Olive France
American looking for information about France
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American
Lives in Portland
Speaks English and some French
Registration: 26 July 2013
Working as a nurse in english speaking hospitals by Rachel240
Hello I dream of living in France. I鈥檓 a nurse but unfortunately I don鈥檛 speak French. Can anyone please suggest how I can move there and work without speaking the language. Are there English speaking hospitals or other areas I could ...
@Rachel240 hi there , living in France without speaking the language is very hard and you must have at least level B1 to be able to work in nursing. There are no Hospitals that are English speaking. Furthermore, without French it鈥檚 ... Read More
Move to France Experience by chrisl1208
Hello everyone, I am planning to move back to France from the US in the future, and would like to get some information about your experiences for the move. I am planning to ship a 10 ft container for my 1-bedroom apartment but would like to know if ...
I saw your post and I just wanted to say that you should think carefully of your move. It is expensive to move your stuff. But not only that it is a beautiful city. But I鈥檝e lived here almost 4 years and it is the hardest place to live! ... Read More
Translations of French marital contracts
Hi! I use Sogedicom! They are great and are located by Zara on the Champs Elysee. Check their number on line . :-) Read More
Carte Vitale
I have been trying to get my Carte Vitale since last July. I am married to a French man and I would think this would be easy . They have lost my paperwork 2 times. They ask me if I am working and I laugh because I can鈥檛 work until I get my ... Read More
Look for rental management
Bonjour , *** In any case, finding a trustworthy individual is great for this job. Somebody who has a flexible schedule etc... A people person and somebody who is organized !! Read More
Working in Paris without speaking French by mkataga
I would like to hear some ideas of how it can be a possibility to work in Paris, knowing only english and greek (native language) and basic French I want to move to Paris and start working and doing intensive courses of French. How can this be ...
While you are learning French and just starting out it's easy to get English teaching jobs or domestic assistant jobs. If it's something you really want, you will figure out a way. Get creative and stay open minded. There are many cool ... Read More
Working in Paris without speaking French by mkataga
I would like to hear some ideas of how it can be a possibility to work in Paris, knowing only english and greek (native language) and basic French I want to move to Paris and start working and doing intensive courses of French. How can this be ...
You can work many jobs speaking English while you are learning the language. Teaching English to adults and children is a great job and plenty here. A lot of families want their children to learn English ! A lot of adults too :-) Read More
Married to a French man by meghannrobbe
Bonjour! My husband and I got married here in the US. He is now back home in France and I really want to join him. But I am getting so overwhelmed with the requirements and laws involved. Please tell me this is easier than it seems?! And do you ...
It's not on this thread however you answered a question and I was just mentioning what someone else went through. It's not a conversation I'm bringing up. Thanks Read More
Working in Paris without speaking French by mkataga
I would like to hear some ideas of how it can be a possibility to work in Paris, knowing only english and greek (native language) and basic French I want to move to Paris and start working and doing intensive courses of French. How can this be ...
You can work as a nanny or after school care for children. People love English for their children! There are many small jobs you can work as you are learning the language. Get creative and be open ! Good luck Read More
Married to a French man by meghannrobbe
Bonjour! My husband and I got married here in the US. He is now back home in France and I really want to join him. But I am getting so overwhelmed with the requirements and laws involved. Please tell me this is easier than it seems?! And do you ...
That's great and easy ! My friend had to marry here in France too! How lucky for you that you didn't have to ! Read More
Married to a French man by meghannrobbe
Bonjour! My husband and I got married here in the US. He is now back home in France and I really want to join him. But I am getting so overwhelmed with the requirements and laws involved. Please tell me this is easier than it seems?! And do you ...
If you got married in the States you need to get married in France too. If I were you I would get your fianc茅 visa from the US. You must go to the French Embassy closest to where you are living there. There's lots of info on their ... Read More
Just Getting Started by GaleMarie
Hello, What are the initial steps I need to take to prepare for working in France? I am thinking it may be a VISA. Is this accurate? Thank you!!
One more note, if it's a dream to live in France than don't let anything get in your way! I was traveling here for more than 8 years for work and also because I love the culture and language. I would come and stay 6 weeks at a time . Yes ... Read More
Just Getting Started by GaleMarie
Hello, What are the initial steps I need to take to prepare for working in France? I am thinking it may be a VISA. Is this accurate? Thank you!!
Yes, there is a special visa for working here. It is very difficult to work here because they prefer to employ their own people first. Rightfully so, unless you have a special position or qualification which would make you very desirable to work ... Read More
Marry and come to France by mohammadnmb
I am a Mauritian employed on a scientific-chercheur VISA in France. I will be getting married soon to my fiancee who is an Indonesian. I'm still deciding where to be legally married based on where the procedures are simplest. I know that ...
