vsam
Belgian expat in France
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Belgian
Lives in Nevers, Burgundy Region
Speaks English, French, Dutch
Registration: 17 August 2020
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 ...
the best thing you can do is to go to the nearest "urgence", they will help you out with everything you need Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 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 ...
Hi Tracy I guess it all comes down to :being able to work, desired way of living and means ...France is an amazing country with great "different" possibilities. Read More
Your neighbours in France by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When you move in France, relationships with your neighbours can play a vital role in your well-being and integration. Share your experiences of the interactions and routines that punctuate your daily life in France: Tell us ...
good evening,like with everything in life, things boil down to personal desires, expectations and goals !Our main reason for coming to live in France was to get away from a world that was way to loud for us. (and deceiving to be honest)Of course we ... Read More
Working in Europe as Asian by giesulacuocdoitoi
Hi, Dear all, Trust all is well these days. I鈥檓 from Vietnam, I wonder there is opportunities to work in Europe for a Vietnamese? I have bachelor degree in Business Administration, experiences to work as Business consultant around some Asia ...
@giesulacuocdoitoiHi, I am not at all specialized in those kinda things but I do know, from reading articles, that things like teaching and nursing are always in demand. Though you need to follow some conversion courses and exams ...The best chance ... Read More
Looking for advice about moving in Toulouse from Italy! by AnnaP77.
Good morning everyone, I am an Italian photographer and I'm about to move in Toulouse for sentimental reasons. After a couple of months, I finally decided to take this step. I did some research regarding the move itself: registration in the Aire ...
https://www.expatica.com/fr/moving/relocation/moving-to-france-checklist-109102/maybe this link might shed some light ...good luck Read More
Looking for advice about moving in Toulouse from Italy! by AnnaP77.
Good morning everyone, I am an Italian photographer and I'm about to move in Toulouse for sentimental reasons. After a couple of months, I finally decided to take this step. I did some research regarding the move itself: registration in the Aire ...
Hi Anna, if you are Italian you should not have any problem moving to France as us being Europeans, we can live anywhere in Europe !!Marcel Read More
English speaking community in B茅ziers by Lisa365
Hello -I am new to this forum. We are seriously considering moving to B茅ziers. A huge consideration is if can be part of an English speaking community. Can someone tell me about their experience?thank you loads, Lisa
Hi Lisa, no intention at all to judge what so ever but I can't help but wonder .... why move to France to find an English speaking Community ... Read More
Open account as foreigner by michel39michel
I do not live in France (actually lives out of Europe) but have EU passport (and citizenship - but not france). In case I open bank account in france, should I have tax payer id? From which amount?Will the bank take the tax from my profits related ...
maybe this can shed some light :https://www.ouiinfrance.com/how-to-open-a-french-bank-account-as-an-american/ Read More
Open account as foreigner by michel39michel
I do not live in France (actually lives out of Europe) but have EU passport (and citizenship - but not france). In case I open bank account in france, should I have tax payer id? From which amount?Will the bank take the tax from my profits related ...
as far as I know Michel (at least 10 years ago it was like this) bank insists on having a proof of residence (electricitybill or other) in order to open an account ... I think best thing to do is contact a bank like for instance "Credit Agricole" ... Read More
How to find a teacher job in france by giugior
Hi! I often dream to work in France as teacher of Italian language ( I speak French very well my mom was French)but I don鈥檛 know how! I saw some articles about this topic but noting interesting鈥� I am very interested in private schools ...
https://www.internationalteflacademy.com/blog/requirements-for-teaching-english-in-france#:~:text=What%20Are%20the%20Requirements%20for%20Teaching%20English%20in,5.%20Meet%20the%20Age%20Requirements%20%28TAPIF%20Program%29%20maybe this can be of ... Read More
Wedding French/Mauritian by HadzshaV.B
Hello I really need your help guys! Am mauritian living in france and married (religion) to a franch citizen, we are now planning to get married civil with the Mairie in france.They said that we have check if in mauritius they need (publication) if ...
