@Tanuki714
French expat in the USA
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Registration: 09 March 2021
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Is anyone selling their house in France ? by woodieallan
We're looking to move to France and wondering if anyone is selling their house
You can start here:https://www.seloger.com/immobilier/pays/achat/bien-maison/france.htm Read More
Physical SSN card at interview? by Matthieu Marin Dit Bertoud
Hi,I got an interview at the Embassy in France where I put my SSN (renewal) but I forgot my physical card. Is it a problem?Thanks!
Hi,I see you are getting no answers so I just have to ask鈥hat is your nationality?Where do you reside?Which country鈥檚 SSN card are you talking about?Which country鈥檚 embassy in France are you talking about?You are on the US forum ... Read More
Sending mail from my home by gekritzl
In the US, I can put letters in my mailbox in front of my house and flip a red flag up to let the mailman know I have mail to send. There is no little flag on my mailbox in France. Can I send letters by putting them in my mailbox, or do I have to ...
Unless things have changed drastically since I last lived in France, you have to put the letters in a yellow La Poste box or take them to your local Poste.HTH Read More
Trip through the canyons by xihalep501
How to prepare for a trip along the tourist routes through the canyons?
Hi,I would suggest being a little more specific in your question to help the members provide relevant information. Read More
How To Correct My Swiss Airlines Misspelled Name On Ticket? by Micheal004
Hi everyone! I have booked a Swiss Airlines ticket for the upcoming vacation but suddenly realised that the name on my ticket has a missing initial. Does anyone know about the Swiss Airlines name change policy? I want to rectify my mistake as soon ...
Have you tried reaching out to Swiss Air? Read More
bus transport in Aix En provence by alessiacorami
Any idea about public transport in Aix en provence? Cost and plan? I am going to work at Cerege, outside of the city. Where can I buy the ticket for bus for the first days?thank you
@alessiacoramiIt seems like this site https://www.aixenprovencetourism.com/acces-transports/reseaux-transports-commun/ can help. Read More
Hurdles of renting property in France by marianelise2003
The thing that no one ever talks about is how difficult it is to get an apartment if you don鈥檛 have a French source of income.聽 I鈥檓 already living in France and I want to move to another city.聽 I鈥檓 having a very difficult ...
For what it鈥檚 worth, the French news are filled with segments on how hard it is for French people to find a place to rent, especially in big cities.Even with two French incomes, under 聽禄CDI聽禄 (meaning ... Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 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 your ...
Welcome Steve!Have you consulted the guide? It will give you a good overview: /en/guide/europe/france/You can then reach out to the forum for more targeted help on specific questions :) Read More
French Driver's License by jayinoregon
Hi All,I am considering retiring in Normandy and was wondering about driver's licenses. I have heard that the driving test (both written and practical) are difficult. Does anyone have any experience in taking the practical test in a rural area, such ...
Found this:https://www.securite-routiere.gouv.fr/passer-son-permis-de-conduire/preparation-de-lexamen-du-code-de-la-route/se-preparer-lexamen-duCan be helpful to prepare the theo part and confirms you need to have passed it before being eligible to ... Read More
French Driver's License by jayinoregon
Hi All,I am considering retiring in Normandy and was wondering about driver's licenses. I have heard that the driving test (both written and practical) are difficult. Does anyone have any experience in taking the practical test in a rural area, such ...
聽 聽 Thanks for your reply - I have done a bit of research and it confirms your points.聽 my French is very limited but i am trying to brush up. i have 4 years before i hope to move so I have some timeI truly appreciate your response. ... Read More
French Driver's License by jayinoregon
Hi All,I am considering retiring in Normandy and was wondering about driver's licenses. I have heard that the driving test (both written and practical) are difficult. Does anyone have any experience in taking the practical test in a rural area, such ...
Hi,I grew up in France and got my license there when I was 18. Then I moved to the US where I had to take the written and practical test (Texas did not have an 聽禄exchange聽禄 agreement with France).Key differences I ... Read More
Moving to San Francisco for work, would love your advice :) by AlexVoyage
Hello everyone :)PROFILEFrench, moving to San Francisco for workNot sure about the duration, but at the very least 6 months to 3 years, but not moreI'm 40NEED ADVICEBANKLooking for a good bank, with low fees. I won't need credit. Just need debit ...
Same thread on the French speaking forum and the advice was pretty much the same. 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 ...
Hi,Sadly, that is a situation many people find themselves in (鈥渓es deserts medicaux鈥�, medical deserts).A quick google search recommends checking the Annuaire de Sante de l鈥橝ssurance Maladie. And then I guess calling them to see ... Read More
Transferring "sponsor" from myself to someone else? by chardabra
Hi,The title might be a bit weirdly worded but I'm tired so I can't be bothered, I'll just get straight into my question:I'm a US citizen currently living abroad who'll be moving back to the US with my non-citizen fianc茅. She will thus be ...
@romaniacAs I disclosed, I went through the process more than 20 years ago so I鈥檓 sure things have changed.聽But my husband was residing abroad at the time, I obtained my green card as spouse of a US citizen and we moved to the US ... Read More
Transferring "sponsor" from myself to someone else? by chardabra
Hi,The title might be a bit weirdly worded but I'm tired so I can't be bothered, I'll just get straight into my question:I'm a US citizen currently living abroad who'll be moving back to the US with my non-citizen fianc茅. She will thus be ...
@chardabra Ah, sorry, I found it. 鈥淣ote: Form I-129F cannot be filed at a U.S. Embassy, Consulate, or USCIS office abroad.鈥漇o, the intent of the fiance visa is to have your fiance join you in the US so you can get married. However, she ... Read More