Marrying a French Citizen
Guides and tips on marrying a French citizen—legal steps, paperwork, cultural insights, visas, and navigating binational relationships in France.
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Applying for French Nationality as an American
My final step in my integration on my French journey is applying for French nationality as an American married to a French national, also known as nationalité par déclaration.
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A story made for Hollywood
This is us. Our story. Not the most conventional love story, but what do you do when you're 4500 miles apart? Making it work, one day at a time. Still pinching myself that we are here and we're married.
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Step Three: Application for VLS-TS (visa long séjour valant titre de séjour)
Step-by-step description of my experience with the application for VLS-TS (long stay visa equivalent to a residence permit) for entry into France.
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Step Two: Transcription de l’acte de mariage
Step-by-step description for how to apply for the transcription de l'acte de mariage through the French Conculate needed for the VLS-TS.
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Step One: Certificat de Capacité à Mariage
The first step in the process to getting married in the States with a French person; the banns are published and le certificat is issued. Having completed this step will allow the next step, validating the marriage with the French…
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How I Got My Visa d’Époux (French Spouse Visa)
The short version of my process from start to finish in obtaining my carte de séjour visa vie privée et familiale. This whole process took about 7 months from start to finish with a wedding in between.