@HadzshaV.B Maybe you can try the French consulate in Mauritius ... good luck to you Read More
The importance of local language in France by Cheryl
Hey everyone, As an expat, language questions often arise due to the need to communicate effectively in a new country. We鈥檙e curious to read your experiences with learning and using the local language in France. Here are some questions to get ...
something I will never understand ... if one moves to another country it is with the intention to integrate in a new environment ... so to me it is as logic as can be that you not only prepare for the new way of living but also for the language so ... Read More
How can I become a nurse in Burgundy by melodilanglois
Registered Nurse hoping to move to France. I go spend time in Burgundy three or four times a year but would like to semi retire. How can I become a nurse in Burgundy, preferably expat care and support for travelers. Living in the USA but from ...
hope you'll find some good info there because I am not really well placed for the details sorryMarcel Read More
How can I become a nurse in Burgundy by melodilanglois
Registered Nurse hoping to move to France. I go spend time in Burgundy three or four times a year but would like to semi retire. How can I become a nurse in Burgundy, preferably expat care and support for travelers. Living in the USA but from ...
https://thefrenchadobo.com/a-guide-on-how-expats-can-work-as-a-nurse-in-france/https://visalibrary.com/jobs/immigrate-to-france-as-a-nurse/ Read More
How can I become a nurse in Burgundy by melodilanglois
Registered Nurse hoping to move to France. I go spend time in Burgundy three or four times a year but would like to semi retire. How can I become a nurse in Burgundy, preferably expat care and support for travelers. Living in the USA but from ...
you'll need to pass an exam to be able to work over here as a nurse :) Read More
Which department? by kthaye2
Please let some of us know which area you like and why. For instance, I like Provence because of the proximity of the Med and the fields of lavender. Markets are fun and plentiful. A Sunday drive through the country is peaceful and relaxing.Kth
it all depends on your needs and likes ... France is a beautiful country and there's something to every one's taste ...I live in Ni猫vre and life out here fits me perfect. Less tourists, plenty of beautiful nature and historic sites, typical ... Read More
Pension reform in France by Asa毛l H盲zaq
Hi,For a future article on pension reform in France, we would need your participation.Yesterday, President Macron defended his reform during a TV interview, broadcast on the French channels TF1 and France 2 (1 p.m. news). However, he said he knew ...
@Myrtille319 true Myrtille but that's a different issue because there's other social instances for that ... it is just a matter of drawing a logical line somehow to make things work ... Read More
Long term visa health insurance by hapyml2004
Does anyone have a recommendation for health insurance companies that offer a one year policy and in compliance with the French visa regulations ($100,000.)
I have no idea about the regulations but I do know that everybody has the right for basice medical insurance by the government ... you might contact CPAM for further information ... Read More
Pension reform in France by Asa毛l H盲zaq
Hi,For a future article on pension reform in France, we would need your participation.Yesterday, President Macron defended his reform during a TV interview, broadcast on the French channels TF1 and France 2 (1 p.m. news). However, he said he knew ...
I do know that my reply is one of the less popular so shoot the pianist if you feel the need for it.But a fact is a fact. We are confronting two major problems worldwide : 1. aging population and low birthrate 2. we live much longer than ever ... Read More
How to find a school by Pauline311
Hello, is any of you have maybe a suggestion of public school located in Lyon that could take an international student and at the same time doing intership?Thanck you
https://www.ac-lyon.fr/nous-contacter-121455this might be a good place to start your search Pauline ... or at least they can tell you who to contact in order to get in the/a desired school ...Good luckMarcel Read More
Completely free dating site by jeffbawden1952
Not cdff Has anyone found one?
Okcupid Read More
Retire early to france with gite to rent plus house by Janeuna Thornton
Hi I am.thinking of retiring in next 2 to 3 years. I will have savings in addition to money to purchase a house The cost of UK living is now very high and NHS not as good as it used to be I am.not a big spender Thinking of going to Limoges ...
