Robert Uomini
American expat in France
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American
Speaks English, French, German, Italian.
Registration: 27 April 2021
Biting Insects by mrice30
I live in the south of France and am being bitten by invisible bugs, they're not mosquitoes. The welts are large, itchy and red. Does anyone know what they are and how to get rid of them from my home?Thank you.
@mrice30 What does your doctor say? Diagnosis by group chat is not a good idea! Read More
ANTES driving me insane. Advice re Exchange of license? by Sepharad
I have been trying to exchange my Portuguese Drivers license for a French one...for MONTHS. I have been sent to the National police, Local police, France Services, 2 different Mairies, the Prefecture and finally ANTS.I had all the forms, had a ...
@Sepharad Maybe this is an omen telling you to apply for a French license as someone coming from outside the EU would. It would probably take less time to get your license than going through this Hell. Read More
high school by alessiacorami
I am moving in Aix en Provence and my 14 years old daughter will come to me. I need to find if there is an Italian high school. She doesn't speak French. I know there is an Italian school in Marseille.
Did you try contacting the Italian consulate in Marseille? They should know if there are any. Read More
Removal Company Horror Stories by laura jane
Be warned when you trust a removal company with all your belongings, I did and lost everything in a fire at their warehouse. To make matters worse insurance would not pay out as warehouse was not up to standard or as advertised as safe, secure units ...
@laura jane Who was the moving company? Read More
France residence form to add my name to the address by France7890
I am staying with a friend and would like to add my name to their address so I can receive mail. Also, I will need a form, or something, to indicate that this is my France address for my visa. The person I am staying with said they "think" they ...
@adrie14 I'm pretty sure this is unnecessary unless you're applying for a carte de sejour or a carte vitale, which you're not. Just add your name to your friend's mailbox. Read More
Recommendations for moving companies, US to France
My daughter will be moving her household items from California to Brittany next April. Can anyone who has shipped to France from California please share their experiences? Yes, I know about Crown International. I moved some of my stuff with them ... Read More
Life in Pau, Pyrerenees by Ctb17
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone has moved to Pau in France and what their thoughts on life there are? My partner and myself are considering moving to France and were wondering about Pau as a potential option. We currently live in the UK and ...
First thing to do is get your long-stay visa (titre de sejour), otherwise you'll have to return to the US every 90 days. You apply at the French consulate nearest you in Arizona. Then three moths after you've been living in France, you'll probably ... Read More
Keeping busy as a 70 year old expat lady by Islandlady
Hello, can anyone talk about what they do to occupy their time as a single lady>
Visit your local Centre Communitaire! You'll find interesting classes and activities and you'll meet people! Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
@Siva V They visited central Brittany and stayed away from the coast because of the high prices and the unavailability of a large lot. Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
@Siva V Good luck with that. My daughter and her boyfriend have spent months looking for a reasonably-priced house even away from the coast, with no success. Read More
Im planning to go and live in Chambery by Martha Leticia
Hello my name is Leticia, Im planning to go and live in Chambery, Im selling my house in Mexico, and I dont know nothings abouts the requirements to live in France, Can you help me please? Many thanks you are very kind.
*** will also have to give you a titre de long sejour if you hope to stay longer than 90 days. Or else you could get one at the French consulate in the US before you leave. Be advised, though, they're not easy to get, so don't go signing any leases ... Read More
Settling in Beziers by Daniel Guy
Greetings all. We arrived in Beziers a couple of months ago and are busy looking at property to buy. I'm English and my wife is Kenyan. We like the city, though it's a shame the pet owners here don't discourage their pets from using ...
You didn't say where in the US you're from. There are 13 states, I believe, that have reciprocal driving privileges with France. If you have a license from one of them, you're good indefinitely; otherwise, your US DL is good for a year ... Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
You didn't say what your nationality is. If you are an EU citizen, like me, it should take about 3 months. Otherwise, it depends on what kind of a visa you're applying for. A work visa as a RE agent would probably get rejected, since the ... Read More
i wish my children to have the dual nationality by mistermob
Hello old English friends , i have a question of which i hope someone can help me , i'm English and i have been living in France for quite a long time , i wish my children to have the dual nationality , their mother is French and they were ...
