France bank RIB
A bank RIB is one of the most commonly requested document in France. Learn what a RIB is, how to use it and why you need a RIB in France.
Settling in France
You made the decision to expatriate to France. You planned your move carefully, your visas are in order, you are ready to start your life in France. Now what? These articles will help you settling in your new home. Read on!
French phone plans for American expats
What are the best French cell phone plans for American expats? Can you use your French plan when you travel to the United States or Canada?
Phone carriers in France
This comprehensive guide explains how phone plans work in France. Learn what to look for before signing up for a plan, how to keep your phone number, avoiding roaming fees or how to cancel your phone subscription in France…
French road signs
Driving in France? Learn French road signs visually with side-by-side American-French traffic sign pictures and their meanings in English.
Driving in France vs driving in the U.S.
This is a guide for Americans driving in France. Find out the major differences between driving in France and driving in the U.S. and learn useful French traffic signs.
French driving test
Learn the ins and outs of the French driving test: Should you use a driving school? How many points do you need to pass the French written test? Can you take the written test in English?
French VLS-TS visitor visa—Health insurance
This article delves into healthcare for Americans holding or applying for a French long-stay visitor visa. Can VLS-TS and VLS-T visitor visa holders get Carte vitale?
FBAR filing—Simple guide
What is an FBAR? This comprehensive guide on FBAR filing explains how to file in 4 easy steps, with the use of simple examples.
Getting a driver’s license in France in 4 steps
This handbook gives you precise instructions on how to get a French driver’s license as an American.
Taxes for Americans in France
Learn about filing taxes as an American expat in France. This guide teaches you how to be compliant with the IRS requirements.
French air quality certificate
Do you need an air quality certificate in France? Read this FAQ to make sure you comply with the anti-pollution law when driving in France.
US driver’s license in France
This FAQ answers questions about driving in France with a US driver’s license. How long is your foreign license valid in France? Can you exchange your US DL for a French one? Can you rent a car in France with a US DL?
Best VPN for expats
This guide explains what a VPN is and why VPNs can be useful to expats. Take advantage of a VPN to access official websites in the US or to watch your favorite tv shows.
Internet providers in France
Where do you start when you are ready to setup internet at your new place? Which provider should you pick? What are the different fees involved? Is it easy to cancel your internet subscription? Read this guide to get your questions answered.
Internet technologies in France
This guide explains the different internet technologies in France. Depending on where you live, you do not have access to all the internet providers and technologies. Have you heard of “zône dégroupée”?
Apply for carte Vitale in 3 steps
Follow the instructions from this guide to enroll into the French healthcare system and obtain your carte Vitale.
Renting in France
Learn the ins and outs of renting in France. How to search for a rental? What charges and fees do you have to pay as a tenant? Should you get a renter’s insurance?
French documents—Justificatifs
France is overly bureaucratic, to say the least. Getting familiar with French administrative documents will help you conquer French bureaucracy.
Opening a bank account in France as an American
How to bank in France as an American? Why would you need a French bank account? What are the different types of accounts?