Gabrielle Victoria Duplenne
@VctoriaDuplenne
Indonesian expat in France
Forum posts
127
Contacts
53
About me
Indonesian
Lives in Rennes, Brittany
Speaks Indonesian, English, currently learning French.
Registration: 06 June 2013
overstaying in france 2 days over 90 day limit without visa by Robare
as a US citizen I am allowed 90 days in france without a visa, but my return ticket is booked 2 days after the 90 day limit. will I have any issue with being 2 days over? pretty difficult to change the ticket since it's booked right around new ...
You should contact the US embassy in Paris and explain the situation, they should be here to help you get insight about this. Or contact the 'prefecture' where you stay. Good luck Read More
I feel frustrated to live in Rennes as well as learn French. :( by GuestPoster289
Sorry for this negative feeling express, but I really do have this feeling. I start living in Rennes almost 9 months, I tried to join some groups or making friends in Rennes, but it doesn't work... :'( Then my OFII French lesson just gets ...
Hi.. I sent you a contact request, I am living in Rennes and an asian too. Would you like to share with me more in private messages? Regards, V Read More
New to Rennes by Phoebe2
Hello! I have just moved to Rennes from Lorient for a new job and would like to meet people in this wonderful city. See you soon!
Hello Phoebe.. welcome to Rennes. I'm living here too, would love to meet up and hang out sometimes, let me know in private message ;) Best , V Read More
prolong a tourist visa?
Hello, Which area of France are you in? You can search for the prefecture and take an appointment there. They announced a new rule about an extension of all 'titre de sejour' / visa due to Covid19. For example i will give you a link to ... Read More
Travelling with Récépissé de Demande de Carte de Séjour by godray
I arrived in France in early 2019 on VLS/TS Type D Visa (valid for 1 year). Then I also got the sticker from OFII. My visa is going to expire in Mid October 2019, so I applied for the renewal at the local prefecture. They provided me a document ...
Hi, i had the same experience as you. My brother passed away in Indonesia not long ago at the time i was waiting for my carte de sejour, i had been waiting for 6 month for this carte, so i went to the prefecture and explained my situation that this ... Read More
What is best Tourist or visit visa by Giever
Hi,I am verg frim philippines but currently living here in kuwait.i have a question regarding in applying for france visa.i applied last year for tourist visa for 15days and got denied.I am planning again to apply on last week of Dec this year and ...
Hello, Tourist visa is difficult to get if you don't have enough financial source. I suggest to apply for a visit visa, your boyfriend will have to go to his Mairie (where he lives) and request for an invitation letter "Attestation ... Read More
Tourist Visa to France by Fayelo
I am in a same sex relationship with a french national, we've known each other for 5 years and already in a relationship for 3 years, my girlfriend already went here in philippines and we discussed of how am i going to get a tourist visa, is ...
Hi Giever, Where are you applying from, and what nationality are you? Read More
Naturalisation interview by katiemorag
Hi, I will be shortly having my naturalisation interview at the prefecture in Rennes. Interested to know if anyone else has had one recently and if so, what type of questions were you asked.
Hi Katie.. how was the interview ? And what was your previous nationality? Cheers, Gab. Read More
Regarding the duration of stay mentioned in the visa
Hello.... French authority always granted a long stay visa for 1 year only, but you can extend this visa. Go to the OFII (where you reside) AS SOON AS you arrive in France, they will tell you what you need to do step by step regarding your purpose ... Read More
French test for a long term spouse visa by Keyser_Söze
Hi all, Is the french evaluation really mandatory at embassies when applying for a long term spouse visa? Thanks for your stories
Hello.. Yes it is mandatory for applying long stay spouse visa. They assigned me to do the test in IFI, Institut Francais d'Indonesie before they granted me the long stay visa, that's before leaving. And the next process is once you arrived ... Read More
Help me find a French language course preparing for a master by loonah
Hello everyone! Help me find a French language course, please, to boost up my French and prepare for master studies... I am 28 years old and I would like to find a master program in France in the field of [i]Transportation/Logistics[/i]. My ...
Hello, If you are in Rennes, go to CIREFE, it's the language school of the University de Rennes 2. But they already started this semester, just 2 weeks ago, the next semester will start after summer. My sister is currently enrolled in this ... Read More
OFII Language Course requirements and Medical Exam by whitfliss
Hello, I am soon to be the spouse of a French citizen with a Long Stay Visa for Spouse of a French Citizen (VST-TS in France) Can anyone tell me 1. If the OFII decides that you are required to take a language course, are you OBLIGED to take ...