I was invited by my French girlfriend to move in with her. Also, I'm a francophile from way back. Read More
i wish my children to have the dual nationality by mistermob
Hello old English friends , i have a question of which i hope someone can help me , i'm English and i have been living in France for quite a long time , i wish my children to have the dual nationality , their mother is French and they were ...
Hi Robert, We are from the Bay area too, from San Jose, CA :) Yes, in your case I see, it was easy but I heard that the children must apply for French citizenship before 21 years old if not they will have to choose one citizenship only. Is it ... Read More
i wish my children to have the dual nationality by mistermob
Hello old English friends , i have a question of which i hope someone can help me , i'm English and i have been living in France for quite a long time , i wish my children to have the dual nationality , their mother is French and they were ...
Hiring a lawyer to establish French citizenship of your children is a waste of money. My eldest daughter was born in California and inherited French citizenship from her mom. All we had to do was reach out to the French embassy in San Francisco and ... Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
I am a US citizen who has been retired in Thailand for the past ten years. My wife and I are considering relocating to France in a year or so, provided that the plague has subsided by then. We plan to make a scouting trip in 2022 to look at ... Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi, SadSack, I'm from California as well, SF Bay Area. My girlfriend girlfriend Dominique and I live in Strasbourg but are in the process of moving to Toulouse (for all intents and purposes we're already there. Just finishing up our packing ... Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Where are you located? I'm an expat American too, currently in Strasbourg and soon to be living in the Toulouse area. Read More
USA to France by sunshine1475
Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone in this group is currently looking to move to France?
How weird: had you given up your French citizenship at some point? I don't see why it would take so long for a French citizen to get a carte vitale. I'm a dual citizen, US-Italian, born in the US and it only took me 3 months to get my carte ... Read More
USA to France by sunshine1475
Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone in this group is currently looking to move to France?
I've been living in france for almost three years now and had most, but not all, my stuff shipped over. The company was the shipper from Hell and now I'm looking for someone else to handle the rest of my things. Anyone have recommendations? Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Iam man Yes, this is correct I also have a lot of experience in bankingDo you also have a graduate degree in business? I believe that would be required also of expats looking for work in the financial sector. Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi, Brie, Regarding health coverage, I'm an Italian citizen (dual US-Italian) and qualified for French health coverage within three months of arrival. Until then, I used my US health insurance. Just tell them you're travelling and you can ... Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Unfortunately, expat.com truncated the URL to my translations. The truncated part should read "brassenstranslations". Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Greetings, Brie, from a former Bay Area native (I lived in Kensington for over 34 years). First, about moving: stay away from the company I used for my move 2.5 years ago: Crown International Forwarder, who used Troy Container Line and, in France, ... Read More
Moving to France with dual American/Irish citizenship by nmfarano
Hi - I would like to move to France within the next couple years and become a French citizen. I am an American but also have dual citizenship with Ireland, and I have a current legal passport from both countries. Would I be able to enter France ...
Yes. Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Would you like to talk to us in French, English or another language? Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Oui. Read More
Dating and finding love as an expat in France by Priscilla
Hello, With cultural barriers and different dating norms, finding love as an expat abroad can be exciting and challenging at the same time. Is it easy to meet other fellow single people in France? How do you go about meeting people ...
Sounds to me like a bad idea to pursue her. I advise you to look elsewhere for love. Read More
Dating and finding love as an expat in France by Priscilla
Hello, With cultural barriers and different dating norms, finding love as an expat abroad can be exciting and challenging at the same time. Is it easy to meet other fellow single people in France? How do you go about meeting people ...
I don't understand why she had to be the one to adopt your language instead of the other way around? Learning a language and culture can be an enriching experience; besides, if you were taken by her, it would seem only natural that you would ... Read More
Dating and finding love as an expat in France by Priscilla
Hello, With cultural barriers and different dating norms, finding love as an expat abroad can be exciting and challenging at the same time. Is it easy to meet other fellow single people in France? How do you go about meeting people ...
