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Registration: 03 April 2023
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 ...
AttestationJe soussignée, HOST NAME, née le DOB à CITY, déclare sur l'honneur héberger (seul) à titre gratuit YOUR NAME, né DOB à CITY COUNTRY, à mon domicile situé au ADDRESS ... Read More
Pension contributions by tonylan
Hi Could anyone help:my mother worked in france for twelve years during the 80s and 90s, we are trying to trace her pensions and entitlement if any, we have pay slips but need to contact relevent depatments but do not speak french.could any ony ...
From:https://www.gov.uk/international-pension-centreSocial security coordinationEntitlement to the UK State Pension is based on an individual’s UK National Insurance record. As part of the EU, the UK was part of a system to coordinate the ... Read More
Pension contributions by tonylan
Hi Could anyone help:my mother worked in france for twelve years during the 80s and 90s, we are trying to trace her pensions and entitlement if any, we have pay slips but need to contact relevent depatments but do not speak french.could any ony ...
> UK weren't able to help. Something seems wrong. There were agreements between the UK and EU or EU countries before and in the light of Brexit. These agreements deal with people who have pension rights in UK and other EU countrie(s).Is it ... Read More
Pension contributions by tonylan
Hi Could anyone help:my mother worked in france for twelve years during the 80s and 90s, we are trying to trace her pensions and entitlement if any, we have pay slips but need to contact relevent depatments but do not speak french.could any ony ...
People in France usually subscribe to a pension scheme in addition to the national one. Your pay slips may show this.You seem to be asking if there are survivor benefits. You should probably start by contacting the UK state system. Read More
Pension contributions by tonylan
Hi Could anyone help:my mother worked in france for twelve years during the 80s and 90s, we are trying to trace her pensions and entitlement if any, we have pay slips but need to contact relevent depatments but do not speak french.could any ony ...
You don't say where your mother lives. If it were the USA, she could simply contact American Social Security and they would handle the application to their French counterpart. I would suppose the same to be true according to Social Security ... Read More
Live in France and work in Belgium, as a non-EU citizen by rav3112
I am an Indian citizen working in Belgium. I have the Belgian residence & work visa, called the Single Permit (Card B). I am married to a French citizen. I have the following questions - Can I live in France and work in Belgium as a non-EU ...
@rav3112This may be of interest:https://fr.indeed.com/conseils-carrieres/trouver-un-emploi/vivre-belgique-travailler-france Read More
Opening a French bank account from outside the country by GuestPoster5109
HiHas anyone any knowledge of opening a French bank account from outside the country? I'm looking at Bunq and similar entities at the moment. Are they safe?Is it a useful thing to do? Or should we wait until were in France to open a bank ...
You can do better transferring money via a system like Wise's. Read More
Tracing French Pensions by RetiringRoy
Hi All,I worked in France from 1990-2005 before moving back to the UK where I am now based and facing retirement!I would like to ask if anyone can advise how I can trace my Pensions ( both State & Corporate) that are locked somewhere in the ...
I'd just add that you want to be sure all your work has been counted. Once they certify the dossier, you may be out of luck. I know a case where an agent simply refused to believe there could be earnings from a job at an early age, so there was a ... Read More
French Residence Permit Renewal by mrice30
I applied for a French residence permit renewal and don't understand the received the message below. Has my application been accepted? It's not clear to me. Thank you.Your online application for residence permit ...
Don't know which permit you are renewing.For the annual renewal, there is usually a message that it has received an avis favorable and you are told to wait for a msg saying to come and get it. That should be close to the expiration date so you don't ... Read More
Tracing French Pensions by RetiringRoy
Hi All,I worked in France from 1990-2005 before moving back to the UK where I am now based and facing retirement!I would like to ask if anyone can advise how I can trace my Pensions ( both State & Corporate) that are locked somewhere in the ...
You are entitled to a pension after one quarter.Go to:https://www.lassuranceretraite.fr/portail-info/home.htmlYou can probably search your status on line. Read More
Doctors and dentists in Brittany by nitaparker
Hello all, just wanted to ask anyone if they know of a doctor and dentist taking on new patients in Brittany. I live in 22 and have for the past 3 years. I had a doctor who retired in June and didn't help me to find another. And I find myself now ...
Have you contacted or visited your nearest CPAM? Read More
Tax issues by robertoairoldisa
I am an Italian national but a French resident since 1977.I have been travelling abroad since my pension day 2017.At the moment I am in South Africa, arrived on July 7th 2023, I would like to know if I can stay outside of France for a longer period ...
