New Residency Rules Tighten for French Pension Recipients

Previously, beneficiaries had to reside in France for at least 6 months a year to receive the Aspa or a minimum old-age allowance. From now on, they will have to justify a presence on French territory for at least 9 months during the calendar year.

This change in the regulations will notably have an impact on Moroccan retirees who spend several months a year in Morocco. They will now have to adapt their stay to maintain their right to the allowance.

The French administration has announced that checks will be carried out each year to verify compliance with this new condition. In case of non-compliance, the beneficiaries are exposed to the suppression of the allowance and a possible reimbursement of the sums unduly received.

A letter was sent to some Moroccan retirees in France this December 2024 to inform them of this change and remind them of the importance of declaring to their pension fund any change in resources, family situation or address.