ASHLAWED
American expat in France
Forum posts
27
Contacts
5
About me
American
Lives in Lalouret-Laffiteau, Midi-Pyrén
Speaks English, Some French
Registration: 18 May 2018
About
Occupation
I am Self-employed.
My expat journey
Lalouret-Laffiteau, Midi-Pyrénées, France
New York City, New York, USA
Activity
Dual EU American citizen. by nschneider2015
Hello,Move set for end of the year. I am a US citizen with German citizenship through my father. The process for me as I understand it is that I just have to register as a resident at city hall, then complete application for carte vitale.Any ...
@nschneider2015 - I am here under the same circumstances. You will need a private health insurance policy until you receive your attestation de droits from CPAM and you can apply for your carte vitale after you have been resident in France for 3 ... Read More
VS-LTS permits application to pUMA (and carte vitale?) by levieuxparis
I've been spending less than 183 days/year in France for 25 years and would apply for a long term stay visa if it would allow me to acquire a carte vitale (AI thinks one can buy into the system based on income). Has anyone from USA done this in the ...
@levieuxparis - It is my understanding that you can only apply for a carte vitale if you are actually tax resident in France. Otherwise, you will need to secure private health insurance. Read More
Long Stay Visa Document Question by realfitpug4life
Hi. Google Gemini says that I should "Request fresh certified copies of your birth certificate and marriage/divorce certificates (if applicable) from your state's vital statistics office..." as part of preliminary document preparation for the long ...
@realfitpug4life - I have always provided certified translated copies of my birth and marriage certificates, and did not obtain new/updated copies. They have always been accepted by my Prefecture (Haute-Garonne) for both titre de séjour ... Read More
Women’s health and support systems in France by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Living in France often means navigating a new healthcare system and social norms, particularly around women’s health. From finding the right medical support to understanding what’s openly discussed or not, experiences ...
Finding HRT knowledgeable and friendly GYNs can be challenging. There is a great FB group, Menopause and HRT in France, that maintains a list of GYN and other resources here in France. @Cheryl Read More
Plannning ahead and looking at SW France by Genmartok
I’m a few years out from retirement and I’m looking for a town on a rail line with good medical service in SW France. Where do you live and why would I like it?
@Genmartok I moved to a small village about 1h south of Toulouse 7 years ago. I like having views of the Pyrenees from my house, seeing the night sky, appreciate how quiet it is, and having close proximity to Spain (45 minutes). Medical care here ... Read More
Elderly couple looking to relocate seeking advice on EVERYTHING by wysemanjohn
My wife and I are in our 70's, happily retired in a single flat home with a golf course view in the suburb town of New Orleans La area. We are considering making a radicle decission for our stage of life to move to France as it is difficult to ...
@wysemanjohn France is very welcoming and they don't hold the current administration against its citizens, although some people will indirectly ask questions to see what your political leanings are. I can't speak to Annecy (although I believe Annecy ... Read More
Latest updates in labor regulations in France by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Labor laws and regulations are constantly evolving. Staying informed of these updates as an expat in France helps you in navigating your professional experience and expat career. We would like to invite you to share the latest ...
@hanvenwey I don't think I am allowed to post links here but if you search for Service-Public dot fr, as well as Vie-Public dot fr, you will find the sites and can sign up for the weekly newsletters via the link at the bottom of each page. Read More
Latest updates in labor regulations in France by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Labor laws and regulations are constantly evolving. Staying informed of these updates as an expat in France helps you in navigating your professional experience and expat career. We would like to invite you to share the latest ...
The best way to stay apprised of changes in French law and policy is to subscribe to the government's Service Public and Vie Public newsletters. Read More
Travel titre de séjour name issue by Kavkas
Hello , will there be a problem for my international travel if my passport nameand carte de séjour name is different , my last name have my husband's father name instead of my husband name . No problem with my first name, my last name is my ...
@Kavkas It may depend on whether your titre de sejour includes all of the names. When I received my titre de sejour, it included both my maiden and married names, even though I don't officially use my married name and it is not on my passport. So ... Read More
Waste Management in France by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As an expat in France, waste management can often pose challenges and requires an understanding of local standards and regulations. Understanding local practices is essential for environmental compliance and seamless integration ...
@Sepharad We sometimes experience the same thing in our village. One person put an entire pie into the metal recycling bin (because it came in a metal tin???) and others will leave large items in front of the recycling bins when they should be taken ... Read More
Waste Management in France by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As an expat in France, waste management can often pose challenges and requires an understanding of local standards and regulations. Understanding local practices is essential for environmental compliance and seamless integration ...
Rules about how to handle waste and recyclables can vary even within a commune so it is important to confirm what the rules are for your particular address. I live in a very small village and our non-recyclable trash is picked up once per week. Most ... Read More
How does a mutuelle cover works by Ralphish
After all these years I am still unclear as to the extent of my health cover and exactly how it works. I have a mutuelle policy for which I pay €160 per month. This is intended to cover 100% of costs in each catagory, hospital, dentistry etc. ...
@Ralphish The rules and types of coverage will vary depending on the company through whom you have your mutuelle as well the tier of coverage. With my mutuelle, some dental expenses need to be pre-approved prior to receiving dental care (like ... Read More
Legal & Tax Advisors - Professionals To Recommend? USA- To France by Debi Myers
HI We would like recommendations of firms in tax & legal advisors specific for USA citizens looking to reside in France long term.Thank you in advance.
@Debi Myers For taxes, I recommend Isaac Barchichat at Monceau CPA. He and his team are qualified in France and the U.S. and everything is handled online. https://www.monceaucpa.com Read More
Need so much help, not sure where to start by Scout1070
So my partner and I have been desperate to get to France so we can see each other (of course) but to help me recover from Cancer and so my 18 year old daughter doesn’t have to keep her life on hold anymore but we knock one problem down and ...
You can look for English speaking doctors on Doctolib (online or via the app) www.doctolib.fr. I recommend finding both a general practitioner and the specialists that you require. You can also look at the American Hospital in Paris. They have a ... Read More
French phone number by chrissychris01
Hello everyone! I will be officially moving to France next month and was wondering if it would be good to get a French cellphone number? My boyfriend gave me a phone that I can use while living there, but I would just need to set it up with a new ...
You will want to have a French cell phone number for a variety of things, such as confirming delivery of a package, tradespeople who often communicate via SMS, doctor appointments, etc. I kept my American cell phone for several years when I first ... Read More