Based on my own experience, it is very hard to meet different cultures in the middle. My 2 yr relationship with a french guy will just end up soon. I just decided returning to my country cos i just can’t go along with his french habits and ... Read More
Dating and finding love as an expat in France by Priscilla
Hello, With cultural barriers and different dating norms, finding love as an expat abroad can be exciting and challenging at the same time. Is it easy to meet other fellow single people in France? How do you go about meeting people ...
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New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
You didn't say whether you and your wife have long-stay visas; if not, you'll need to apply and be granted them before you leave for France. Once you arrive in France (and I'm assuming you and/or your wife already speak French; if not, ... Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
You didn't say whether you and your wife have long-stay visas; if not, you'll need to apply and be granted them before you leave for France. Once you arrive in France (and I'm assuming you and/or your wife already speak French; if not, ... Read More
Moving to France with dual American/Irish citizenship by nmfarano
Hi - I would like to move to France within the next couple years and become a French citizen. I am an American but also have dual citizenship with Ireland, and I have a current legal passport from both countries. Would I be able to enter France ...
You're in luck, Nancy. Being Irish makes you an EU citizen so yes, you can come over and stay as long as you wish. You will alos want to get your carte de sejour, which will entitle you to apply for a carte vitale and government-subsidized ... Read More
Hya - Planning to move to Toulon by Renato Barone
Hi guys, my name is Renato I'm a Brazilian-Italian living in London since 2014, but lately as I'm WFH I'm thinking to move to Toulon. Just wondering if you guys could give me any tips or tell me if the city is good to live in for 6 ...
Sorry, I've been to Montpellier only once and that was 14 years ago. Mos tof my advice on this and other forums come from my girlfriend, a French native from the southwest who has had more first-hand experience with places in France than I have. Read More
Hya - Planning to move to Toulon by Renato Barone
Hi guys, my name is Renato I'm a Brazilian-Italian living in London since 2014, but lately as I'm WFH I'm thinking to move to Toulon. Just wondering if you guys could give me any tips or tell me if the city is good to live in for 6 ...
Toulon is OK if you're in the navy. Big port there and that's about it. Read More
Hya - Planning to move to Toulon by Renato Barone
Hi guys, my name is Renato I'm a Brazilian-Italian living in London since 2014, but lately as I'm WFH I'm thinking to move to Toulon. Just wondering if you guys could give me any tips or tell me if the city is good to live in for 6 ...
Montpellier, for sure. Much prettier. Read More
Meeting people with things in common with you
If you're interested in creating connections based on things you have in common and if you have an Android phone or tablet, check out WeGrok! from Google Play. Read More
Meeting people with things in common with you
If you're interested in creating connections based on things you have in common and if you have an Android phone or tablet, check out WeGrok! from Google Play ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uomini.com.wegrok). Read More
Visas ... France by Robare
Coming from the US, I just had my appointment for a longterm visa (1 year) I was wondering who in this forum has experienced that application process that may be able to answer a few questions... 1) How long after your appointment did it take you ...
Hold on. I told you the wrong thing. Your son does not apply for an education visa. He comes along on YOUR visa longue sejour. Once you're both in France, he will autmatically be enrolled in the neighborhood lycee or college. If it turns out ... Read More
Visas ... France by Robare
Coming from the US, I just had my appointment for a longterm visa (1 year) I was wondering who in this forum has experienced that application process that may be able to answer a few questions... 1) How long after your appointment did it take you ...
Not unless you already have a visa longue sejour. And remember, your son needs to be admitted to a college or lycee for him to qualify for an education visa. Once he's admitted (and while you're still in the US, of course), you contact the ... Read More
Visas ... France by Robare
Coming from the US, I just had my appointment for a longterm visa (1 year) I was wondering who in this forum has experienced that application process that may be able to answer a few questions... 1) How long after your appointment did it take you ...
Hi, again. My girlfriend has returned and I spoke to her about your situation. She said that when you go to the French consulate, you need to apply specifically for a visa longue sejour and for that you apply right away. Apparently, when you spoke ... Read More
Any expats in the Toulon area?