I didn't understand this as a tax issue. You seemed to be asking if you could lose your residence status: I would like to know if I can stay outside of France for a longer period than 6 months without loosing my status as a resident concerning the ... Read More
Tax issues by robertoairoldisa
I am an Italian national but a French resident since 1977.I have been travelling abroad since my pension day 2017.At the moment I am in South Africa, arrived on July 7th 2023, I would like to know if I can stay outside of France for a longer period ...
You don't say what type of residence you have in France (10 years? permanent?) or whether you have an address in France or whether you have ANY address. (I don't know whether French law is capable of understanding itinerant.There are conditions ... Read More
Convocation OFII? by hbataille
Hello,I got a notice for a welcome interview at the OFII office in Toulouse. The problem is, they require I come in on a Wednesday and (as the should know) as a mom with 5 kids who are all home on Wednesday this is the worste possibe time for me. ...
@chaslawIf you read the incomplete msg from Bentfamilymom, there is the antecedent for the resentment issue being raised.If you read my msg, it indicates there IS allowance for people not being at the beck and call of the administration.The ... Read More
Convocation OFII? by hbataille
Hello,I got a notice for a welcome interview at the OFII office in Toulouse. The problem is, they require I come in on a Wednesday and (as the should know) as a mom with 5 kids who are all home on Wednesday this is the worste possibe time for me. ...
@hbatailleI have seen this response to a question just like yours on the sitehttps://demarchesadministratives.fr/questions/contrat-integration-et-absence : Bonjour,J'accuse réception de votre demande. Vous devez envoyer un courrier en ... Read More
Convocation OFII? by hbataille
Hello,I got a notice for a welcome interview at the OFII office in Toulouse. The problem is, they require I come in on a Wednesday and (as the should know) as a mom with 5 kids who are all home on Wednesday this is the worste possibe time for me. ...
@hbatailleI don't know if this e-mail still works, but it could be another way to make contact:toulouse@ofii.fr Read More
L'Assurance Maladie Denial by mrice30
I am an American citizen living in France with a long-stay French visa. My application for a Carte Vitale has been refused several times (after carefully filing all required documents). I now have a deadline to supply a document from the US embassy ...
@mrice30Is there some missing part of the story? You first wrote that YOU were denied. Then it turned out your wife was denied. Now your wife's case has been referred to the CNAV.There is a scenario in which the CNAV's involvement would make sense, ... Read More
L'Assurance Maladie Denial by mrice30
I am an American citizen living in France with a long-stay French visa. My application for a Carte Vitale has been refused several times (after carefully filing all required documents). I now have a deadline to supply a document from the US embassy ...
You didn't mention it, but is your wife American? If so, it seems strange your US birth certificate extract was accepted and not your wife's. You say that both your wife's birth and marriage certificates are treated with suspicion, but isn't there ... Read More
L'Assurance Maladie Denial by mrice30
I am an American citizen living in France with a long-stay French visa. My application for a Carte Vitale has been refused several times (after carefully filing all required documents). I now have a deadline to supply a document from the US embassy ...
@mrice30Who is the she and her in your response? Whom so you suspect of fraud? The S1106 is submitted to your local CPAM and may be processed by the departmental CPAM.If there are problems with processing, you can go to the local CPAM for help. All ... Read More
L'Assurance Maladie Denial by mrice30
I am an American citizen living in France with a long-stay French visa. My application for a Carte Vitale has been refused several times (after carefully filing all required documents). I now have a deadline to supply a document from the US embassy ...
Usually it is the birth certificate or extract that must show the parents information (filiation).I don't understand the question. The information you supplied is not used to obtain a Carte Vitale. It is used to get on the national health system ... Read More
Applying for une carte vitale on a long stay tourist visa by GuestPoster5109
HiWe’re a retired Australian couple on a long stay tourist visa. I understand we’re now eligible for une carte vitale and maybe other things (?). We’ve been told not all the required paperwork is necessarily listed on the ...
There seems to be confusion here.One does not jump in and apply for a Carte Vitale. The Carte Vitale is the last step.With certain exceptions, a person who is a "regular" (legal) and stable resident is covered by the national system after 90 days. A ... Read More
Colonoscopy in France? by chaslaw
Medical tourism question: Has anyone out there had a routine colonoscopy in France? If so, can you provide an estimate of the cost? I'm asking as someone who is not part of the French health system. A comparison of private vs. public clinics would ...
