In 2026, a French residence permit (Titre de Séjour) does not grant you the right to enter the United Kingdom. Because the UK is not part of the Schengen Area and has left the European Union, it maintains its own independent border and visa policy. Your entry requirements for the UK are determined solely by the passport you hold, not your French residency status. For example, if you hold a Japanese or U.S. passport and live in France, you can enter the UK for tourism without a visa. However, if you hold a passport from a country that requires a UK Standard Visitor Visa (such as India, China, or many African nations), you must apply for that visa at a UK visa application center in France before you travel. The only benefit your French residence permit provides is that it allows you to return to France/the Schengen Area without needing a separate Schengen visa. Additionally, by late 2026, many non-visa nationals will also need an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) to enter the UK, which must be applied for online at least a few days before your trip.