What do you need help with, Jessica? Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Small world: I'm an American expat living in Strasbourg. I'd love to meet for coffee. When would be good for you? Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello, We are Turkish family that will move to Reims in 2023. I transfer from turkey to Reims factory. I will need many helps about living and especially for my son's education. He is going to kindergarten in turkey with English language. He ... Read More
Immigration à la france
Sorry, Stumpy, but I believe this is a French forum. You can always copy and paste the text into Google Translate. Read More
Visas ... France by Robare
Coming from the US, I just had my appointment for a longterm visa (1 year) I was wondering who in this forum has experienced that application process that may be able to answer a few questions... 1) How long after your appointment did it take you ...
Note that she said she did not intend to continue enrolled in school. Read More
Visas ... France by Robare
Coming from the US, I just had my appointment for a longterm visa (1 year) I was wondering who in this forum has experienced that application process that may be able to answer a few questions... 1) How long after your appointment did it take you ...
Hello, Ana, Assuming you do not also have EU citizenship and are not a US diplomat, the only way I can think of to stay and enjoy all the rights residents have would be to marry an EU citizen living in France. Bob Read More
First time searching a job by GuestPoster541
Hello I'm Francisca i have been here in Paris since a couple years, now i have my titré de séjour and I'm on research for work but i don't even know where to start, i have an appointment in pôle emploi next month. Anyway ...
What's your expertise/skill set? Read More
Visas ... France by Robare
Coming from the US, I just had my appointment for a longterm visa (1 year) I was wondering who in this forum has experienced that application process that may be able to answer a few questions... 1) How long after your appointment did it take you ...
So much the better, that he speaks French! If you do decide to enroll in a cooking course, talk to me first. We would have much to discuss. Read More
Visas ... France by Robare
Coming from the US, I just had my appointment for a longterm visa (1 year) I was wondering who in this forum has experienced that application process that may be able to answer a few questions... 1) How long after your appointment did it take you ...
Well, from what I understand, your son could get an education visa if he were accepted to university here (you didn't say what level he was at. University level for a 14 year old is unusual but not unheard of; a colleague of mine did just that: ... Read More
Visas ... France by Robare
Coming from the US, I just had my appointment for a longterm visa (1 year) I was wondering who in this forum has experienced that application process that may be able to answer a few questions... 1) How long after your appointment did it take you ...
If you're rich, you won't have any problem because the expected or real income from your assets (say, by using a conservative investment strategy) will be enough to enable you to live without government assistance. Otherwise, your account ... Read More
Visas ... France by Robare
Coming from the US, I just had my appointment for a longterm visa (1 year) I was wondering who in this forum has experienced that application process that may be able to answer a few questions... 1) How long after your appointment did it take you ...
First of all, do you have a visa allowing you an extended stay in France? If not, that would be a show-stopper (unless, of course, you are an EU citizen). Assuming you have the right to live in France beyond 90 days, your next step would be to ... Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Well, that makes it easy. So am I. Are you German, by any chance? Read More
Visas ... France by Robare
Coming from the US, I just had my appointment for a longterm visa (1 year) I was wondering who in this forum has experienced that application process that may be able to answer a few questions... 1) How long after your appointment did it take you ...
In answer to your question #2, "good" in France means you have enough income (currently, I'm told, 3000€ per month) to not be a drain on the French social services system. In other words, they want you to be self-sufficient. If ... Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Bonjour Martin ! I assume you've got the visa situation all figured out, right? Read More
NEW MOVE, NEW LIFE by Berit Nguyen
Dear All expats in France, I am Berit from Vietnam. I have just arrived here in Figeac, France for 2 weeks to live with my French husband and son. Family (my parents in law) and people here are super friendly and helpful but I have a big gap of ...
Just add Stacy (or whoever) to your contacts. If she accepts the contact request, then I believe you'll be able to exchange messages privately. Read More
NEW MOVE, NEW LIFE by Berit Nguyen
Dear All expats in France, I am Berit from Vietnam. I have just arrived here in Figeac, France for 2 weeks to live with my French husband and son. Family (my parents in law) and people here are super friendly and helpful but I have a big gap of ...