I am American and got married in Paris within the 3 mos visa stay for France. Now I am applying directly at the prefecture for the long stay visa and Carte Se Jour. A lot of paper work but simple. Good luck ! Read More
Mistakes expats make in France by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to France? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
I'm from the States and I just want to let you know that France is a difficult place to make a business in ... it's not a supportive place for entrepreneurs ! It's a lovely place to live in many ways! Good luck and enjoy! Read More
Retiring in Europe
I know many people who have done this! In Burgundy , it's an awesome climate and beautiful cheap housing and a healthy lifestyle ! Good wine !!!! France is awesome !!! Read More
Mariage between a French man and American woman by GuestPoster973
Hi everyone! We are a couple from France and the us and we are expecting a child for November. We just moved to France, and she is on a tourist visa. We intend to get married this Summer and we would like to have our child in France. We're ...
Perhaps going to an expat attorney where they might be able to help you get around it. I would just get married asap and go and get assistance after that since she is pregnant. There must be a loop hole with this. Or just marry and stay ! Good ... Read More
Mariage between a French man and American woman by GuestPoster973
Hi everyone! We are a couple from France and the us and we are expecting a child for November. We just moved to France, and she is on a tourist visa. We intend to get married this Summer and we would like to have our child in France. We're ...
Yes, I had to prove 6 mos together at my address in paris before! I did a lot of back and fourth though. My husband was being treated for cancer so I exited to U.K. And came back in between the 6 mos . We've been together longer though. 6 ... Read More
Mariage between a French man and American woman by GuestPoster973
Hi everyone! We are a couple from France and the us and we are expecting a child for November. We just moved to France, and she is on a tourist visa. We intend to get married this Summer and we would like to have our child in France. We're ...
Oops proper ID card not if card! :-) Read More
Mariage between a French man and American woman by GuestPoster973
Hi everyone! We are a couple from France and the us and we are expecting a child for November. We just moved to France, and she is on a tourist visa. We intend to get married this Summer and we would like to have our child in France. We're ...
Hello , it's possible to get your long stay visa from here after you are married. Just marry within the 3 mos of her being here. Which is what I just did. Then go to your proper prefecture with your family marriage book and all info that they ... Read More
working in France without a Visa by Iamkez80
I'm an Aussie looking to live in France permanently, they told me I can't get a Visa to work in France unless I have a contract with a French company, problem is I can't get a job without a Visa or being an EU Citizen, what should I do??
Wait until after you are married. That's what I had to do! I'm a US citizen. You can get a job with papers after that. Read More
U.S. Citizens and Visas by cshelly12
Hi! I am very interested in living in France, either short-term or long-term. I am an experienced ESL teacher and am considering the following options: 1) Looking for a teaching job in France 2) Continuing to teach online to support myself ...
You will survive just fine without French, but learn it to get ahead and get a better job. Not sure how an Irish person teaches English as a second language , it's difficult to understand what they are saying. Anyway, you can do anything you ... Read More
Visa process to get married and stay in France by Magi chang
Hi everyone(*^^*) I have some question about visa to live at France. My boyfriend living at nice . We have Plan to marry there. But i don't know clear information about how to get visa ? I know the first i request carte de s茅jour 脿 ...
I'm not sure where you are from?? I am American and I know that to get married here in France you must : *Bring your birth certificate with apostille from the country you are from. *Be on your boyfriends EDF and gas bill listing your name on the ... Read More
U.S. Citizens and Visas by cshelly12
Hi! I am very interested in living in France, either short-term or long-term. I am an experienced ESL teacher and am considering the following options: 1) Looking for a teaching job in France 2) Continuing to teach online to support myself ...
Just come and rent a flat for a couple of months and work on line from here. You can stay here for up to 3 months without a visa. Then leave and come back in! If you can get a company to hire you full time it would be easy to get a work visa. ... Read More
Marriage in France for foreigners
Be prepared it's a nightmare! that's all I have to say.... be prepared Read More
I need PACS info by Juzevans
Hi all, I know there are PACS threads out there but I'm hoping someone can address my questions. My gf (French) & I (Australian) have been in a relationship for over 3 years but have not been able to be together long-term for the obvious ...
Sorry for the stupid questions! But getting pacsed is the start and people get through it everyday! If I fly to San Francisco( I'm from Oregon) to meet the proper embassy for my long stay visa then I'm here a year and pacsed! Then I can ... Read More
I need PACS info by Juzevans
Hi all, I know there are PACS threads out there but I'm hoping someone can address my questions. My gf (French) & I (Australian) have been in a relationship for over 3 years but have not been able to be together long-term for the obvious ...
