If you live in France, you need to pay your residence tax following the year you lived in…
Can You Travel to France with a Récépissé and Expired French Visa?
I found myself in a tricky situation last fall. My French long-stay visa had expired, and all I…
Going to the gynecologist isn’t always at the top of our minds when we move to a foreign…
French grocery stores aren’t all that different from American ones even if they are set up a little…
What are the Best French Cell Phone Plans for Expats in France?
You got your visa, you found an apartment, you opened a French bank account and now you want…
I recently completed the process to renew my long-stay visa at the Paris Préfecture on September 8. Less…
How to Keep Your US Phone Number While Abroad (and actually use it, too)
If you are moving abroad shortly, but want to keep your United States cell phone number for receiving…
How to Transfer Money from a US Bank Account to France for FREE
After you open a French bank account, you may be wondering how to transfer money from an American…
Among the many nearly impossible tasks as an expat in France is finding an apartment. Since I’ve only…
If you intend to stay in France as a visitor beyond your initial time period, it’s necessary to…
They told me it would be nearly impossible. They told me it would require herculean efforts and a…
How to Get a Récépissé in Paris When Your French Visa is Expiring
If you are in the situation where your French visa expires before the soonest appointment available for renewal,…