It's a good news for you then. I hope everything goes well for your move and enjoy the french learning, i'm sure it will be easy for you to pick it up again once you are here and talking with the natives. I like this language too.. Read More
OFII Language Course requirements and Medical Exam by whitfliss
Hello, I am soon to be the spouse of a French citizen with a Long Stay Visa for Spouse of a French Citizen (VST-TS in France) Can anyone tell me 1. If the OFII decides that you are required to take a language course, are you OBLIGED to take ...
Hello Susan. As far as i know OFii do not require you to know the language before you come. They will instead guide you to knowing where to go to have your language courses for example : they will give some address of french courses. They even ... Read More
Christian Fellowship In Charente area by gardenerinthesand
Hi, I live between Confolens/Ruffec/Civray. My husband and I are interested on getting together/friendship with Christians and/or others interested in learning more about it. Just getting together for a meal,or a Bible study or joining a worship ...
Hello Rebecca, i would love to join Christian fellowship as i can't find anything since i arrive here in 2012, but unfortunately i live in Rennes... let me know if by chance you visit Rennes.. :cheers: Gabrielle Read More
Tourist Visa to France by Fayelo
I am in a same sex relationship with a french national, we've known each other for 5 years and already in a relationship for 3 years, my girlfriend already went here in philippines and we discussed of how am i going to get a tourist visa, is ...
Hello Fayelo, Letter of invitation is one of the requirements to apply a tourist visa from Indonesia; where I come from..I don't know the requirements from Philippines, but if it is not listed, it's always a 'plus' if you have it. ... Read More
French husband need a return plane ticket?
Hello. In which country are you? Read More
Pets in France by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in France have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in France? What about pet adoption procedures in the country? ...
Hello, When I adopted my Bengal, i received all papers cleared and done. The Breeder took care of all necessary document such as vaccine book, LOOF Pedigree certificate and EU passport, and i have no idea what was the process he went through.. Read More
Fiance visa by I am Lily 1632
Hi everyone!I'd like to ask what are the requirements for fiance visa in france I got my visa refusal for applying tourist in france now I'm planning not to appeal but to change it to fiance visa.thank you for all your help.I'm from the ...
Hello, As far as i know, there is no 'fiance visa' or visa to get married.. I know already a lot of Philipines national can not obtain visa easily until they are married to the French national. Reading that your tourist visa had been ... Read More
Marry and come to France by mohammadnmb
I am a Mauritian employed on a scientific-chercheur VISA in France. I will be getting married soon to my fiancee who is an Indonesian. I'm still deciding where to be legally married based on where the procedures are simplest. I know that ...
Hello again.. As soon as i arrived back in Indonesia, i applied directly at the Ambassade in Jakarta, in less than 1 month they issued my long stay visa (regroupement familial) valid for 1 year.. Cheers, Gabrielle Read More
question Visa
have you visit the official France government website? There should be the answer. Read More
Marry and come to France by mohammadnmb
I am a Mauritian employed on a scientific-chercheur VISA in France. I will be getting married soon to my fiancee who is an Indonesian. I'm still deciding where to be legally married based on where the procedures are simplest. I know that ...
Hello. I don't know if this will help. I am Indonesian married to a french national. We got married here in France, and after the wedding (before my schengen visa expired) i need to exit the country and go back to Indonesia and apply directly ... Read More
Residence visa
You are welcome, Don't hesitate to ask anything, i hope i can share you something i know.. Read More
Residence visa
Hello, you can travel to France with your Schengen visa and apply for a long stay visa from France as long as your current Schengen visa is still valid. There is no residence visa. You will be able to apply a "titre de sejour" (residence ... Read More
OFII Language Course requirements and Medical Exam by whitfliss
Hello, I am soon to be the spouse of a French citizen with a Long Stay Visa for Spouse of a French Citizen (VST-TS in France) Can anyone tell me 1. If the OFII decides that you are required to take a language course, are you OBLIGED to take ...
You are welcome. This is my own experience. It was in 2012 or 2013 i couldn't remember. I am now even still waiting for the prefecture to respon me about my residence permit renewal. I've been waiting since July last year !! Can you ... Read More
OFII Language Course requirements and Medical Exam by whitfliss
Hello, I am soon to be the spouse of a French citizen with a Long Stay Visa for Spouse of a French Citizen (VST-TS in France) Can anyone tell me 1. If the OFII decides that you are required to take a language course, are you OBLIGED to take ...
