I realized recently that I’ve officially lived in Paris for over two years. I’m not so sentimental that I would … More
Category: Bureaucracy
How I Got a Carte de Séjour Salarié: Part 1
APRIL 2021 UPDATE: As of April 1st 2021, the process to sponsor a foreigner for a work permit has changed. … More
How to Find and Rent an Apartment in Paris
I think most expatriates to the French capital will agree with me when I say that renting in Paris is … More
How to get a French Social Security Number & Carte Vitale
For a foreigner living in France, anything involving the administration can be a nightmare. Obtaining a social security number and … More
2019 Guide to French Working Holiday Visa
Note: I am Canadian and this guide is written from the perspective and experience of a Canadian acquiring a French … More
How to Open Up a Bank Account in France
Opening up a bank account in France as a foreigner is no easy feat. Unlike the other European countries I’ve … More
