You’ve made up your mind to move to France! How do you plan an international relocation? Where do you start? A good starting point is a checklist to give you guidelines for the big steps. Do your research thoroughly, read these articles and take it one step at a time.
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?
- Vocabulary
French glossary of renting terms
This renting glossary lists all the French terms related to renting a place with their American translations.
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?
Best French SIM card
This is a guide to help you buy a SIM card that you can use in France. Learn how SIM cards work in France.
France Visa travel insurance
This article helps you find an affordable health insurance for your French long-stay visa.
How to use a Wise bank account abroad
Find out why opening a Wise bank account is highly convenient for expats. Living abroad means that you’ll need to transfer money from your home country to your new place. Find out the benefits of using Wise as an expat.
- Vocabulary
French glossary of visa terms
This is a list of French visa terms with their English translations.
How to get a France long-stay visa
This is a guide about getting a long-stay visa for France. Who needs a visa? When should you apply? Do you need a residence permit?
Shipping household goods to France
This article talks about what is worth bringing when moving to France from the U.S. Should you bring electrical devices? Ship your car? Bring bed linens?
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.
French acronyms you should know
Learn the most common French acronyms organized by category.
Moving to France checklist
This comprehensive checklist is for Americans planning to relocate to France. It summarizes everything you need to think about before moving to France. Get started today!
eSIM France—best prepaid eSIM
Get a prepaid eSIM for France to have a French phone number as soon as you land! Learn about the advantages of dual SIM functionality when traveling abroad.
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?
Can you use a US cell phone in France?
Make sure that your U.S. cell phone can work in France. Find out why you should keep a U.S. number when living abroad.
Port number to Google Voice
This article describes how to port a U.S. phone number to a Google Voice number. Thanks to Google Voice, you can keep your U.S. phone number while living abroad.
French Measurements
French don’t use inches, feet, gallons or degrees Fahrenheit. Learn about French measurements and how to convert them into U.S. metrics.
- Vocabulary
Travel insurance terms in French
Use this glossary of French insurance vocabulary to better understand your French travel insurance policy.
French greetings—Bonjour!
Learning French greetings in both formal and casual settings is essential when moving to France. Find out why you should never skip Bonjour and memorize a few French sentences to use when heading out.
France quiz
It’s playtime! Let’s have some fun and test your knowledge of France in 20 trivia questions. Take the quiz!
Auto-entrepreneur status
Do you want to work as a freelancer in France? This article explains the 3 aspects of the auto-entrepreneur status: legal, social and fiscal. Is this French self-employed status for you?
