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Christy Woodward

Christy Woodward

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American looking for information about France

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Registration: 26 July 2024

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Christy Woodward replied to a thread
last month
Orion3131

Long term visa to retire in France by Orion3131

Hi everybody, I do not understand the requirement about prove of 3 months of accomodation. From what date?

Christy Woodward

You must show that you are able to support yourself---- as I said earlier----at a minimum, you must show availability of funds of no less than the SMIC for the year....so for a single person, that amounts to 1,383.09 a month (after taxes) or ... Read More

Christy Woodward replied to a thread
last month
rmottram280

Private health insurance for France by rmottram280

Hi, I have brought a property in France. We are moving in January. I have been online to get a quote for health insurance for me and my wife. I am 64 and my wife is 83. All the quotes are very expensive. We are both in the best of health. Are there ...

Christy Woodward

@rmottram280 @rmottram280 Like Theresa, I am moving to Pau Richard.  I had to purchase a one year policy to get my visa---I went with ACS and it cost me about $1300 (though the exchange rates have improved since September of ... Read More

Christy Woodward replied to a thread
last month
Orion3131

Long term visa to retire in France by Orion3131

Hi everybody, I do not understand the requirement about prove of 3 months of accomodation. From what date?

Christy Woodward

@Orion3131 If you want to talk about this---I can set up a video chat and spend about 20 minutes explaining it to you. Just send me a private message with an email address to send a google chat link to you okay? I will give you a few links and try ... Read More

Christy Woodward replied to a thread
last month
Orion3131

Long term visa to retire in France by Orion3131

Hi everybody, I do not understand the requirement about prove of 3 months of accomodation. From what date?

Christy Woodward

@Orion3131 What you are going to do is provide evidence that you have a place to stay for AT LEAST the first 3 months for your long stay visa :) This can be an Air B&B receipt or hotel booking reciept or if you know someone in France who is ... Read More

Christy Woodward replied to a thread
5 months ago
NatalieCastle

New Expat in Pau France, looking for English speaking friends by NatalieCastle

Hello everyone, My name is Natalie. I recently moved to Pau, France from Florida (USA). Are there any other expats in the area that would be up for socializing, getting coffee, or some drinks? My French is limited, so I thought it would be nice to ...

Christy Woodward

@Bonnie & CyldeBonnie, I sent you a pm----I don't know how often you get online or if you receive notifications of these messages, but it is there waiting for you when you return :)christy Read More

Christy Woodward replied to a thread
6 months ago
NatalieCastle

New Expat in Pau France, looking for English speaking friends by NatalieCastle

Hello everyone, My name is Natalie. I recently moved to Pau, France from Florida (USA). Are there any other expats in the area that would be up for socializing, getting coffee, or some drinks? My French is limited, so I thought it would be nice to ...

Christy Woodward

@Bonnie & Theresa,Thank you both for replying----- Bonnie I am leaving Texas myself (----not soon enough either! )I have used just about every site there is actually (seloger, bienici, lebon, etc, etc)  My spoken french is pretty gnarly ... Read More

Christy Woodward replied to a thread
6 months ago
NatalieCastle

New Expat in Pau France, looking for English speaking friends by NatalieCastle

Hello everyone, My name is Natalie. I recently moved to Pau, France from Florida (USA). Are there any other expats in the area that would be up for socializing, getting coffee, or some drinks? My French is limited, so I thought it would be nice to ...

Christy Woodward

Are there any Americans in Pau on this site? I am a retiring college professor and I will be moving to Pau next year and am having a bear of a time trying to find a place----looking for some advice Thanks in advance----christy Read More