They're public, Holly. Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
See the comment I just posted to Robare's question. Probably your best shot. My earlier response was specific to Toulon. Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Correct. Alternatively, if you were accepted as a student in a French educational institution, you could stay for the duration of your courses. Also, you could stay if you were married to a French citizen or, as I did, acquire dual citizenship, via ... Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Yeah, the visa could be a problem. However, according to my girlfriend Dominique, who's an expert on this sort of thing, if you're an expert at naval maintenance, you should be able to get a work visa because that particular expertise is ... Read More
NEW MOVE, NEW LIFE by Berit Nguyen
Dear All expats in France, I am Berit from Vietnam. I have just arrived here in Figeac, France for 2 weeks to live with my French husband and son. Family (my parents in law) and people here are super friendly and helpful but I have a big gap of ...
Hi, Holly, and bienvenue en France! I had already posted my suggestion on a shortcut to improving your fluency, but here it is again: "I'm an American expat who moved from Berkeley, California to Strasbourg two and a half years ago. To ... Read More
field crops
It may be a code word for some terrorist group. :o Read More
NEW MOVE, NEW LIFE by Berit Nguyen
Dear All expats in France, I am Berit from Vietnam. I have just arrived here in Figeac, France for 2 weeks to live with my French husband and son. Family (my parents in law) and people here are super friendly and helpful but I have a big gap of ...
Hello, Berit and Maydaisy, I'm an American expat who moved from Berkeley, California to Strasbourg two and a half years ago. To supercharge your language learning experience, I highly suggest you learn French songs! Whatever you really like, ... Read More
moving, but to which region? help please! by dtupin
hi, my husband and adult daughter and i plan to move to france in about 2 years when my husband retires. my daughter will either pursue another degree or teach english as a second language. we spent four and a half years living in germany many ...
My girlfriend Dominique suggests L'Aude (Narbonne et Beziers). Read More
Opening a bank account in france by Guest5973
Hello everyone. I m just new in france and recently got married with my french husband. I m not yet employed and still looking for job and learning french. I would like to open a bank account here to be able to save my allowance from my father in ...
Yeah, but then you're at the mercy of the bank when it comes to the conversion rate. Better to open a Wise account and pay the market rate. Read More
Dordogne widow looking for nerdy women friends 🤓 by Painthacker
I'm an expat American living in southern Dordogne, I have been in France since 2003 and in Dordogne for 10 years. Many of my English friends have recently moved back to the UK. I still have friends but I miss having someone who shares my ...
I hope I'm not getting too personal, but how did he manage to get a long-term visa? Or did he come over with you way back when? Nowadays, as you probably know, it's very difficult to move permanently to France if you don't have a work- ... Read More
Dordogne widow looking for nerdy women friends 🤓 by Painthacker
I'm an expat American living in southern Dordogne, I have been in France since 2003 and in Dordogne for 10 years. Many of my English friends have recently moved back to the UK. I still have friends but I miss having someone who shares my ...
I'm from Berkeley. Moved to Strasbourg in February 2019 and am living with my French girlfriend, who invited me to move in with her. I sold my house, packed most of my stuff in storage and haven't looked back. I'm going to Paris this ... Read More
Dordogne widow looking for nerdy women friends 🤓 by Painthacker
I'm an expat American living in southern Dordogne, I have been in France since 2003 and in Dordogne for 10 years. Many of my English friends have recently moved back to the UK. I still have friends but I miss having someone who shares my ...
Too bad you're only looking for nerdy women friends, 'cause I'm a nerdy American guy (in a permanent relationship) with an advanced degree in Math who loves cooking, has two cats and is about to publish the first complete set of English ... Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
I found that listening to the songs of Georges Brassens over and over supercharged my vocabulary, comprehension and pronunciation. I went from 0 to 60 in a matter of weeks. You need to read the lyrics (with translations side by side) while ... Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi, Deb! Steffifi is right: Assuming you and your family are not already citizens of an EU country, your options for living permanently in France are limited. You can come over on a tourist visa and stay at most 90 days, or on a student visa (your ... Read More
Is it possible to buy weed in Paris without getting ripped off
Better be careful about buying pot in France, since it's illegal here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexledsom/2021/01/19/is-france-moving-towards-a-legalization-of-cannabis/ Read More
Translations of the amazing songs of Georges Brassens in English
Hello, everyone (especially you fans of the songs of France's greatest post-war poet and songwriter). The first seven of twelve volumes of my English translations of Brassens' songs are now available at ... Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Who are you referring to? Steffifi? If so, she's a native French speaker and, as an anglophone, I have to admit she speaks pretty good English. Unless your French is better than her English, I suggest you not criticize. Read More
Moving to France as a 'Citizen' by Heloise Gerber
Hi there! I'm reaching out as a last-ditch effort since I can't seem to find much info on my situation. I'm a dual French American citizen (born and raised in SoCal, only visited France a few times) but I want to move. Rather, I am ...
