I first met Gracie over coffee at the end of 2018. She had some minor questions about visa issues but seemed supremely in command of what she needed to do. Turned out my impression was true. Now it’s her turn … Continue reading
A French Telemarketing Experience
During my time in France I’ve gotten a few telemarketing calls. Once, my internet company SFR called offering a slightly better version of the home internet plan I already had. The call lasted maybe 15 minutes in total and I … Continue reading
20% off Courses until the End of 2020
If you’ve been considering buying my courses on the Long Stay Visitor or Profession Libérale paths to living and building a life in France, I’ve created coupon codes that are good until December 31st, 2020. Simply click one of the … Continue reading
Obtaining a Student Visa for France
Over the summer I gave a series of webinars on moving to France (recordings available on Nomadic Matt’s Patreon). One of the strategies I suggested for coming to France in the short term (given that some visa windows were indefinitely … Continue reading
Flying During Lockdown
While many of my planned trips this year evaporated in the spring, there were still some trips I chose to take for business and personal reasons. During a brief window in the summer when PCR tests weren’t required, I went … Continue reading
Change Your Address, Change Your SIRET
I’ve written in the past about changing addresses here in France. In the United States whether you are dealing with the bank or the government, you simply assert that you have moved and give the new address. In France, you … Continue reading
Normalizing Your Tax Contributions in France
I’ve written about taxes numerous times over the years but I don’t think I’ve ever talked about what happens after you file them here in France. As 2020 winds to an end, it’s as good a time as any to … Continue reading
“Free Money” for French Classes via FIFPL
“Nine hundred euros?” I was stunned. The admin person for a French school in Paris had just called me back and told me that was the budget I had to spend on French classes. I had spent a couple of … Continue reading
How to Take a French A2 DELF Test
One of the misconceptions many have before moving to France is that living here will make us “fluent” in the language in a short time: 2-3 years at the very longest. Not only have I come to appreciate that fluency … Continue reading
How to Move to France, Part 3
The Nomadic Network has had me on in the past months to talk about the ins and out of moving to France, particularly from non-EU countries. Tomorrow will be the final webinar in a three-episode run. It’s free and you … Continue reading