Hi JaneunaWe are belgians who moved to France. As you are Irish you should have the same benefits as us I suppose.With this difference that you plan to earn money in France where as I am retired with a belgian retirement. As you are European you ... Read More
Canadian nurse wanting to work and live in France by Bumblebee995
Hi everyone. I have always wanted to do travel nursing in my life but don鈥檛 know how to go about it. I don鈥檛 want to go to the states and would rather try to find a way to work in Europe. I am either looking at the UK or France. I want ...
just found this : they must be able to give you all the info needed :https://www.ordre-infirmiers.fr/ Read More
Canadian nurse wanting to work and live in France by Bumblebee995
Hi everyone. I have always wanted to do travel nursing in my life but don鈥檛 know how to go about it. I don鈥檛 want to go to the states and would rather try to find a way to work in Europe. I am either looking at the UK or France. I want ...
oops sorry, i didn't know ...聽from what I read, you will have to pass exams (but I am not even sure about the exact procedures )This site talks specifically about Canadian nurses in France ... Read More
Canadian nurse wanting to work and live in France by Bumblebee995
Hi everyone. I have always wanted to do travel nursing in my life but don鈥檛 know how to go about it. I don鈥檛 want to go to the states and would rather try to find a way to work in Europe. I am either looking at the UK or France. I want ...
https://thefrenchadobo.com/a-guide-on-how-expats-can-work-as-a-nurse-in-france/If I was in your shoes Bumblebee I would come to France for a couple of months to get a taste of the country, the people and the possibilities ...Marcel Read More
Cost of living in France in 2022
once more .... the world is being ruled by the economical cabal .... long live Rome (bread & games) Read More
Cost of living in France in 2022 by Cheryl
Hi everyone, Two years after the start of the pandemic, it is time to take stock of the evolution of the cost of living in France or more specifically, in the region where you live. The idea is to help people get ready for their expatriation to ...
EVERYthing has rosen to peaklevels the last year !!! But that goes for most of the world, not only France Read More
USA to France by sunshine1475
Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone in this group is currently looking to move to France?
Hi Robert, in my case, the only explanation I got was that paperwork between Belgium and France was taking time and they told me to be patient .... But most people I had to deal with were very understanding of my situation (doctor, dentist) In my ... Read More
USA to France by sunshine1475
Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone in this group is currently looking to move to France?
Hi Cassis We bought a house when we came to live here. It does take some patience to get it all in order but in the end it was all worth it. We tried to open an account in "cr茅dit agricole" but they wanted proof of a bill. As we were ... Read More
USA to France by sunshine1475
Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone in this group is currently looking to move to France?
Hi ... seeing you have a Polish pasport you will have the right to stay here as you a European. This will make things way more easy. Housing should not be much of a problem. But to open an account you need to have a proof that you have actually ... Read More
USA to France by sunshine1475
Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone in this group is currently looking to move to France?
we moved to France some years ago :) are you going to move yourself ? Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 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 ...
well ... out of experience .... she's 3 years old ... immerse her in a normal French school so she becomes a normal French girl (at least I suppose that's the aim) ... English at home, French at school and with friends. It'll be a ... Read More
What are you missing in France? by Diksha
Hi everyone, Living in France, on the long or short run, it is completely normal to feel homesick sometimes. We would like to know what you are missing the most about your home country in France. Do you miss any aspects of your home culture? ...
I am guessing it all comes to expectations and the reasons why .... We came to live in France because we hungered for a life of freedom in nature.... All our boxes were ticked !! I knew from the beginning that you need to adapt to new ... Read More
Moving to France with dual American/Irish citizenship by nmfarano
Hi - I would like to move to France within the next couple years and become a French citizen. I am an American but also have dual citizenship with Ireland, and I have a current legal passport from both countries. Would I be able to enter France ...
We are Belgians living here and have no carte de s猫jour (but we live here on retirement) ... We have our carte vitale (medical care) via documents of the Belgian office for medical care so maybe you can inform yourself in the Irish office ... Read More
Moving to France with dual American/Irish citizenship by nmfarano
Hi - I would like to move to France within the next couple years and become a French citizen. I am an American but also have dual citizenship with Ireland, and I have a current legal passport from both countries. Would I be able to enter France ...
