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Nathalie Nahmani on How to get a France long-stay visa07/15/2025
Hi Patrick, The only information I found about this is that a 10 year titre de séjour expires if you…
Patrick Sullivan on How to get a France long-stay visa07/14/2025
Bonjour Nathalie! I received a 5 yr Titre de Sejour (my wife is Irish) in France in 2022 and we…
Nathalie Nahmani on Auto-entrepreneur status06/26/2025
Hi Kay, This is correct, registering as an auto-entrepreneur at INPI will get you into the French healthcare system and…
Kay P on Auto-entrepreneur status06/26/2025
Hi Nathalie, I'm soon moving to Reunion Island (a french overseas department) with a French husband and 2 kids. I…
Nathalie Nahmani on US birth certificate online06/23/2025
Hello Marie clémence, Yes, you can get an apostilled birth certificate while you're in France. You can try to reach…
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Hello , i was born in the usa , but am not american ; because my parents were diplomates ,…

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Auto-entrepreneur status

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How to use FranceConnect

FranceConnect is France ID validation system. Find out who can use FranceConnect and how to use it. Learn some workarounds for foreigners who can't create a FranceConnect+ account.

France quiz

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French greetings—Bonjour!

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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.

French writing conventions

Learn French writing conventions to improve your writing skills. These few rules won't take too long to learn and they'll make your writings look much more professional.

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...

Misused English words in French

Have you ever noticed how some English words mean something totally different in French? The French use many English words in a rather unexpected way for English speakers.