From what I understand the official take is to apply for a CDS in the event of Brexit. There is a period of 1 year in which to apply after any Brexit. Of course if Brexit happens then we will be classed as third country citizens. I don’t like it but its not something we can control. If you wish to remain here you have to follow the rules. If there is another CDS to be issued then we will apply for it.
No, it’s not great because our rights are being taken away. We were told that our Card would be valid for 10 years. If that turns out to not be the case then we will apply for whatever is available to us to be able to stay in France. If it comes to it
Apply for citizenship.
That’s my understanding. You have to do what is required to stay.
If you don’t apply you cannot stay. Simples.
I will have to wear gloves now when I do hold ups. Very inconvenient.
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Lest anyone misunderstood/misunderstands me…
It is good/great/fantastic - whatever - when someone finally gets to the end of any bureaucratic trail.
No, of course it is not good/great/fantastic - whatever- that Brexit will reduce us to Third Country status. 
There is no point some poeple being negative about this. If we wish to stay in this beautiful country that we call home then we have to do what’s required. Brexit is beyond our control . We can only mitigate the effects.
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Third country doesn’t mean third rate! Not sure it’s diplomatic to talk about being “reduced” to third country status. Suggesting you think your future trading partners are inferior to you and you resent being brought down to their lowly level, might not go down too well 
Specially since Brits already have a bad rep for their sense of entitlement, exceptionalism etc
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Good grief… I merely meant that we will no longer enjoy the “privileges” of being a European living etc in a European country other than the one we were born in.
That will, indeed, be a reduction in my view. Others may not agree- as is their right.
My neighbours are already concerned about how I (we Brits in France) will be negatively affected after Brexit. Their support is very touching. 
They are delighted that we never intend to leave and that we are already stocking up on the confit de canard… in case times get hard.
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It is or will be a change of status. The fact our freedoms are being withdrawn , effectively by our country of birth , is a bitter pill to swallow. I don’t think it will affect how our French neighbours view us. This is our home. My concern now is the continuance of our health care, but that’s a subject for another day.
We have to do what is required of us to stay.
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I draw comparisons with driving licences.
If the CdS was issued whilst a EU/EEA citizen and it is granted for 10 years (or whatever, according to your status at the time) then the entitlements persist just as they do with a permis when it expires in a normal fashion.
To renew it might require different procedures (if no longer an EU/EEA citizen) or other circumstances have changed (such as leaving the EU for longer than specified within the terms under which the CdS was issued) but that is a bridge to cross at that time and worrying unduly about it in the meantime will not be good for your health.
I’m more confident that the French State will disseminate timely information “à point” than I would rely on the possibility of someone in blue tights with their red underpants over the top coming to the rescue in the nick of time with a kryptonic punch 
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Quite correct Graham. Do can only get what is available to you. 10 years is fine with me, if it changes we are in the system. I have more faith in the French Gov. Than the shower in the UK.
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It’s a great pity that CDS have not been brought in in the UK. They could provide a much better chance of keeping track of those who have or have not a right to be there and of NHS and other social abuses. Calais didn’t just happen by accident.
Yes. Every time ID cards have been mentioned in the UK there has been a bit of an uproar, civil liberties and all that.
If you do nothing wrong then why fear ID cards?
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Nice to hear someone standing up for Britain and its position in the world on this site.
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I think “Britain” should be “standing up for Britain”, & not making itself & its subjects the laughing stock of Europe.
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Britain is responsible for its position in the world.
When it does something good… it is/will be praised by some, if not by others.
When it does something not good… mmmmm 
who can praise that ??? (rhetorical question)
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From where I am sitting Britain has lost the plot. Nobody can give a good reason for Brexit. I have just seen on Twitter that the UK is only covering UK citizens in the European countries for 6 months of healthcare in the event of a no deal Brexit. Have we not all paid into the system for years( NHS) if true this is an infringement of our rights and must be tested in a court.
According to El País, in the event of Spanish citizens being chucked out of the UK, the arrangement will be reciprocal - I expect this may well be the same elsewhere, whatever local government etc are saying now.
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hi, just wondering if any australians here know the latest info on CDS forlonger term than a yearplease?