I would think the first thing to do would be to apply for a carte d'identite. I'm a dual national (US-Italian) and moved from the US to France two years ago. My Italian citizenship entitled me to live anywhere in the EU, but I still had to ... Read More
How can I get to France by ginojose03
How can I get to France
Depending on where you live, you can there by train, boat, plane, bicycle, on foot... Read More
Titré de séjour by JL3
Hello everyone, My visa long séjour (married to French national) is expiring in a bit less than month and a half. I am Serbian citizen. Can someone please help me with the procedure for applying for titre de séjour... my préfecture ...
I live in Strasbourg. In case you don't already have this link: ... Read More
Titré de séjour by JL3
Hello everyone, My visa long séjour (married to French national) is expiring in a bit less than month and a half. I am Serbian citizen. Can someone please help me with the procedure for applying for titre de séjour... my préfecture ...
Ah, i just noticed that you had already validated your visa. Good! By the way, what city do you live in? Read More
Titré de séjour by JL3
Hello everyone, My visa long séjour (married to French national) is expiring in a bit less than month and a half. I am Serbian citizen. Can someone please help me with the procedure for applying for titre de séjour... my préfecture ...
Hello, JL3, You didn't mention whether or not you validated your visa with the prefecture when you arrived in France; if so, you may be able to exchange your visa long séjour for a titre de séjour vie privée familiale. But this ... Read More
Titré de séjour by JL3
Hello everyone, My visa long séjour (married to French national) is expiring in a bit less than month and a half. I am Serbian citizen. Can someone please help me with the procedure for applying for titre de séjour... my préfecture ...
In any case, it's necessary that he return to Serbia before his visa expires. Once back in Serbia, he can file his application at the French consulate. Read More
Titré de séjour by JL3
Hello everyone, My visa long séjour (married to French national) is expiring in a bit less than month and a half. I am Serbian citizen. Can someone please help me with the procedure for applying for titre de séjour... my préfecture ...
According to my girlfriend, who is a fonctionnaire and knowledgeable on this subject, you need to return to Serbia before your visa expires and apply for the titre de séjour there. If you don't, you'll find yourself in a situation ... Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Yes, this is true: France has a high unemployment rate and unless a company can justify hiring a foreigner, forget about working here. Justification means proving that one has a skill that is in short supply here. Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
If she did indeed express racist views, then I agree: she doesn't belong in this group and her posts should be banned. But where exactly did she exhibit prejudice against people from other countries? Can you provide a reference? Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi, Julien,My name is Bob and I moved from the San Francisco Bay Area with my two cats to Strasbourg at the end of February 2019. I am a dual-national (American-Italian), so my Italian passport allows me to live indefinitely anywhere in the EU ... Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi, Julien, What's the best way to post my introduction? It wasn't obvious from the page. Should I simply reply to your post? Thanks. Bob Read More
info on the french covid passport ? by dumperman
hi i have had both covid jabs but before march so didnt get the paper with the qr no , i just got the 2 certificvates to say id been done, i do have a carte vital ,how do i get the required covid passport or whatever its called and info would be ...
When I got my J&J vaccine at the pharmacie, they gave me a paper that included an OCR code (weren't you given one?) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UNJRu7YJqcl6viFwNun2ZJqLMcvHEJqf/view?usp=sharing Just scan the OCR code using the ... Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi, midel62. I moved from California to Strasbourg a little over 2 years ago and also love it here, but I miss speaking and hearing English! That's why I joined this group. Read More