It can be much cheaper than that, depending on where it's done (both geographic and outpatient/inpatient), whether you have insurance (mandatory under the ACA) or what deal or negotiation is done if no insurance. Retail prices are just a starting ... Read More
Colonoscopy in France? by chaslaw
Medical tourism question: Has anyone out there had a routine colonoscopy in France? If so, can you provide an estimate of the cost? I'm asking as someone who is not part of the French health system. A comparison of private vs. public clinics would ...
@chaslaw "Price" is probably about 200 € for a sector 1 physician, including polipectomie, plus pre-op envaluation by anesthetist and anesthesia. But a sector 2 physician would be more, and you could expect a facility fee and there would be a ... Read More
How do I extend my carte de sejour ? by swinn614
We have applied for citizenship in France. At the conclusion of our November 2022 interview, CL told us --- if we had not received written notificaiton of our results by June or July --- to write to the perfecture of Herault to ask for an extension ...
I do recommend reading the article:PARIS PREFECTURE ALLOWS RENEWAL OF THE RÉCÉPISSÉat:https://www.jeantaquet.com/backlash Read More
Pension reform in France by Asaël Häzaq
Hi,For a future article on pension reform in France, we would need your participation.Yesterday, President Macron defended his reform during a TV interview, broadcast on the French channels TF1 and France 2 (1 p.m. news). However, he said he knew ...
I think it will become 172 trimestres because 43 yrs will be required to avoid pension deductions.You are correct, Myrtille, that people have this strange death wish that makes them want to drag people down to the lowest common denominator rather ... Read More
French Driving License by roger.france
I will be moving to France, probably after obtaining French citizenship. I passed my first driving test in the UK in 1980s, but later lived in France for 4 years (1990s), when I exchanged my UK license for a French one. However, I later moved back ...
@roger.france Right, you got the easy bureaucratic answer.If you didn't already on your first try, you need to explain that you have no valid license to exchange (CA won't work) and that your question applies to the option THEY offer, to ... Read More
French Driving License by roger.france
I will be moving to France, probably after obtaining French citizenship. I passed my first driving test in the UK in 1980s, but later lived in France for 4 years (1990s), when I exchanged my UK license for a French one. However, I later moved back ...
@roger.france There's a video on ANTS that describes how to exchange a foreign license for a French one. It takes you through the steps of the application form.https://permisdeconduire.ants.gouv.fr/demarches-en-ligne/echanger-un-permis-etrangerAt ... Read More
French Driving License by roger.france
I will be moving to France, probably after obtaining French citizenship. I passed my first driving test in the UK in 1980s, but later lived in France for 4 years (1990s), when I exchanged my UK license for a French one. However, I later moved back ...
@roger.franceFascinating legal argument to make.A French permit is good for life. Having had one and only surrendered it as an exchange because having two at a time is not allowed, can it be reclaimed -- not in exchange, but on grounds of llifetime ... Read More
Long term visa health insurance by hapyml2004
Does anyone have a recommendation for health insurance companies that offer a one year policy and in compliance with the French visa regulations ($100,000.)
@fabienffi I I get daily calls telling me that Medicare, which i find to be the best helath coverage possible in the US, is bad coverage and that I should hand over $4000 every year to them for a product that does next to nothing. -@blehrerIt's ... Read More
Long term visa health insurance by hapyml2004
Does anyone have a recommendation for health insurance companies that offer a one year policy and in compliance with the French visa regulations ($100,000.)
There is no evidence of this indeed but the VLS center in London does apply that rule, this is the perfect example of the difference between theoretical requirement and the reality on the field -@fabienffiThings are clearer. I did this before the ... Read More
Long term visa health insurance by hapyml2004
Does anyone have a recommendation for health insurance companies that offer a one year policy and in compliance with the French visa regulations ($100,000.)
@blehrer I can guarantee you were lucky as I’ve seen dozens of applications rejected with Schengen policies. We are selling at least 2 or 3 policies each week to people that tried to use a Schengen plan and got denied so this is not a myth ... Read More
Long term visa health insurance by hapyml2004
Does anyone have a recommendation for health insurance companies that offer a one year policy and in compliance with the French visa regulations ($100,000.)
> Could somebody provide a reference to the $100K policy requirement? => All our plans meet this requirement.What I was asking for is evidence of a change from the 30K coverage requirement to $100K. When did this happen, where is it written ... Read More
Long term visa health insurance by hapyml2004
Does anyone have a recommendation for health insurance companies that offer a one year policy and in compliance with the French visa regulations ($100,000.)
Could somebody provide a reference to the $100K policy requirement?Getting a one year France visitor visa has only required the equivalent of insurance necessary for a Schengen visa, or 30K € with repatriation coverage.Second, what's this about ... Read More