I suppose the best and easiest approach will be as an Irish citizen Read More
Moving to France with dual American/Irish citizenship by nmfarano
Hi - I would like to move to France within the next couple years and become a French citizen. I am an American but also have dual citizenship with Ireland, and I have a current legal passport from both countries. Would I be able to enter France ...
another site : https://ec.europa.eu/info/live-work-travel-eu/living-another-eu-country_en Read More
Moving to France with dual American/Irish citizenship by nmfarano
Hi - I would like to move to France within the next couple years and become a French citizen. I am an American but also have dual citizenship with Ireland, and I have a current legal passport from both countries. Would I be able to enter France ...
hi, maybe a good link to start your search : https://www.ras-group.ie/moving-from-ireland-to-france/ Marcel Read More
Visas ... France by Robare
Coming from the US, I just had my appointment for a longterm visa (1 year) I was wondering who in this forum has experienced that application process that may be able to answer a few questions... 1) How long after your appointment did it take you ...
you can be a student for the time needed to get your "carte" ;p Read More
Moving to France as a 'Citizen' by Heloise Gerber
Hi there! I'm reaching out as a last-ditch effort since I can't seem to find much info on my situation. I'm a dual French American citizen (born and raised in SoCal, only visited France a few times) but I want to move. Rather, I am ...
as you are a French citizen you only need to get just a few things in order : drivers license, carte vitale (medical care), taxes (local bureau), .... your local townhall can help you with all this once you are in France ! Good luck !! Read More
脡cole fran莽aise by Maxime Lardans
Bonjour je suis maxime je vis en Belgique et je suis en troisi猫me technique et cet 茅t茅 je d茅m茅nage en France et je me demandais comment 莽a allais se passer en France au niveau scolaire
vous savez d茅j脿 dans quel r茅gion vous allez vivre ? Read More
脡cole fran莽aise by Maxime Lardans
Bonjour je suis maxime je vis en Belgique et je suis en troisi猫me technique et cet 茅t茅 je d茅m茅nage en France et je me demandais comment 莽a allais se passer en France au niveau scolaire
m锚me que le syst猫me n'est pas tout 脿 fait le m锚me ... vous vous y trouveriez bien Maxime !!! Il suffit de voir quelles 茅ttudes vous voudriez faire en France, choisir une direction similaire quoi :) Croyez moi, ce ... Read More
Conjoint n茅erlandais, installation et achat immobilier en France by GuestPoster24
Bonjour, Mon conjoint est n茅erlandais, je suis fran莽aise, et nous souhaitons acheter une maison (r茅sidence principale) en France. Mon conjoint a un poste un Hollande qui lui permet de t茅l茅travailler d'o霉 il veut, il ...
pas du tout, nous sommes des Europ茅ens alors nous avons le droit de vivre ici. En tout les cas, votre ami reste N茅erlandais. Moi, j'ai gard茅 un compte bancaire en Belgique et j'en ai un ici. Tout comme j'ai mon assurance ... Read More
Conjoint n茅erlandais, installation et achat immobilier en France by GuestPoster24
Bonjour, Mon conjoint est n茅erlandais, je suis fran莽aise, et nous souhaitons acheter une maison (r茅sidence principale) en France. Mon conjoint a un poste un Hollande qui lui permet de t茅l茅travailler d'o霉 il veut, il ...
bonjour .. je ne vois pas ou est le probl猫me, nous sommes touts les deux Belges qui vivent en France avec un revenu venant de la Belgique ... Faut juste ouvrir un compte banquaire (pas facile en effet mais faisable du moment que vous avez une ... Read More
I need help registering my french car by Felix24
Hi, I'm having trouble trying to register my french car on the Ants website as I don't have a French Connect account, which asks me to sign in by using Ameli, La Poste, orange or impots and I dont have accounts with any of these yet. ...
maybe in the pr茅fecture ! Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 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 ...
