November 2015

TFMNew member01 November 2015 14:01:30

Hello. did you ever find the answer to your question? I am in the same situation. I am American with permanent residence in the UK but we are moving to France next year.
Any tips or important things I should know would be much appreciated.
Thanks