Hi.. The answers..well as far as my own experience : 1. You are not obliged to go where they suggest you. The suggestion is just to help you getting to know the language if you do not know where to go. 2. They will do x-ray and ask for your ... Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Rennes
I am in ! What to do next? Read More
Indonesian by Vinsy hasan
Hi everyone, my name is Vinsy and im from Indonesia, im looking for indonesian people who actualy live in France or EU . if you're indonesian, please fill free to comment here . Thanks ! :)
If you live in Jakarta, you can register to IFI, Institut Français d'Indonesie. There is one in Salemba Raya. They are also at other cities in Indonesia including Surabaya, Jogjakarta, and Bandung. Check this website http://www.ifi-id.com. ... Read More
Indonesian by Vinsy hasan
Hi everyone, my name is Vinsy and im from Indonesia, im looking for indonesian people who actualy live in France or EU . if you're indonesian, please fill free to comment here . Thanks ! :)
Fred, thanks for this..never knew it exist before.. Regards, Gabrielle Read More
Indonesian by Vinsy hasan
Hi everyone, my name is Vinsy and im from Indonesia, im looking for indonesian people who actualy live in France or EU . if you're indonesian, please fill free to comment here . Thanks ! :)
Hi Vinsy.. i'm Indonesian, currently living in France. Which part of France are you living in? How long have you been here? Regards, Gabrielle. Read More
Pets in France by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in France have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in France? What about pet adoption procedures in the country? ...
Oh really? Ya maybe i can do that, we'll see, thanks. I used similar repellant for him, to not coming on my drums rug and scratch but I finished 2 bottles without success, does not work for Bengal I think hahaha. If you find out which repellant ... Read More
Pets in France by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in France have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in France? What about pet adoption procedures in the country? ...
Hi everyone. We adopted a Bengal cat at a breeder in Normandie. It was very easy because everything was provided by the breeder; all necessary vaccines, health book, the identification chip and the passport, everything were ready when we pick him ... Read More
Are you happy in France? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in France? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
Oh my..already lots of people wrote here. Well, coming from a country like Indonesia, living here is everybody's dream. I am more than happy. I live in Rennes, everybody is nice, from the street seller, fashion shops until the government head ... Read More
I dont understand. by jmg12
Hello everyone. My name is Jenny and i am from the country of Philippines. i was applying tourist visa to go in france for the past 5 years now. My problem is i was denied 4 times and the rejection letter reason has been always the same. (THE ...
Romaniac, i know that very well. I am married to a French, living in France, i learn everything about the country, all topics, day by day. But i have never face a single denial / difficulties in immigration nor bureaucracy nor administration since ... Read More
I dont understand. by jmg12
Hello everyone. My name is Jenny and i am from the country of Philippines. i was applying tourist visa to go in france for the past 5 years now. My problem is i was denied 4 times and the rejection letter reason has been always the same. (THE ...
hello, do you have a boyfriend in France? does he provide you an invitation and support letter mentioning he guarantee your return? does he provide some bank account statement (sufficient amount) that will insure your stay and repatriation? ... Read More
Are you near Bergerac or st emilion?
Hello.. I am a musician, i am drummer, but do not mind to sing as well. And i am very interested to take part, but I live in Rennes.. will it be a problem? Gabrielle. Read More
Filipina Getting married. How to get permanent visa? by Darling34
Hello , I am darling i just new here in france im getting married in october i am confused becoz i dont know what and where i go after the wedding my husband to be is not permanently living here.... what i want to know do i need to go back to my ...
Hello, normally after the wedding you need to exit France before your current visa expired and apply for a longstay visa, then re-enter France. :) Read More
Keeping up with the news in France
My main online news channel in France is Le Monde.. accurate and not provocating.. And for the international news i followed BBC on my phone. Read More
Lift to Roscoff or st malo
hi, Have you found a lift? where will you travel from? I don't know yet if mid September i might visit St. Malo. I'm living in Rennes. Good luck for your search. Gabbie. Read More
Websites for Renting an Apartment by ninna.cro
hi everyone, we are a couple that has recently moved back to greece and are having huge difficulties with finding an apartment to rent long term. Few years back we had no problem finding an apartment in faliro and we dont understand why there are ...
