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

Catherine, Annecy

Hi there, Catherine here. My husband and I moved to the French Alps (Annecy) from Australia in 2009 with our then 6, 9 and 12-year-old children.It was certainly not a spur of the moment move – that doesn’t happen when

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

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

Katie Gardner, Lauzun

Who are you? Katie Gardner. Where, when and why did you move abroad? To Lauzun, Lot et Garonne, 2008 to get married. What challenges did you face during the move? Getting all the necessary paperwork together.And going from managing a

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

Katrin Lindenbauer, Bordeaux

Who are you? I am Katrin Lindenbauer, originally from Austria and happy to gain experience abroad for more than two years. Where, when and why did you move abroad? When I was younger, I could not imagine myself living anywhere