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How To Apply For A Visa In France
Long-term residence in France is tied up with your type of visa; see ‘Residency’ below. Rules for work permits vary depending on your country of origin; see ‘Work Permits’ below.Citizens of a country in the European Union or the European Economic Area…
How To Keep Your Health Insurance Costs Low In France
France’s social healthcare system, l’assurance maladie, is fairly comprehensive and covers almost everyone. However, expats may still decide to take out private health insurance in France for a number of reasons. Registering with the French health insurance system requires a three-month wait…
How To Register With The French Health Service
France offers healthcare for everyone living in the country, whether you are an expat on a short-term assignment or a life-long citizen. However, in order to reap the benefits of the health system, you will need to register first. L’assurance maladie is…
How To Rent Out Your Home In France
Are you thinking about letting out your property in France? Before throwing open the doors of your dream property, here is a handy checklist to assist you as you stumble through the quagmire of rules and regulations set out by the French…
How Might The Changes In French Driving Laws Affect You?
For France, 2019 so far has been nothing but turbulent. Following President Macron’s announcement of plans to increase the costs of petrol and diesel at the end of last year, mass protests ensued that snowballed into violent riots. Of course, the Yellow…
EXPAT EXPERIENCES
Catherine, Annecy
Hi there,Catherine here. My husband and I moved to the French Alps (Annecy) from Australia in 2009 with our then…