I see, when we did our search it took us 2 months to find this house.. Keep trying ;) Read More
Asians/Expat Group in Rennes by lavengrey
Hello there, I am Marjorie from the Philippines. My family and I are moving to Rennes, Brittany next month and I would like to make friends and have social activities for all the Asians and Expats around Rennes. It's not my first time in ...
Marjorie, i will send you a private message ;) A bientot, Gabrielle Read More
Greek language course/activities for foreigners by Katerina_spb
Hi to everyone! I am from St-Petersburg, living in Athens right now. Need to find some Greek language courses (best price/quality combination) and some activities for foreigners. Also looking for English/Russian speaking friends. Gonna be happy to ...
Yea yea, when and where? Read More
Greek language course/activities for foreigners by Katerina_spb
Hi to everyone! I am from St-Petersburg, living in Athens right now. Need to find some Greek language courses (best price/quality combination) and some activities for foreigners. Also looking for English/Russian speaking friends. Gonna be happy to ...
Hi Polincha, a bit out of topic but since i saw you re living in Kifissia maybe i could expand my expat friendship a little bit :D Would you like to have coffee sometime somewhere in Kifissia center? I'd love to meet new expat friends.. Hello ... Read More
Asians/Expat Group in Rennes by lavengrey
Hello there, I am Marjorie from the Philippines. My family and I are moving to Rennes, Brittany next month and I would like to make friends and have social activities for all the Asians and Expats around Rennes. It's not my first time in ...
Hello Marjorie, are you in Rennes already? Me and family are planning to go home (to Rennes) for a short holiday, maybe we could arrange a meet up? Gabrielle. Read More
Websites for Renting an Apartment by ninna.cro
hi everyone, we are a couple that has recently moved back to greece and are having huge difficulties with finding an apartment to rent long term. Few years back we had no problem finding an apartment in faliro and we dont understand why there are ...
hello ninna, have you tried to call Kings Properties (kingsproperties.gr) ? or All About Property (allaboutproperty.gr) ? I'm quite sure they will have something to offer you. Good luck. Regards, Gabrielle Read More
filipina applying for visa
Hello Eileen and Jennifer, I'm Gabrielle. First of all i would like to ask you ladies about something, what is the purpose of the long-stay visa that you are about to apply? Are you a French citizen spouse or have you any family relationship ... Read More
New members of Greece forum, introduce yourself here 4th quarter of 2015 by Julien
Newbie on Greece forum? Dont 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 your expat projects ...
This is a Greece forum not a Denmark...? Read More
fresh in Athens by mirjamfox
Hey, I´m Sonja from Innsbruck the capitol of Tyrol in Austria. I´m here to work for ANIMA, The Hellenic Wildlife Society. I have arrived this Monday. My apartment is wet like a cave, so I´m living at a friend´s place and will ...
Welcome to Greece, Sonja. I have been living here for 1 and a half year now but still feel like a newbie hehe.. I'm Gabrielle, Indonesian, i'm here with my family. Hope you have a good time staying in Greece. anything you want to ask about ... Read More
Driving in Greece by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Greece? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
well obviously you are very 'lucky' to drive in Greece travelpenandpalate.. all of us here Greek residence are not :D And i very agree with Concertina, those are what happens here daily. I notice also there are huge numbers of tiny churche ... Read More
Please help...need information to get a residence visa in france. by babyjean79
Hello everyone,im a new member here.i am hoping that someone can give me advise about my situation.i am a filipina and wants to live in france for good with my son.i had a french boyfriend and have a son from him but suddenly he broke up with me.the ...
Yess... my husband is French, we got married in France, it was not easy as the mairie asked for unnecesarry papers but we got through it. I would like to hear from you, as it will give me more infos too, if you dont mind.. :) i do wish the best ... Read More
Please help...need information to get a residence visa in france. by babyjean79
Hello everyone,im a new member here.i am hoping that someone can give me advise about my situation.i am a filipina and wants to live in france for good with my son.i had a french boyfriend and have a son from him but suddenly he broke up with me.the ...
hello, i am sorry to hear your story, it is difficult, the only way i know is to request a visit visa, family visit, there will be option where you can explain that your visit is for the sake of the child, but it wont be a permanent one, you have to ... Read More
Driving in Greece by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Greece? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
You need to be extra extra EXTRA carefull, they never looked to their mirror, they horn almost all the time if person in front of them don't obey the road sign but when it comes to them, they DON'T CARE about people behind them!! They drive ... Read More
Getting married in France by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in France or who are about to get married in France to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in France? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...