Quick question, Im in denial of this frustrating situation! My 3 month visa is almost finished in a couple of weeks. My boyfriend and i have been together for a year now and are going to Pacs . Do I need to fly back to the closest French Embassy ... 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 ...
I live in Paris and I'm happy most of the time. I'm from the United States and there are a lot of differences. Despite a lot of the differences, I love it here and feel happy! Then again meeting my fianc茅 makes it better and being in ... Read More
Short sited and narrow minded company climate. by Matts Hune
Hi! I moved to France a little bit more than a year ago. The reason for this was that I met a French girl whom I had a 2-year-long distance relation with before I was given a beneficial opportunity to move here. I took a chance, win or lose if ...
I am so sorry! I find it extremely difficult too. I really am in impathy with you and I understand. I get no help here and they don't care. Coming from a customer service centric city in Portland, Oregon and friendly people it has been ... Read More
Need a dressmaker
Cou cou! I am needing someone to make a pattern and sew a garment for me! Can somebody please direct me to someone who will do a good job and not be crazy expensive?? I am in Paris 19 :-) Thank you, Lara Read More
American to Parisian by Coupdefoudre
[b][i]Hello! [ Bonjour! ][/i][/b] I would like to move to Paris, France. I do have some time before I would like to move but due to my "over-achieving nature" and the fact so many things go wrong when I don't plan thoroughly I'm ...
There are many things to know.... But, how long do you want to stay in Paris? I have made the same kind of move and I can help you! You can email me ** and then I can give you my number if you want. I have experienced a lot of learning ... Read More
Benefits of get PACS by kaseps
Dear all... In some week, maybe new season of my life in France will be going good. Because in march I am going to get my carte de sejours, its mean I can get what people get in France. But there something make me a bit doubt, that why I need help ...
I too want to apply for Pacs in October. My boyfriend and I have been together since Last September. We will apply for Pacs this October. Did you go to your local Marie for the proper paper work ? Read More
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Make sure you are on linked in! It's a great network site .... Read More
Improving my French by Citation2b
Hello, I have been here for 12 years now and my French is still far from perfect. It seems I'm stuck at this level and it gets frustrating in conversation when I don't have a clue of the correct conjugation or the right form of the verb I ...
Hi! I have been using meetup to meet people and speak in French with great teachers! Look on meetup.com! :-) Read More
Looking for Maid / helper by m_gauri
Hello, I live in Paris in 16th area with my family. I have two children 10 and 8 years old. I am looking for a helper for 3 hours a day, 5 days a week. Start at 3.30 pm. Nature of work will be as below. 1. Pick up children from school ( 7 mins ...
Bonjour, My name is Lara and I am very interested in your part time job . I have a lot of experience with children and working in the home. I love children and taking care of them. I have 18 years experience. English is my mother tongue with ... Read More
We really screwed up and don't know what to do... by confusion9
I am hoping someone on here can give me advice on my situation, which is very dire. I came over to visit my bf after a failed attempt of trying to get a student visa to France. We have been together for a year (going back and forth) and have been ...
Can you go to England and stay for a few days and come back to France for another 3 mos.? Read More
French university tuition for language courses by Chuluue
Hello all, I have two questions: 1. Is it possible to enroll in public french university just for language courses? 2. If yes, how much does it cost for third country national (non-EU international student)? I understand it may vary between ...
You can contact Alliance Francaise and find out. Also check visas for France, I'm sure they specify this information. All this information is on line. :) I know you can stay for 3 mos without a Visa. That would be great if you can take classes ... Read More
French university tuition for language courses by Chuluue
Hello all, I have two questions: 1. Is it possible to enroll in public french university just for language courses? 2. If yes, how much does it cost for third country national (non-EU international student)? I understand it may vary between ...
Alliance Francaise is a good option! The tuition for beginners is $293 per week in the summer and gets cheaper the more weeks you want to be there to study. There is a Paris alliance Francaise web site for mor information. They also have inexpensive ... Read More
Be my purchaser in France! by ricpin
Hi, Im currently in Manila. Very often i need someone to purchase for me fashion items from France, then ship to me. If you are a girl who likes fashion and wish to have additional income, maybe we are a match! She must be honest and enjoys ...
Hi Ricky, I'm in Paris frequently and know where to find the good stuff! Do you want vintage or new fashion? Let me know if you already got someone! Lara Read More
immigration to France
That's just creepy, that's not helpful at all! Read More
Wanting to move to Paris
Bonjour everyone! I am wanting to move to Paris soon. I am willing to work any job or do anything to get there. Just wondering how most of you accomplished this dream. I am trying to educate myself with the help of the Internet etc. . Any info ... Read More