Hi midel62, I hope you don't mind my curiosity, I just wonder if it is complicated for a US citizen to stay in France legally ... 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 ...
lizzie289 you said some very wise words !!!!! France is the heritage of the french people ... or you fit in or you face a huge wall ... if you don't see the logic of that ... And is it not a little short sighted to judge people on their behavior ... Read More
health insurance for non EU immigrants from USA by furnitureman
Hello to all, My wife and I are in our 70s and retired in USA and soon moving to Lyon, France...upon arrival, we will not be working/employed. We will be considered "pensioners" by French health care authorities. We are hoping someone can ...
furnitureman .... please look at this website (google can translate it into English for you) : https://www.ameli.fr/rhone/ Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 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 ...
I think it is hard for many people to get by right now ... many locals lost their jobs because of covid ... Read More
Residence Date by Valois2302
Hooray, I have a date to meet prefecteur for permanent residence., I love it here so much. I am taking a course with Avignon University and its an amazing place of study. Provence is really super and the people so nice.
Hi FSRDU we moved from Belgium to the center of France (la Ni猫vre) .... didn't regret it one single day. We do live far from convenience stores and there's not a lot of industry etc around here but that just makes things so amazing ... ... Read More
American citizen moving to France Saint Louis ( Haut-Rhin) from Basel by AilinUSA
Hello , did any US citizen moved from Basel to France near Swiss border ? We would like to buy a house in Saint Louis but continue working in Basel .As we don't speak just a little French so fare , it's a bit frustrating since no one could ...
Hi, if you have no income in France you will not pay taxes. On the other hand, it is best to declare your zero income in France because it will make you profit of other legal things :) Inform yourself in several official instances near the place ... Read More
French Gumtree/Marktplaats by Bramble61
Hi there, I'm new to this site and moving to France, Ni猫vre hopefully soon. I was wondering if there are recommended trading/sellers sites like Gumtree and Marktplaats? Many thanks, Barry
great ... you're on your way ;) Read More
French Gumtree/Marktplaats by Bramble61
Hi there, I'm new to this site and moving to France, Ni猫vre hopefully soon. I was wondering if there are recommended trading/sellers sites like Gumtree and Marktplaats? Many thanks, Barry
Hi, the products are not necessarely more expensive out here. It is more a matter of finding the right places. Also, don't forget that French people prefer that you use/buy French stuff or at least in French shops (logic) There's two ways ... Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 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 ...
char2022 ... did you try the local France consulate ? I suppose they can get you on your way ... Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 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 ...
Hi Severeen I am not sure I can be of any help because I am in a different situation (Belgians living in France) But I always thought that you keep your French nationality and if you are married to a US citizen, he has the right to live here with ... Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 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 ...
not really ... I would focus on daily things like shopping , public utilities, things that touch to contact with neighbours ... I worked a long time in Brussels and was convinced my French was more than ok ... well, I have learned plenty since we ... Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 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 ...
I don't know if you speak French but if not, please start taking lessons in order to integrate much more easily !!! Good luck to you Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 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 ...
Hi, we are a Belgian couple who came to live in the middle of France some 8 years ago. From busy Flanders we moved to rural Burgundy ... the best choice ever !!! We started to create our own little kingdom. Animals, gardening, freedom in nature ... ... Read More
Im a new member and Im happy to be here. by Happie Loketo
Hello to everyone. My name is Happie, coming from Tanzania and I鈥檓 soon moving to France, I鈥檓 a Clothing Designer by talent but I also like more working with IT stuff which I decided to go and take some classes for IT. Previously I did ...
welcome to France (soon) Happie YOur name gives away your personality I guess lol so you will find your way for sure with a smile ! Good luck to you and I hope all your dreams may come true Read More
looking for a special friend by vsam
we (39-61) live a great life in the middle of France, have plenty of little tasks we chose to do because of life in nature. Wife got ill some 3 years ago but we would hate to ever leave here again so we are looking for a woman (30 - 50) who would ...
thanks for your reply Houcine I am sorry to tell you but we are not looking for a man but for a woman. Also, it is not about being in "our service". We wish you all the best Houcine Read More
looking for a special friend
we (39-61) live a great life in the middle of France, have plenty of little tasks we chose to do because of life in nature. Wife got ill some 3 years ago but we would hate to ever leave here again so we are looking for a woman (30 - 50) who would ... Read More