oh okay, i was just asking maybe my husband knows him, because he knows one man in Rennes that have a Singaporean partner called Thomas. We got married in Rennes, but i am Indonesian so i could not help more about your case. But what i heard from my ... Read More
Getting married in France by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in France or who are about to get married in France to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in France? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...
hello sbfong.. I am Gabrielle. my husband is French, he is from Rennes. May i ask is your fiance name is Thomas? it's ok if you dont wanna answer. Good luck. Read More
looking for friends any part in France by genjam
Hi,I am filipino looking for my friends especially filipinos living around France.Pls let me know you,i would be happy guys to know you:)
wow..more and more Indonesian i see here.. sadly i dont live in Paris, too crowded for me. I live in Rennes (and Athens back and forth) closer to the nature. Anyway..Good luck for your move both of you Novi and Angel ;) Read More
Concerning about Carte de sejour by conyseby
hi everyone, my carte de sejour has been expired for 5 months now and staying maximum in france almost over! my husband had contacted the prefecture til now no answer from them! what to do now?
good, happy for you, and hopefuly it wont take very long. Would you share here when you ve done it and how long it takes? I would love to know too, thanks in advance. Read More
Help!!! Fil-french marriage in pinas by applemaecasumpang
Hello guys. Im 29, filipina and i have a 34yrs old french bf. We have plans of getting married this year here in the phil. but as i was checking on the french embassy website, it looks so complicated and they require alot of documents.. I hope ...
To applemaecasumpang : have you get all infos you need for your marriage? looks like you said nothing for my long comments Read More
Help!!! Fil-french marriage in pinas by applemaecasumpang
Hello guys. Im 29, filipina and i have a 34yrs old french bf. We have plans of getting married this year here in the phil. but as i was checking on the french embassy website, it looks so complicated and they require alot of documents.. I hope ...
Vincent, who are you addressing this comment to? Real Marriage is not a bad idea, fake-marriage is.. Angeliccute, no problem about the languages. I am living in Athens now, but come home to France every other month. My husband is working here, ... Read More
Help!!! Fil-french marriage in pinas by applemaecasumpang
Hello guys. Im 29, filipina and i have a 34yrs old french bf. We have plans of getting married this year here in the phil. but as i was checking on the french embassy website, it looks so complicated and they require alot of documents.. I hope ...
Hi Angeliccute, firstly i'm sorry to reply you with english because i did a while a go,a reply with Bahasa Indonesia and one of the expat-blog team appeared and 'memperingatkan saya' to only use english since this is an english speaking ... Read More
Concerning about Carte de sejour by conyseby
hi everyone, my carte de sejour has been expired for 5 months now and staying maximum in france almost over! my husband had contacted the prefecture til now no answer from them! what to do now?
yes, agree with Shainake.. i had the same issue, try to renew my carte de sejour by calling them and never answered, but once i come directly to the prefecture, they gave the answer. Read More
Good Places to SKI
around where? I went to Les 3 Vallees few weeks ago, and snow is guaranteed there. Read More
Help!!! Fil-french marriage in pinas by applemaecasumpang
Hello guys. Im 29, filipina and i have a 34yrs old french bf. We have plans of getting married this year here in the phil. but as i was checking on the french embassy website, it looks so complicated and they require alot of documents.. I hope ...
hello, it is complicated a big YES for it. I am Indonesian my husband is French, since mix marriage in my home country is even more complicated, we decided to get married in France in this case at La Maire where my husband reside, they asked for ... Read More
New members of the Greece forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Greece forum? Dont 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 your ...
Hello Sara, when are you moving here exactly? Read More
nia from asia live in france by nia jogyakarta
hi friends, I'm native to indonesia in asia. now living in paris for three months. I would like to have a friend in paris. who would want to be my friend?
hi nia, I am indonesian too, i'm from sumatra, but unfortunately i'm not living in Paris, I live in Rennes (and Athens,Greece back and forth). Maybe if i come to Paris we could arrange meeting, or if you come to Rennes too.. Just keep in ... Read More
We really screwed up and don't know what to do... by confusion9
I am hoping someone on here can give me advice on my situation, which is very dire. I came over to visit my bf after a failed attempt of trying to get a student visa to France. We have been together for a year (going back and forth) and have been ...
