“Timbres fiscaux”, or fiscal stamps, are commonly used in France to pay for certain administrative services like applying…
Support Kiosk for Foreigners in Front of the Paris Préfecture
The notoriously bureaucratic Paris Prefecture has recently integrated some digital technology to streamline the reception of foreigners by…
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…
I recently completed the process to renew my long-stay visa at the Paris Préfecture on September 8. Less…
If you intend to stay in France as a visitor beyond your initial time period, it’s necessary to…
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,…
After my OFII medical exam, I’ve officially been noted as ‘healthy’ enough to live in France! So, you…
How to Validate Your French Long Stay Visa Online Upon Arrival in France
You got a long-stay visa for France – congrats! All stays of more than 90 days in France,…
About a year ago, I decided I wanted to move to France. After some research, I decided to…