Paperwork
Guides to navigating French bureaucracy—visas, residency permits, official documents, declarations, and tips for managing the paperwork needed to live in France.
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How to Vote in France: 2027 Presidential Election Guide
A step-by-step guide for first-time voters in the 2027 French presidential election. Check that you’re on the electoral list, register before the March 12th deadline, vote by proxy if you can’t be there, and learn what happens at the polling…
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What to do in your first 90 days in France
Nobody hands you a manual when you move to France. After years of learning this the hard way, I’ve put everything into one honest guide: what to do, what has a deadline, and what can wait. Includes a free printable…
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How to Hire an Assistante Maternelle in France
Hiring an assistante maternelle in France means more than finding great childcare; it makes you an employer under French law. This guide covers the contract, Pajemploi, CMG, pay rates, and indemnitiés, plus the surprising rules around signing, ending and everything…
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Having a Baby in France as an American – The Full Guide
Navigating pregnancy and birth in France as an American doesn't have to feel impossible. From the déclaration de grossesse deadline to choosing a maternité, CAF benefits, and what France actually offers new parents, here's the full roadmap, based on firsthand…
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Facturation Électronique 2026 : What Every Freelancer and Small Business in France Needs to Know
The French E-Invoicing Reform Explained for Expats, Freelancers, and Small Business Owners in France.
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Examen Civique France: What Expats Need to Know in 2026
The examen civique requirement is a new step for immigrants in France starting in January 2026. This guide explains who is affected, what the exam includes, and how it impacts first-time applicants for a carte de séjour pluriannuelle, carte de…
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France Visa & Residence Permit Fees: What Changes on May 1, 2026
France Visa & Residence Permit Fees are changing on May 1, 2026. Here is a full breakdown of what is changing, who is affected, and what to do.