Hi again.. about the insurance, it's not immediately fall under his coverage like you thought, there is something he need to do. my husband was covered (also) by an insurance from his company where he works, so he add my name on his coverage as ... Read More
We really screwed up and don't know what to do... by confusion9
I am hoping someone on here can give me advice on my situation, which is very dire. I came over to visit my bf after a failed attempt of trying to get a student visa to France. We have been together for a year (going back and forth) and have been ...
addition for your last post about the VLS-TS (this is my own experience) ; if you will get married in 'La Mairie' where you and your BF reside, you will then have to exit France and apply for a longterm spouse visa from your country directly ... Read More
We really screwed up and don't know what to do... by confusion9
I am hoping someone on here can give me advice on my situation, which is very dire. I came over to visit my bf after a failed attempt of trying to get a student visa to France. We have been together for a year (going back and forth) and have been ...
Hello Madame Confusion (dont pissed at me please because i'm just trying to make you smile) :D I am a wife of a French man, I am Indonesian (which means i have less chance to get a schengen visa than an American) My husband read your post ... Read More
Rennes by Aussiegal56
Hi there ! Just another Brit looking for a better life! Wd be channel hopping for work (nurse) and essentially am Seeking friendships to ease the transition ... I will be alone, love animals (maybe volunteer in rescue centre) learning French and the ...
Hi Aussiegal56.. nice to see your post in Rennes forum, been receiving notifications from other cities in Bretagne and checking if it's from Rennes, but never. I'm married to a Bretagne man from Rennes, we have a house there and regularly ... Read More
Just arrived in Kifissia, Athens by Constance12
Hi everybody, I just arrived in Kifissia as an au pair in a family and I don't know anyone yet. Are there some people living in Kifissia too? I m looking for friends to hangin out, go for shopping, have a coffee,or travel.. I hope to hear from ...
Dear Kenjee. Thank you for your info. I will have a look at it. Cheers, V Read More
Just arrived in Kifissia, Athens by Constance12
Hi everybody, I just arrived in Kifissia as an au pair in a family and I don't know anyone yet. Are there some people living in Kifissia too? I m looking for friends to hangin out, go for shopping, have a coffee,or travel.. I hope to hear from ...
Eka!!! Awesome ! I was shaking when i read your post here, regarding how difficult it is for me to find a friend, FINALLYYYYY an Indonesiaaaaann !!!! :D :happy: I've been living here since March and no one to hang out with (perhaps i was ... Read More
6 month transfer for work - office in Maroussi by Aussie_in _Athens
Hi there, I'm Sarah ...I'm an Aussie who has lived in London for the last decade. Work has now asked me to spend 6 months in our office in Maroussi and I'm now working out where to live. All suggestions are welcome. I will likely have ...
Hi sarah, thanks for the info, and welcome to Athens, been settling up quite well here with my family, one by one our furniture came, now just keep searching for the best dinning chairs hehehe... and also a base table.. Looking forward to hear ... Read More
A pool or not? by Michimoo
Hi, We are moving to Athens from the UK........... Now!!!!! Eek! We need to find a property as soon as possible & will be house hunting in Northern Athens around Kifissia at the weekend. We will be looking at long term rentals & I am ...
GREAT ! We live in Kifisia as well. and my house have a private indoor swimming pool. hehe.. The mega gym is in Nea kifisia, if you look on google maps this is the address : Ilission 29, Kifissia - Nea Kifissia, 14564, ATTICA. They have personal ... Read More
A pool or not? by Michimoo
Hi, We are moving to Athens from the UK........... Now!!!!! Eek! We need to find a property as soon as possible & will be house hunting in Northern Athens around Kifissia at the weekend. We will be looking at long term rentals & I am ...
Hi, have you checked these housing agents ; 1. http://www.kingsproperties.gr/en/home/view 2. http://allaboutproperty.gr/realty.php?id=0&lang=en 3. http://www.cnvhousing.com 4. http://www.dp-properties.gr/en/home/view 5. iMove2Greece@gmail.com ... Read More
Help finding part-time English-speaking waiting staff in Rennes by lisalou
Hi there, I'm new to this forum having come across it while looking for web resources to get in touch with potential candidates for my new organic restaurant opening in Rennes in Novemeber (09). Would any of you fellow ex-pats know someone who ...
Are you still recruiting staff at the moment? Read More
Anybody here moving soon to France? :) by mctorset
Hi guys! Is there anyone here who'll soon move to France? Perhaps I could help you with some info. I have been here for almost 3 years now and so my own move experience is still pretty much fresh. But perhaps, there have been lots of changes ...
