French residency

Guide to moving to France from USA, Canada, Australia & New Zealand

Our guide to moving to France from USA, Canada, Australia & New Zealand covers everything you will need to know about applying for visas & residency in France, setting up health insurance, French tax...

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Healthcare Insurance in France for Visa and Residency applications

The French health care system is widely regarded as the best in the World. If you are planning on moving to France and to live here for more than 3 months at a time, then it is a legal requirement for you to have...

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How to move to France long term: visa requirements

If you are thinking about moving to France on a long term basis, to live for 3 months or more, then there are a number of steps that you will need to take. You will need to apply for a long stay visa for France, you...

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Income requirements for French Residency & Long Stay Visa

Here we discuss, the minimum income requirements that you must meet to apply for French Residency or a Long Stay Visa for France. There are actually, 4 main criteria that you must meet on your French Residency...

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Moving to France 2027: Living & working in France after Brexit

Although Brexit has made things more complicated, it is still perfectly possible British nationals to move to France in 2027 and to live in France permanently. You can stay for up to 90 days without a visa. If you want...

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Moving to France in 2027–2028: Complete Guide to Visas, Costs & Accommodation

Thinking about moving to France in 2027 or 2028? Whether you are planning to retire, relocate with your family or experience French life for several months, there are important decisions to make before you arrive. This...

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Moving to France: French driving licence & Registering a vehicle

If you are moving to France, the good news is that France recognizes a whole range of international driving licenses and you can legally drive on your foreign license for up to 12 months. But what happens then? What do...

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Moving to France: opening a bank account in France

One of the first jobs that you need to do when you are moving to France is to open a French bank account. Everything in France is linked to having a French bank account. You will need a French bank account so that...

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