Hello mctorset, would you mind telling me when did you get your french carte de sejour? was it complicated ? i have my first titre de sejour, and will proceed to renew it on 14th November (scheduled at the prefecture in Rennes). may you tell me ... Read More
What should i bring? by nosaim
hellooooo im coming to france and i donno what should i bring. anybody can help me or give me some usefull advices please Thanks
Hi Priscilla isn't this a France forum? Read More
What should i bring? by nosaim
hellooooo im coming to france and i donno what should i bring. anybody can help me or give me some usefull advices please Thanks
hi nosaim, it depends on how long you will stay there, if you will stay during the summer you will need only your light clothes and shoes. if you will spend the autumn - winter too then you should take your coats, boots, all your winter clothes as ... Read More
6 month transfer for work - office in Maroussi by Aussie_in _Athens
Hi there, I'm Sarah ...I'm an Aussie who has lived in London for the last decade. Work has now asked me to spend 6 months in our office in Maroussi and I'm now working out where to live. All suggestions are welcome. I will likely have ...
Hi Michimo, welcome to Athens. I've been looking for new friends too since we moved here on March. We live in Kifisia, my husband works in Marousi, have you got some housing agency to search with? Oh and about the gym...would love to do it ! I ... Read More
Home for an Orphaned Kitten?
damn i just saw this post now! i'm sure you are not in Athens anymore, where do you give the kitten? Read More
Need a housekeeper by VctoriaDuplenne
Hello everyone, i need some help in finding a housekeeper, daily or twice a week, maybe you guys know a housekeeper agency here in Athens? I live in Kifissia, with my husband and 1 daughter. The best is an english speaking housekeeper. Any ...
Leena, thanks for your reply. yes, i live in Kifissia, Athens not Thess, hehe. :D last weekend i've been to Thess with my husband to deliver our daughter to a summer camp. so we'll be there again in 2 weeks to pick her up. Have a good ... Read More
Best place to stay in Athens? by Count_D
Hello, I'm about to move to Athens, I will travel within few weeks. I will stay in Athens for about 9 months or more. I wonder what's the best place to settle down in Athens. Currently I'm looking for an apartment to rent. I'm ...
you're most welcome. Ask me anytime.. good luck for your move.. ;) Read More
Best place to stay in Athens? by Count_D
Hello, I'm about to move to Athens, I will travel within few weeks. I will stay in Athens for about 9 months or more. I wonder what's the best place to settle down in Athens. Currently I'm looking for an apartment to rent. I'm ...
I don't know a lot about the preferences, some of housing agency said gas is better, some of them said petrol is more economic, and at the end all of them said it depends on your consumption, hehe :) Read More
Best place to stay in Athens? by Count_D
Hello, I'm about to move to Athens, I will travel within few weeks. I will stay in Athens for about 9 months or more. I wonder what's the best place to settle down in Athens. Currently I'm looking for an apartment to rent. I'm ...
You're most welcome. Our house uses petrol for the heating, but a lot of other houses use gas as well. Read More
Best place to stay in Athens? by Count_D
Hello, I'm about to move to Athens, I will travel within few weeks. I will stay in Athens for about 9 months or more. I wonder what's the best place to settle down in Athens. Currently I'm looking for an apartment to rent. I'm ...
So far i never heard of any danger of this mountain. I dont know about other people. And about general services, i never had problem, i'm using EYDAP for water and DEI for electricity, Cosmote for the internet connection at home (wi-fi), we use ... Read More
Best place to stay in Athens? by Count_D
Hello, I'm about to move to Athens, I will travel within few weeks. I will stay in Athens for about 9 months or more. I wonder what's the best place to settle down in Athens. Currently I'm looking for an apartment to rent. I'm ...
Hello Count D, I agree with Vineet, me and family live in Kifissia as well, all houses in my neighborhood are full of trees, very quiet, and the land is quite high so you can choose one with a view, for example in Cheimaras street. I know 1 ... Read More
Hello everyone!!
hello Zanbeni... welcome to Expat.com. you have been there for 3 years i imagine you speak French as well ? I have a french husband, from Rennes, Brittany. but i stopped my french course last year because of moving a lot. i did only pass an A1 ... Read More
Need a housekeeper by VctoriaDuplenne
Hello everyone, i need some help in finding a housekeeper, daily or twice a week, maybe you guys know a housekeeper agency here in Athens? I live in Kifissia, with my husband and 1 daughter. The best is an english speaking housekeeper. Any ...
Hello Irene, Thanks for your reply. I will contact you if i would take her, but i will try first to find an english speaking one because it will be very helpful if we can communicate easily with her, but i really appreciate your help. And i have a ... Read More
Need a housekeeper
Hello everyone, i need some help in finding a housekeeper, daily or twice a week, maybe you guys know a housekeeper agency here in Athens? I live in Kifissia, with my husband and 1 daughter. The best is an english speaking housekeeper. Any ... Read More
Possibility of acquiring another visa thru the child
hi Wendy, where is your girl friend living now? is she in Greece? what's her nationality? I'm sorry for asking a lot, but i advise the same as Emka, they should get married ASAP, otherwise there's no easier way than to start the whole ... Read More
Job and Flat Hunting - any help most welcome by Clo-aki
Yasas everyone, and thanks for having me! Haha, I've never done anything like this before...when I started travelling there was no internet to help you. Anyway, I'm an English girl (well 37, though I don't feel it and noone believes ...
it's nice to read your post Chloe, welcome to Expat.com (i am new as well) :P i would like to meet some new friends like you here in Athens, but unfortunately we will be living far apart (if you plan to move to Tesaloniki) i'm living in ... Read More
New members of the Greece forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Greece forum? Dont 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 your ...
wow Chris, sounds heavy eh.. :o Read More
French Indonesian family just arrived in Kifisia by VctoriaDuplenne
Hello, i am indonesian, i am musician, just arrived 4 days ago with my family, looking for new friends in music and looking for a job as well.
Bonjour Alex. Very nice to have another feed back from a musician !! I will contact you as soon as i arrive home (On the way with SNCF now to Rennes). But tomorrow i'll fly back to Athens. Have a good day ! Read More
New members of the Greece forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Greece forum? Dont 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 your ...
hi Helion, what are the requirements for this job? Read More
New members of the Greece forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Greece forum? Dont 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 your ...
hi Kangel05, you can check at www.car.gr. there are plenty plenty cars and if you want cheap maybe you can look for a 4x4. Me and my husband are still looking for a car as well. good luck ;) Read More
New members of the Greece forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Greece forum? Dont 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 your ...
Hello everyone, i joined the Athens forum for sometime already but only have time to introduce myself here. I am Gabrielle, moved here with my husband and daughter from France 2 months ago. We are living in Kifisia. My husband is working in a Greek ... Read More
French Indonesian family just arrived in Kifisia by VctoriaDuplenne
Hello, i am indonesian, i am musician, just arrived 4 days ago with my family, looking for new friends in music and looking for a job as well.
Yes. We are living in Kifisia Read More
Production Engineer with a master's degree looking for employment.
Hello Thanasis, are you interested in working in a deep water drilling company? Read More
Just arrived in Kifissia, Athens by Constance12
Hi everybody, I just arrived in Kifissia as an au pair in a family and I don't know anyone yet. Are there some people living in Kifissia too? I m looking for friends to hangin out, go for shopping, have a coffee,or travel.. I hope to hear from ...
Hi Constance, i see your post have been here for long time, how is it going in Greece? Have you made some friends? I just arrived in Greece 3 weeks ago, I'm living in Kifisia. I am Indonesian, and would like to have new expat friends here. Read More
female looking new women friends to hang out in Athens by marrie2012
Hi! I'm Maria from Romania,i'm 34 years old and I've been living in Athens for a while but I don't know too many people here. I would like to get to know some females expat or not...to hang out, going for a drink, shopping, clubbing, coffees, ...
ok ok ok! i think it's just not very polite to ignore someone speaking in your native language, so of course i will reply with the same language at least once Read More
Shipping companies - recommendations?
Hello Zana, we are just moving from France to Greece, we used this company : ORPHEE BEINOGLOU INTL FORWARDERS S.A , you can check the website beinoglou.gr/. I think they are good. Good luck for your move. Read More
female looking new women friends to hang out in Athens by marrie2012
Hi! I'm Maria from Romania,i'm 34 years old and I've been living in Athens for a while but I don't know too many people here. I would like to get to know some females expat or not...to hang out, going for a drink, shopping, clubbing, coffees, ...
hai jennifer, saya baik, kamu bagaimana? wow, kamu tinggal dimana sekarang? Read More